Samuel "Sam" Allardyce is an English football manager and former professional player. In June 2011 he was appointed as manager of West Ham United. As a footballer he made over 400 appearances and played for Bolton Wanderers, Sunderland, Millwall, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Coventry City, Huddersfield Town, Preston North End, West Bromwich Albion and Limerick. Moving into management he took charge of Limerick, Blackpool and Notts County before managing Bolton Wanderers from 1999 to 2007., he led Bolton to a League Cup final as well as guiding them to UEFA Cup qualification for the first time in their history. Following a spell at Newcastle United from 2007 to 2008, Allardyce managed Blackburn Rovers from 2008 until 13 December 2010. He is currently the third longest serving manager in the Premier League, only surpassed by Ars�ne Wenger and Alan Pardew. 

October 19th, 1954 in Dudley (Age 70)