Allardyce Will Become Toon Manager May 14th

Last updated : 03 May 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

... reports from London have even named the day Sam Allardyce will become Newcastle boss. Apparently just hours after the end of the season.

The Sun reports that day will be May 14 - the day after the last game of the season.

The Sun: 'As soon as the final whistle blows on Sunday May 13, Toon chairman Freddy Shepherd will swoop for Allardyce and stop Manchester City scuppering his plans.

'That all spells bad news for (Glenn) Roeder, who is heading towards the St James' Park exit door after failing to convince Shepherd he is the man to revive Tyneside's fortunes.'

The Guardian claims that there is tension between Roeder and the boardroom' and that 'Allardyce has moved to the centre of Newcastle United's radar'.

The Times says that 'Sam Allardyce's sudden availability has focused minds at St James' Park' and 'options are being considered carefully.'