Sam Allardyce has reportedly quit Crystal Palace – and Newcastle fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction.
The Daily Mail claimed on Tuesday that the former Magpies boss has told Palace chairman Steve Parish that he is going to leave Selhurst Park.
The 62-year-old endured a turbulant few months at St. James’ Park during the 2007/08 season which ended with him being sacked in January after a poor run of results.
He also had a spell at Newcastle’s bitter rivals Sunderland, who are now without a manager following the resignation of David Moyes on Monday.
Some Magpies fans want to see Allardyce return to the Stadium of Light, who have been relegated from the Premier League, after disgracing himself while in charge of the England international team last year.
Here is a selection of tweets from the Toon Army:
Allardyce choosing his next club pic.twitter.com/qfxRcL60fK
— The Toon Network (@TheToonNetwork) May 23, 2017
Allardyce resigns from Palace!! Next move back to Sunderland??
— Paul Swinburn (@PSwinburn) May 23, 2017
Allardyce has done all he can do; kept them up (if even). Curious how he always turns up mid season, makes a slight impact, and leaves.
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) May 23, 2017
One or 2 mackems might be praying for the second coming…?
— Jonathan Grieve (@jonniegrieve) May 23, 2017
Allardyce leaves Palace never seen that one coming…his next job Sunderland's #messiah ??? #NUFC
— ?????? (@StevenNUFC) May 23, 2017
Relegation dodger Allardyce would be perfect to help #safc from dropping to league one #nufc
— Delmore Clancy (@GeorgianTyne) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/ToonArmy757/status/867055309436669952
Allardyce the saviour? @gavincruise
— Fletty (@Steveyflett) May 23, 2017
Allardyce’s management career has seen him take charge of many clubs including Bolton, West Ham, Blackburn and Sunderland and has made a habit of helping teams avoid relegation.
He guided Palace to Premier League safety this term as they beat Hull 4-0 at Selhurst Park in the penultimate weekend of the season.
However the Mail’s report claims that he wanted assurances about certain things in south London, which could have been the reason as to why he was willing to leave.