“I have recognized control over a foremost English club, with an unprecedented sponsorship, and I’m anticipating working in the Premier League yet again”, said Moyes.
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Moyes was full of praise for Allardyce who managed to steer the club clear of relegation after taking over in October with the team 19th in the Premier League. Man-management is my thing. “I’m trying to create an environment that has a feel-good factor about it and players able to deal with what is thrown at them”.
Allardyce also revealed he has not made a decision on who will captain England which leaves Manchester United skipper sweating on whether he will keep the job.
“This will be my greatest challenge for me in my long career and hopefully be as successful as I have in the rest of my career”, said Allardyce.
With England’s dire recent record in major competitions and a low-key qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup there is some concern that the national side could fall even further from favour, a situation Allardyce recognises all too well.
“Big Sam”, as he is popularly known, was then asked what style of play he would bring to the table and he described it in one word – “Pragmatic”.
Meanwhile, Allardyce also stressed the importance of striking up positive relationships with Premier League clubs to avoid the club-verses-country disputes which have disrupted the tenures of his predecessors with the national team.
“I’ve not seen a lack of passion or determination or desire among the team”.
Allardyce has been accused of lacking the experience to take England forward, but the former Sunderland boss is adamant his pragmatic style can yield success.
Was appointing David Moyes a good move from Sunderland? “The demand on players is enormous”, he explained.
As well as creating a strong personal bond with his players, Allardyce signalled his intention to surround himself with a backroom team of experts.
“In my time when we finish at Christmas, in January and February it is always the most hard time to get players through”.
“I might not have won trophies”, Allardyce explained.
“It’s ironic that less than 12 months ago I was sat in Spain thinking what’s the next venture and luckily for me I got fed up quickly because football is everything to me and I couldn’t leave it alone”.
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“I’ve obviously never worked with him but I’ve spoken to people who have who say he’s the right man for the job”.
