Ekun Samuel, 28 September 2016
New England coach Sam Allardyce has been sacked as manager of the England manager for his illegitimate and unruly behavior, which could be seen or regarded as treason to the England FA.
Sam Allardyce has just been in charge for 67 days and one game so far. The 61-year-old's departure follows a Daily Telegraph investigation claiming he offered advice to a bogus group of Far East businessmen on how to get around rules on player transfers.
Allardyce was reported to have used his role to negotiate a deal worth £400,000 (NZ$713,000) to represent a Far East firm seeking advice on the transfer market.
Sam Allardyce was appointed in July, as he took over from Roy Hodgson after a dismay England European Championship. The big Sam only game was against Slovakia, which England won 1-0 in the World Cup qualifying match.
Allardyce whom was one of the highest earners £3, was secretly filmed by the Telegraph discussing England's failings with a group he had been told were businessmen with interests in Singapore and Hong Kong.
During his meetings with the newspaper's undercover reporters, Allardyce also criticised his predecessor Hodgson, referring to him as "Woy" and saying he "hasn't got the personality" for public speaking.
The money would be paid for a series of visits and speeches, and though Allardyce made it clear to the meeting that any arrangement would have to be cleared with the FA and later apologised for what he described as an error of judgement, he was forced out of his dream job.
The FA said in a statement on Tuesday (Wednesday NZ Time): "Allardyce's conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager. He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. However, due to the serious nature of his actions, The FA and Allardyce have mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect."
"This is not a decision that was taken lightly but The FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football.
"The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times."
Bournemouth's Eddie Howe who has strongly linked to taking charge at Arsenal, becomes the bookmakers clear favourite to succeed Allardyce. Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate will take charge of the England team for the next four matches against Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Spain.
