Why are the allegations so damning? As the governing body of football, the FA has to be cleaner than clean – grey areas over morals and ethics just don’t work. Taken singly, the allegations would probably not be enough to result in him being sacked but together they raise a big question mark over his future. Allardyce’s remarks about the restrictions on third-party ownership (TPO) are the most problematic, because he appears to be suggesting that the restrictions can be bypassed. If the FA has to take disciplinary action against clubs or…

Source: The Times September 27, 2016 11:01 UTC