Blackburn Rovers Manager -
Profile of Sam Allardyce

Blackburn Rovers, who are second bottom in the Premiership, have not won in eleven
league matches. Paul Ince's disastrous reign came to an abrupt end.

Samuel Allardyce has been appointed manager of Blackburn Rovers Club on a three-year contract. His task is to led the club of the relegation zone.

Big Sam has a reputation for winning football matches on limited budgets and that is precisely what Blackburn, five points adrift of safety in the Premier League, require. On a wage bill and attendances lower than he will enjoy at Blackburn, many could agree he had taken Bolton as far as they could possibly go.

Sam Allardyce was previously manager of Bolton Wanderers from 1999 to 2007 and Newcastle United from 2007 to 2008. He was in charge of West Bromwich, Limerick, Preston North End, Blackpool, Notts County football clubs in his managerial career.

Big Sam was regarded successful in his 8 years reign at Bolton. He had led the then Divion One Bolton to Premiership promotion, a League Cup final, qualification for the UEFA Cup participation, and four successive top-10 finishes.

He left Bolton for Newcastle United in May 2007 in search for the opportunity to win silverware.

After a series of disappointing results at Newcastle United, Sam Allardyce parted company with Newcastle United by mutual agreement in Jan 2008. His six months at Tyneside is the the sole blemish on his managerial CV.


Sam Allardyce remains top of most fans' choice after the sacking of Paul Ince, and was Sam appointed manager of Blackburn Rovers. Big Sam eventually helped Blackburn Rovers avoid the drop attaining 15th in the league in 2008/09 season.