The Leader Newspaper
Sam Allardyce at his Villa in Moraira: Decided to leave WBA.
Sam Allardyce has stepped down as West Bromwich Albion head coach after replacing Slaven Bilic in December at The Hawthorns.
Big Sam, 66, who bought a Villa in Moraira in 2009 for a reported £1.9m on the Costa Blanca, that went up for sale in 2017 for £3.5million, said: “West Bromwich Albion made me a generous offer to stay that shows the commitment of an ambitious club. After serious consideration, I decided not to accept that offer.”
Former England manager Allardyce, who departed after The Baggies defeat against Leeds on May 23 in the final game of the Premier League season, said: “For me, it is a long-term prospect for somebody more than me.