Sam Snubs The Ways Of Sir Bobby

Last updated : 20 May 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
But the new Newcastle boss says he will resist the temptation to buy for the future in view of bringing in players who are reaching their peak. He also insists he will not recruit big names for the sake of it as he attempts to rebuild his squad.

Allardyce: "It's very important that we recruit the best players possible and make sure we are not always looking for the big name all the time, as Newcastle have done in the past, and that we are looking for players who are extremely good in the near future.

"There are very talented players outside this country who want to prove themselves in the Premiership.

"I have managed to do that with Abdoulaye Meite and Abdoulaye Faye, who have been outstanding successes in this country, but were very rarely known in this country."