- Allardyce was Baggies assistant for 1991 FA Cup loss to Woking
- Dudley native says he followed Wolves and Albion growing up
Sam Allardyce may be considered as one of the great pragmatists of the Premier League era but he has underlined the romantic side of his return to the top flight as the West Brom manager. Having been exiled from the dugout since his dismissal by Everton two and half years ago, the 66-year-old said he was more driven than ever to succeed at the Hawthorns, where his epic coaching career began 31 years ago.
“I’m hungrier and more determined than ever because I’ve rested longer than I ever wanted to rest,” said Allardyce after becoming the first man to manage eight Premier League clubs. “This break went on so long and I had so much pent-up energy and this is where I can expend that. I’m ready for the battle.”
