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Sam Allardyce: Manager rules himself out of Scotland job

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Sam Allardyce oversaw one game as England boss - a 1-0 win in Slovakia in September 2016

Former England manager Sam Allardyce has ruled himself out of contention to be Scotland's next boss.

The 62-year-old took charge of just one game as England manager after taking over in July last year - a 1-0 win over Slovakia in September.

Scotland are looking for a new manager after Gordon Strachan left his position last week, four days after the team failed to qualify for the World Cup.

"It's very tempting but not at this moment in time," said Allardyce.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek programme, he said: "My parents and sister were all born in Scotland, I have heritage from there.

"I'm enjoying not being involved at the front end of football at the moment. David Moyes would probably be my choice for the Scotland job."

Asked if he would be interested in going back into management again, he added: "I don't know. You've always got to have someone else to want you to get a job.

"At this moment in time I would be very picky and choosy about any potential managerial jobs if I was to go back in, so that makes it very difficult.

"You never know what might come up, but if it is something where I could bring a lot of success then I could be interested."

Scottish FA performance director Malky Mackay has been placed in interim charge of Scotland after Strachan, 60, left the job he took in January 2013.

Speaking on Friday, bookmakers' favourite Moyes - out of work since leaving Sunderland following the Black Cats' Premier League relegation - said he was open to contact.

"There's been no approach from Scotland but I work closely with the SFA. Just two weeks ago I was working with their coaches, so they know where I am if they want to speak to me," he told BBC Radio 5 live.

"I don't think anyone ever turns down their national team but it's got to be at the right time as well.

"My first choice would be to go back to club management but if Scotland want to talk I'd be happy to speak to them to see what they have to say."

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  • Comment posted by D Ainsworth, at 09:33 15 Oct 2017

    I’m also ruling myself out of the Scotland job. The timing is just wrong for me...

  • Comment posted by More Like It, at 10:08 15 Oct 2017

    Why would Scotland want anywhere near Allardyce? They do know why he had to leave the England job, right?

  • Comment posted by Gravy Train, at 09:31 15 Oct 2017

    Amazing article ,thought provoking, factual and way ahead of it's time. Sports journalist of the year written all over it.

  • Comment posted by bhfdovdaijbbeee, at 10:03 15 Oct 2017

    I can't get over the arrogance of all these out-of-work 'managers', ruling themselves in or out or saying that they haven't been approached. The job has only just become available. How about advertising it in the normal way and waiting for people to apply? At least the SFA would find out who actually wanted the job, if they can be bothered to apply..

  • Comment posted by Michael Sandy, at 09:25 15 Oct 2017

    You don't get many ex-England managers with a 100% record with the national side.

  • Comment posted by Who Does Your Thinking, at 09:58 15 Oct 2017

    "You've always got to have someone else to want you to get a job".

    - decoded: "I like to have people beg at my feet".

    "I'd be picky/choosy about jobs."

    - decoded: "I'm ever so important"

    "If something where I could bring a lot of success I'd be interested"

    decoded: "If their talent brought me a lot of success...".

    Allardyce. Arrogant man. Professional Fool. Thick as sh*t.

  • Comment posted by RetroGirl, at 09:24 15 Oct 2017

    Slow news day?

  • Comment posted by ghidera62, at 09:19 15 Oct 2017

    'Breaking News'? What news? Big Sam decided not to have Cornflakes this morning because he does not want to undermine his feelings for Porridge.

  • Comment posted by Toffeemanc, at 10:08 15 Oct 2017

    It's the wrong time for Big Sam only because he is going into the Jungle on I'm a celebrity get me outta here, which he is being paid a lot of money to do for a couple of weeks work.

  • Comment posted by missionarydave, at 10:12 15 Oct 2017

    I was always under the impression that it's good to be asked before you turn something down

  • Comment posted by LF1982, at 10:19 15 Oct 2017

    Thank God. I wouldn't wish that corrupt idiot on the Scots or anyone else for that matter. Should've been banned for life. I'm sure with his millions from backhanders and golden handshakes he'll survive.

  • Comment posted by MoeensBeard, at 09:32 15 Oct 2017

    Only a Scot can save Scottish football? How very open-minded....

  • Comment posted by Andy, at 10:46 15 Oct 2017

    Sam has ruled himself out of the job.....Who the **** ever ruled him in.

  • Comment posted by swansong, at 10:43 15 Oct 2017

    If Sam Allardyce has to resign one international managerial position because of alleged improper behaviour, how can he possibly be thought suitable for any other, at any time? (Or ANY managerial position, come to that?)

  • Comment posted by toomuchinformationrequired, at 09:26 15 Oct 2017

    Please not Moyes.

  • Comment posted by dersinghampaul, at 10:12 15 Oct 2017

    Simple rules: advertise the job, see who applies, interview them, offer one person the job. Seems to work OK in the rest of the working world. Imagine the police, for example, looking for a Chief Constable; few drinks, word in the ear, hey presto job stitched up! I thought that went out in the 70s?! Transparent and honest - maybe they are not words that football recognises?

  • Comment posted by User0532541719, at 10:39 15 Oct 2017

    Fat Sam has been 'tempted' by many thing in the past - Usually kick-backs and brown envelopes full of cash...

  • Comment posted by SwSmith, at 09:33 15 Oct 2017

    So HYS for this non-event? But no HYS for the MPs demand to give the empty Wembley seats for England to schools? Instead of moving games away from London (national side, or it used to be). So London kids only get to see them for free? As if a Newcastle school could permit kids on a coach at 3am. Stick London FC up your backside.

  • Comment posted by philip sayers, at 11:14 15 Oct 2017

    unfortunately Scotland doesn't produce the Denis Laws, Charlie Cookes, Billy Bremners anymore. just as England don't produce great players. so I cannot see anybody making the slightest difference.

  • Comment posted by Paul, at 14:27 15 Oct 2017

    @ 231 The Explorer

    Would you by any chance be a friendless, socially awkward teenager sitting alone in your bedroom with nothing better to do than have a pop at Scotland and all things Scottish. Youve been on this HYS for about 4 hours firing off all manner of anti Scottish bile. Mum and Dad not paying you any attention?