Ex-Sunderland and Everton boss Sam Allardyce's surprising verdict on return to management

One former Sunderland manager hasn’t ruled-out a return to management, despite being out of work for over a year.
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Former Newcastle United and Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce has refused to rule-out a return to management, despite being out of a job for over a year since his departure from West Brom.

Although he has been linked with a few openings since departing the Hawthorns, Allardyce has yet to return to the dugout, but he doesn’t believe this is the end of his career in management:

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"Never say never," Allardyce told the Kammy and Ben’s Proper Football Podcast. "I’m never going to say never now, whatever might happen. If it feels right and I fancy it, then I’ll have a go.”

Former Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Former Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Former Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Allardyce guided Sunderland to Premier League safety during his time at the Stadium of Light before moving to become England manager. Short-term spells at Crystal Palace and Everton followed before his last job at West Brom ended in the Baggies’ relegation from the top-flight.