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Fraser Watson

Sam Allardyce ignites war of words with Roy Keane after Man Utd legend's 'ego' jibe

Sam Allardyce has fired back at Roy Keane after the outspoken pundit accused the former England boss of having too big an ego to manage in the Championship.

Having been thrown into his now customary 'Fireman Sam' role at Elland Road, Allardyce was given just four games to rescue Leeds from relegation. However, his short spell yielded just a point on charge, and the club were relegated with a whimper last Sunday after being hammered 4-1 at home by Spurs.

The future of the 68-year-old at Leeds now remains in the balance, with a long term deal yet to be finalised. Talks with chairman Andrea Radrizzani and co have reportedly taken place this week, with Allardyce having not managed in England's second tier since taking West Ham up through the play offs in the 2011/12 season.

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