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Tag: sam allardyce

Encouraging signs for Everton as they emerge from Big Sam’s shadow

Encouraging signs for Everton as they emerge from Big Sam’s shadow

August 21, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan believes that Everton have made moves in the right direction following a disastrous spell under Sam Allardyce last season.

For Allardyce's Blue and Reds, the problems remain black and white

For Allardyce’s Blue and Reds, the problems remain black and white

January 25, 2017 by Kaustubh Pandey

Sam Allardyce was chosen as the man to turn around Crystal Palace’s disastrous form, but the same defensive frailties exist, writes Kaustubh Pandey.

The Payet and Bilić Fantasy Football Show

The Payet and Bilić Fantasy Football Show

January 21, 2017 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore casts his eye over the transfer tug-of-war between Wes Ham and Dimitri Payet and comes to some cynical conclusions.

Radio MLS podcast: Talking England and New England

Radio MLS podcast: Talking England and New England

September 29, 2016 by Back Page Football

The Radio MLS podcast looks at two Englands – one at the centre of a managerial controversy and the other trying to get above the red line in MLS.

I'm done with England - and Big Sam can't change that

I’m done with England – and Big Sam can’t change that

September 13, 2016 by Thomas Wyer

England’s dramatic late win over Slovakia gave Sam Allardyce his first win in charge but they are still too dull for Thomas Wyer.

West Ham gambling big on Bilić

West Ham gambling big on Bilić

May 27, 2015 by Kieran Burke

With Sam Allardyce deemed not in line with the club’s vision, are West Ham about to gamble on Slaven Bilić, asks Kieran Burke.

Stick or twist? West Ham's dangerous managerial decision

Stick or twist? West Ham’s dangerous managerial decision

March 25, 2015 by Charles Pulling

With the manager’s future at West Ham in doubt, the club face deeper questions than simply who will replace Sam Allardyce, writes Charles Pulling.

The tactics behind West Ham's recent success

The tactics behind West Ham’s recent success

October 26, 2014 by Ayo Anibaba

West Ham’s rich vein of form comes from a switch and style of play. Ayo Anibaba breaks down the player’s roles and how their role helps the whole team tick.

Anelka’s legacy sealed

Anelka’s legacy sealed

March 17, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on the Frenchman whose career in England appears to be over.

Big Sam's stay of execution

Big Sam’s stay of execution

January 14, 2014 by Paul Little

Paul Little on culture clashes and results at Upton Park this season.

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