Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Sam Allardyce Biography and Timeline

Follow Sam Allardyce through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Sam Allardyce, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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2009–2016Years on this page

2009

Allardyce Guides Rovers Away From Danger

Manager · Blackburn · Sport / Football

Allardyce reorganises Blackburn following his appointment and steers the club away from the Premier League relegation places.

2011

Sam Allardyce Appointed West Ham Manager

Manager · London · Sport / Football

Sam Allardyce takes over West Ham United following relegation and begins restructuring the squad for a return to the Premier League.

2012

West Ham Win Championship Play-Off Final

Manager · Wembley · Sport / Football

Sam Allardyce manages West Ham United to a Wembley play-off final victory over Blackpool, securing the club’s immediate return to the Premier League.

2016

Allardyce Preserves Sunderland Premier League Place

Manager · Sunderland · Sport / Football

Allardyce's side defeats Everton 3–0 to confirm Premier League survival and relegate rivals Newcastle United and Norwich City.

Records, sources and methodology

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