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Big Sam says no.
Scotland: Former England boss backs David Moyes to follow in Strachan’s footsteps
Former England boss Sam Allardyce has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Gordon Strachan in the Scotland hot-seat.
Sam Allardyce has ruled himself out of the running to be the new Scotland manager – and backed David Moyes for the job.
Former England boss Allardyce was installed as one of the favourites for the position after it was vacated by Gordon Strachan on Thursday.
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 of the border.
“My parents and sister were all born in Scotland. I have heritage from there, there’s no doubt about that,” he told BBC 5 Live’s Sportsweek.
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. I think David Moyes would probably be my choice for that one. “It’s very tempting, but no.” Malky Mackay is in interim charge while the Scottish Football Association plans its next move.
Strachan left the job after qualify for the World Cup.
On Friday, bookmakers’ favourite Moyes – out of work since leaving Sunderland after Premier League relegation – said he was open to contact. failure to
“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,” he told BBC Radio Five Live.
“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 to see what they have to say.”