Ranson owns ProZone - the market leaders in sports analysis - and he broke off from his new role as chairman of Coventry City to sing the praises of the United boss.
Ranson: "What Newcastle fans will see against Derby County on Sunday is only the tip of the iceberg when you consider the amount of work Sam Allardyce and his staff will have put in.
Ranson Wants 'Big Sam Success'!
"By the time the kick-off arrives on Sunday, Newcastle will know everything there is to know about Derby County. Sam is a big fan of ProZone and we are big fans of his.
"In fact, Sam Allardyce has been very influential in the development and success of ProZone because of what he achieved by using it a Bolton Wanderers.
"Becoming chairman of Coventry was not part of my original plan, but I am hoping to achieve at Coventry what Sam Allardyce achieved at Bolton Wanderers."