Sam Allardyce opens door to emotional Bolton return after Ian Evatt sacking
Sam Allardyce opens door to emotional Bolton return after Ian Evatt sacking
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Sam Allardyce has offered his services to managerless Bolton Wanderers, but insisted he would not be returning as head coach. Allardyce enjoyed a highly successful eight-year spell with the Trotters from 1999, leading them to the Premier League two years after taking charge. He would then lead them to the 2004 League Cup final and UEFA Cup qualification.
The Englishman left in 2007 to take over Newcastle, before spells at West Ham, Sunderland and Everton. His last job was a four-game stint at Leeds as they were relegated from the top-flight in 2023. Bolton are on the search for a new boss after sacking Ian Evatt following Tuesday's loss to Charlton Athletic, which left them eighth in League One. With his former side reeling following that sacking, Allardyce has opened the door to an emotional return.
"I don't know what the position is at Bolton because obviously, I left in 2007. A staggering amount of time has passed. My passion for Bolton is always, always there," he told the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast. "I was born in the Midlands but Bolton is my town, my club. Everybody knows that because of the great times I had as a player and as the manager. If I can help, I would, if they actually asked me to.
"Not as the manager though. I think that needs to go to somebody that's ready to take the club to the next level. The board are hopefully there to support him. There's many, many, many a good coach that would want that position.". HAVE YOUR SAY! Should Bolton bring Sam Allardyce back to the club? Comment below.
