England exit a dark moment, says new Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce
The 62-year-old lasted just 67 days as Three Lions boss after making indiscreet comments to undercover newspaper journalists
Crystal Palace’s new manager Sam Allardyce described losing the England manager’s job as “one of the darkest moments in my career.”
Allardyce, 62, lasted just 67 days as England boss after he was axed for making indiscreet comments to undercover newspaper journalists, with Gareth Southgate succeeding him.
He bounced back to land the Palace job on Friday, following the dismissal of Alan Pardew, but his experience with the national team still rankles.
“The first four weeks was something that was one of the darkest moments in my career,” Allardyce told Sky Sports.
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“Certainly the early reaction, which was a bit hysterical to say the least, looking back on it.
