Allardyce Leaves – The Quotes

When a manager leaves a club, it`s a bit like someone dying. People who should know better forget to engage brain before opening mouth.

The situation at Bolton is no different.

Stelios

‘I am very shocked and I am speechless.’

Presumably he communicated that one with sign language.

Kevin Nolan

‘I’m devastated and completely shocked by the news. Although I saw articles in the papers on Saturday, I hoped it was all just paper talk.’

Translation: He`s devastated because now he might have to play for his place and ease back on the pies.

Lee Dixon on Match of the Day

“He`s moved the clog on.”

Yes he really did say that. Freudian slip?

Kevin Davies

“It is something that the chairman will be considering. He has time now through the summer to think and we need to get the right manager but we will have to wait and see.”

Genius. And there`s me thinking that Phil Gartside would pop his head out of the Reebok window and shout to the first passing tramp, “Oi, you, do you wanna job?”

Hold on a minute, maybe he did. Sammy Lee`s got the job.