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- Updated: December 24, 2016
Sam Allardyce has described his infamous sacking as England manager as one of the darkest moments of his career.
After a distinguished 20-year career in club management, Allardyce reached the pinnacle of the English game in July when he succeeded Roy Hodgson as England boss.
But the dream appointment proved to be ill-fated. Allardyce mutually agreed to leave his position just 67 days into his tenure after he was filmed by a Daily Telegraph investigation into corruption in football discussing ways to circumvent rules on player transfers.
The 62-year-old has made a swift return to management, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal with Crystal Palace on Friday just 87 days after being relieved of his England duties.
In an …
