Samuel "Sam" Allardyce (born October 19 1954 in Dudley, West Midlands) is an English former professional football player and current football manager. He is currently the manager of Newcastle United of the English Premier League. He was manager of Bolton Wanderers between 1999 and 2007, leading them to a League Cup final and guiding them to UEFA Cup qualification for the first time in their history. He is often referred to by the nickname "Big Sam". Wikipedia
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