Sam's gone

[ECPL]

The FA can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his position as England manager.

Allardyce's conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager. He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. However, due to the serious nature of his actions, The FA and Allardyce have mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.

This is not a decision that was taken lightly but The FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football. The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times.

Gareth Southgate will take charge of the men's senior team for the next four matches against Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Spain whilst The FA begins its search for the new England manager.

The FA wishes Sam well in the future.

Read more at http://www.thefa.com/news/england/2016/sep/fa-statement-sam-allardyce-27-09-16#GismHtj8OQ2P6gMx.99

[Dave Deacon]

Shame that it appears it might not be so easy to name these "offender"!

[Dave Deacon]

They had video evidence for Allardyce so he was kippered!

Apparently not so for these others. Might therefore need a bit more digging and time!

[stevieb]

Bungs in football ????  Funny the only manager to have been found guilty Arsenals , George Graham , and then Zilch  nothing , whitewash at that time .