Former Newcastle United defender David Edgar has opened up about the time Sam Allardyce helped him deal with a loss in his personal life. Few Toon supporters would have positive words to say about the former manager, who lasted just eight months in the St James’ Park dugout.
Allardyce was appointed in May 2007 but, just days later, Mike Ashley bought the club for £130million. The Sports Direct tycoon never appointed “Big Sam” and it quickly became clear his days were numbered on Tyneside.
Allardyce was sacked the following January to make way for Kevin Keegan’s sensational return. Eight years later, the former Bolton Wanderers manager would cast his revenge by beating Newcastle as Sunderland manager and remaining in the Premier League in their place.
