Oxford have completed the signing of 18-year-old defender Sam Allardyce - the grandson and namesake of the former England manager.
Little Big Sam is a centre half like his grandfather. He began his career as part of Manchester United's academy before moving through the ranks at Bury.
'It's a big move for me, away from home and at an important stage of my career,' the younger Allardyce said after signing a one-year deal. 'I'll come here and give it my all and am determined to make the most of the opportunity.'
Oxford boss Karl Robinson added: 'Sam is an old-school defender. He reads the game really well and wants to win every ball and every header. He is still quite raw but he has this real passion for the game and a natural enthusiasm.'
Allardyce the elder, now 64, made his name as a defender before embarking on a successful career as a manager.
He spent time at Bolton, Sunderland and the likes of Limerick and the Tampa Bay Rowdies during a 21-year playing career
Dennismelton
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ah, good ol' Samuele Allardeux Jr.
confused
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A new wheeler-dealer
luncheon
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Sigh. If his name was Samuelo Allardici he'd be joining Real Madrid smh...
oddments
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Welcome lad, the pint of gravy is on me!
zombieer
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Looks like the Allardyce family is gonna have another footballing genius with good ole Son of Sam.
front
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Surely Karl Robinson is playing up to the narrative on this quote: “Sam is an ‘old-school’ defender."
Brightonen
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His grandad was a decent defender in his time
missyou
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"An old school CB" means he has the big Sam philosophy of 'if in doubt...'
taxatione
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He doesn’t look like he chews gum
gramme
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What are his gravy per minute numbers?
wikipedia
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Oxford United is safe from relegation.
Dioruno
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He'd be at a top four club if his surname was Allardici
amicablef
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Small Sam. Welcome lad.
blackmoon
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Obviously, this is just a 20 year internship into management.
exolove
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Just don't become obese or get caught in dodgy dealings like your gramps