Ince Keeps Allardyce On The Dole!

Last Updated : 23-Jun-2008 by
It's not that we Geordies hold a grudge ... errrrr well ... to tell you the truth ... maybe just a little one.

But I'm sure Blackburn fans are as delighted as we are that Sam is not taking over at Ewood Park.

Blackburn will formally unveil Paul Ince as their new coach on Tuesday after the former England captain agreed a three-year contract which will make him the first black British manager in top-flight history.

It is the second time in 15 years Ince has etched his name into the history books after becoming the first black player to captain England in a friendly against the USA in 1993.

I had to laugh on Saturday when Big Sam was having a dig at the defending during the Russia/Holland game.

Let us not forget that Allardyce, who (as a player) graced the Mackem back-line, was as mobile as a brick shit-house.

Toon legend Malcolm Macdonald was once clocked at doing 100 meters in ten seconds ... Sam did the 100 meters in more time Supermac did the Great North Run.

Let's not forget Sam's words to Habib Beye and Steven Taylor last season: "Don't try and play football! You're defenders ... boot the ball!"

And there he was trying to give the same advice to the Russians on Saturday.

Blackburn fans ... you don't know how fortunate you are to "miss out" on Sam's 1932 tactics!