Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his delight at Sam Allardyce's return to the Premier League with West Ham.
------------------------------------------------------------
Predict result and win big with Soccer6
------------------------------------------------------------
Allardyce's men have enjoyed a remarkable start to the season, and have amassed a total of 19 points from 13 matches to sit in eighth spot on the table.
The Red Devils make the trip to east London on Wednesday evening looking to extend their lead at the top of the standings.
Ferguson believes that 'Big Sam' was unlucky to have previously got the sack at Newcastle and Blackburn.
The Scot also believes his Hammers counterpart is unfairly judged for his sides' typically direct playing style.
"Big Sam went to Upton Park a year and a bit ago and the cynics said he's not a West Ham manager as he doesn't play football," Ferguson told United's official website.
"What was his mandate? To get them up into the Premier League as quickly as possible and he got them up within a year. Tell me someone else who could've done that?
"He's also had to rebuild the team and get two or three players out because of their salaries.
"He's very underrated, it's as simple as that. There's a sort of impression about him being a certain type of manager. It's not really fair and I'm pleased he's back in the Premier League.
"The Blackburn situation was one of the craziest things I've ever seen but I think Sam was more disappointed with what happened at Newcastle. He was unlucky that a new owner came in and wanted a certain type.
"He didn't get a chance in his first really big job with the expectation and fan base up there - he didn't get a chance to do the job right."
Post A Comment!
Be the first to post a comment on this story