Big Sam: a surprisingly scandalous story

In a parallel universe, England’s World Cup winning gaffer Sir Sam Allardyce is sipping a pint of Moet at the launch of his Allardici aftershave. 

But back in this reality, things panned out a little differently for Big Sam.

He fed his players sheep’s testicles, had love triangles with snooker stars and got banged up for shoplifting.

From kung fu kicks in the manager’s office to losing £100k on crypto, this is his story…

With comedian Ed Jones @edjonesuk

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Links from the pod:

Big Sam looking like Harry Styles: https://share.google/images/IzJxmUm7hmMZ9pBld

Sam on his wedding day: https://share.google/images/shCmBQRTV8VWUw3L7 

Cheryl Cole outfit: https://x.com/sportbible/status/824023930906312706 

Dancing to Rihanna in Marbella: https://x.com/TNLdotcom/status/736910495312171009 

Pint of wine photo: https://share.google/images/qM74H97G7yU0xOxst 

“There nobody better than me” interview at Leeds: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rlgJAStXV10

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