Big Sam: Moyes is man for Scotland
SAM ALLARDYCE has ruled himself out of the running to be the new Scotland boss – but reckons David Moyes would be the perfect fit.
The former England gaffer was installed as one of the favourites for the position after Gordon Strachan’s exit on Thursday following failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Allardyce left Crystal Palace of his own accord in the summer after keeping them in the Premier League and has been linked with a number of positions since.
But despite Scottish ancestry he says he will not be heading north.
He said: “My parents and sister were all born in Scotland, I have heritage from there, there’s no doubt about that.”
Asked if the job interested him he added: “Not at this moment in time because I’m enjoying not being involved at the front end of football at the moment. David Moyes would probably be my choice for that one. “It’s very tempting but no.” Former Norwich and Cardiff boss Malky Mackay, who is also performance director for the SFA, has been placed in interim charge while Hampden beaks plot their next move.
Moyes, 54, is the bookies favourite for the job but has been out of work since leaving Sunderland at the end of last season when the Black Cats were relegated.
But he admits he would be open to contact with the SFA over the job – even if he’d prefer a return to club management.
He said: “There’s been no approach from Scotland but I work closely with the SFA, just two weeks ago I was working with their coaches, so they know where I am if they want to speak to me.
“I don’t think anyone ever turns down their national team but it’s got to be at the right time as well.
“My first choice would be to go back to club management but if Scotland want to talk I’d be happy to speak to them.”