But such an unpromising introduction didn't deter Young and he eventually convinced Allardyce to take his first job as a manager. It was a far cry from luxuries that await Allardyce as England boss -- Limerick had limited funds so the players were part time in a run-down area where unemployment, drug use and violence were so common it was known as 'Stab City'. LONDON - When Sam Allardyce received the call from an Irish priest that set him on the long road to becoming England manager, his initial reaction was foul-mouthed mockery. Even that wasn't enough to secure the England job in 2006 when he turned up for his interview with a Powerpoint presentation, only to discover the FA didn't have the facilities to use it as he eventually missed out to Steve McClaren. It was with Bolton that Allardyce began to refine the aggressive route one philosophy that would so infuriate critics during his rise to prominence.

Source: Bangkok Post July 22, 2016 15:22 UTC