Sam Allardyce says there will be no thoughts of revenge when squaring off against Newcastle United this weekend, with a desire to keep Leeds United in the Premier league his only focus and not what a defeat will mean to the Magpies' own ambitions.
Having managed the likes of Sunderland, West Ham and Everton since departing Newcastle in 2008, a lot of water has gone under the bridge for Allardyce, who does admit his exit from St James' Park was a huge blow to his career and a frustration after setting his sights high at the club.
Pointing to the current success Newcastle are experiencing under Eddie Howe, Allardyce says that's exactly what he intended to have at Newcastle after joining the club from Bolton Wanderers in 2007.
