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Big Sam: My Autobiography

By: Sam Allardyce
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble, Colleen Prendergast
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Summary

Football fans will love this insight into the life and mind of Big Sam. With nearly 20 years as a player - plus almost 25 years as a coach and manager - under his belt, Sam Allardyce is one of the most recognisable figures in British football.

'Big Sam' has been a robust defensive general throughout the seventies and eighties, and an imposing touchline presence as a gaffer since 1994.

Over the last four decades, Allardyce has seen it all. The game he so loves is radically different to that in which he made his debut back in 1973, and in telling his wonderfully colourful story for the very first time, Allardyce talks intriguingly about the changing face of players and managers. His autobiography positively crackles with characteristic insight, honesty and hard-hitting opinions.

©2015 Sam Allardyce (P)2015 Headline Digital
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brilliant book,

a brilliant book, a fantastic insight into football life and what a character he is

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big Sam alar dice

listening to Sam talk about wanting the England job in a few chapters and now getting it.
good luck to him as he's book shows he was before he's time when it came to sport science in football

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Loved it

Love the book, Big Sam entertaining as always definitely recommend it. Seen unfortunately as a negative manager but as this book shows he was ahead of his time

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Great but out of date

I've always liked Big Sam and the book was a fascinating listen however it's ends in 2015!!

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Fascinating insight into the game.

Some really interesting experiences shared by Sam. Comes across as down to earth with a no nonsense approach to the game and life. I've often wondered how he would have worked out at Newcastle if given more time and had the football been better.

if Sam is half as good as he reckons Sunderland will be in good hands.

I enjoyed the reading, kept it moving and held my interest. Would recommend.

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Pleasantly surprised

Really good insight into sam away from the cameras. Well worth a read.

Great perspective for a Bolton and West ham fan.

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Brilliant insight to soccer management

Loved it, see big sam differently after reading it. First class. Best football autobiography i have read.

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AMAZING

Such an interesting and in depth account, amazing to listen to, recommend this book very very highly!

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Says more than he has to!

Good story covering a long career with ups and downs. Very revealing at times. Decent

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great listen top man Big Sam I agree with him abou

excellent listen a book well worth its value cracking entertainment. big SAM will do great for England I have no doubt

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