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Big Sam: My Autobiography
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble, Colleen Prendergast
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
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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.
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- david de livio
- 04-05-21
brilliant book,
a brilliant book, a fantastic insight into football life and what a character he is
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- Neil
- 16-11-15
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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- JB
- 23-12-18
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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- john
- 07-02-16
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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- mark
- 03-08-16
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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- Jordan Powell
- 15-01-19
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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- Will McAulay
- 28-07-21
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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- MrNick757
- 10-10-17
Amazing
Wow, what a fantastic book Big Sam is a credit to football, this book is funny, honest touching, and incredibly well written, as a Newcastle United fan I honestly believe Big Sam would have made my club great again, I recommend this book to anyone !!
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- Tony hoyland
- 08-08-19
old school football told the old school way
As someone who was brought up and to some extent played old school football it was enjoyable to relate experiences from the book to my footballing experiences of days gone by.
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- David
- 08-05-21
Excellent
Great football book. Sam tells it like it is and isn’t afraid to give names and honest opinions, whether good or bad. I was disappointed the book isn’t up to date and hope he writes more about his career soon.
It lost a star because of the end - Sam says how he has teamed up with a betting company, claiming it’s good for the game! Rubbish; it’s good for Sam’s bank balance (not that he needs it) but it causes untold harm to people who become addicted to gambling and lives are ruined.
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