Allardyce blames media for losing Everton role

SAM ALLARDYCE has claimed the ‘majority’ of Everton supporters did not want him sacked and believes he lost the job due to a media campaign. The 63-year-old was axed by Everton on Wednesday and is expected to be replaced by Marco Silva, possibly as early as next week. The former England manager said on talkSPoRT: ‘I’m surprised because it all seemed to be done and dusted through the media before I saw the owner and the board. That is slightly disappointing. ‘Unfortunately, this seems to be the way of the world today.’