Allardyce is widely seen as a potential replacement for Sven-Goran Eriksson, after the Swedish manager was told to step-down following his latest embarrassment.
The current Bolton manager is renowned for his work in the north-west, taking Wanderers from the Football League’s old First Division to the heady-heights of the Premiership on the tightest of budgets.
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More locally, however, ‘Big Sam’ is remembered as the man who left Notts County in controversial circumstances to take up the post at the Reebok Stadium.
Despite being held in mixed esteem in Nottingham, he will fondly be remembered by many for his record-breaking time with the Magpies, steering Notts to the Division Three title with unbelievable ease.
And, if the FA do approach Allardyce, the Magpies can be proud that they have given such a high-profile manager a hand-up to the very top of the game.
Should the FA come calling, which seems likely considering the overall attitude of the public to Allardyce, Bolton chair Phil Gartside has said he will not stand in the way of his manager; although he was quick to rule out any sort of move to another club in the Premiership - with the former Magpies boss also heavilly-linked with the vacant post at Newcastle Utd.
"Should the call come from the FA, it would be a very proud moment for Sam Allardyce, Bolton Wanderers and me, personally. Until such time, Sam is 100 per cent committed to his important role at Bolton.," said Gartside.
"Sam has made it perfectly clear to me that he's not interested in managing a Premier League club at any of the current vacancies."
Tongue firmly in cheek, Gudjon Thordarson is expected to take-over should Big Sam make the move.
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