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‘Big Sam gets a bad rap as a bit of a dinosaur, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. He was ahead of the curve on many things – I loved playing for him’: Ex-Bolton star sets record straight on Allardyce

Sam Allardyce prior to the Papa John Trophy Final between Bolton Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle at Wembley Stadium, London on Sunday 2nd April 2023. (Photo: Kevin Hodgson | MI News) (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images).

Sam Allardyce is often criticised for his tactical approach as a manager, though former Bolton Wanderers left-back Robbie Elliott highlights how those negative labels couldn't be further from the truth.

Elliott joined Bolton in 1997, becoming the club's record signing after moving from Newcastle United in a £2.5m deal. With the prospect of more regular first team football and Bolton starting the 1997/98 season at their brand-new Reebok Stadium, optimism surrounded Elliott as he moved away from his boyhood side.

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