Simon Jordan does ask all the right questions however he spends more time talking than the guests.

They talk about Sam being a dinosaur but he was one of the first English Managers to embrace Sports Science there all using it now

@ryanmanning1724

8 ай бұрын

They're.

@Psykotiks

7 ай бұрын

​@@ryanmanning1724Ewww

Big Sam in my eyes will always be remembered for what he did at Bolton Wanderers. What an absolute dream of a team he built,this coming from someone who has supported Man Utd since the 1976 FA Cup Final

@neilmcdowall6773

10 ай бұрын

He is a great manager

@Harte105

10 ай бұрын

He was a legend and still is at Bolton

@bigcee3338

10 ай бұрын

one of few Simon interviews i havent liked just a bore unf

@leeholden8658

10 ай бұрын

@daemontargaryen6757 Utd did loose that final (1-0) but Utd went back the following year to win the trophy against odds on favourites Liverpool 2-1 and ultimately stop them winning the treble.

@kemperboyd16

10 ай бұрын

Hang on… you’re a Man Utd fan (since the 1976 cup final) and you’re acknowledging that a different team were good…?! But you’re a Man Utd fan. Since the 1976 cup final. To be fair, fair play, to be fair.

Who didn’t love watching Bolton with Okacha, Ngotty and Ivan Campo? I remember being in a cab in London 20 years ago and the driver going on about how he loved watching Bolton, but he was an Arsenal fan. That Bolton team had world class players and they were never traditionally a big club.

@brettpilkington9539

10 ай бұрын

He was like Wenger's nemesis, Arsenal always struggled against Bolton. I think he got a couple of results Vs Utd as well. They were an odd bunch of old legends and average joes but it worked

@NellyGandhella

8 ай бұрын

Diouf aswel jaaskalienen and even eventually Anelka such a great team at the time

@tomphillips2334

28 күн бұрын

Stelios, Hierro, Speed, Pedersen, Ben Haim

I know it’s the Simon Jordan show but he really needs to learn how to listen and let his guest speak, well done Sam for pushing through.

Jordan please for the love of God, let people finish their sentences. Theyre opening up and youre chipping away at them.

@thesoultwins72

2 ай бұрын

@juvenilegolden......Megamouth strikes again! Why people like Jordan I honestly don't know - everything he does is all about HIM! Utterly self-absorbed, condescending and patronising prick.

Far better manager than he ever gets credit for. Some of the sports science work he was doing behind the scenes at Bolton was way ahead of its time. His autobiography is well worth a read

@leadtalker9162

9 ай бұрын

he's an absolute disgrace

Only England Manager with 100% Win Record

@kashty024

10 ай бұрын

You’ll never sing that

@jrothweldo7

10 ай бұрын

🥱

@williamanderson8932

10 ай бұрын

. .😮.😮.😮.

@JG-us9lu

9 ай бұрын

​@@jrothweldo7yeah youre boring. On of the mob

@markdavidson9743

3 ай бұрын

With 2 Scottish Parents

when I think of Big Sam I always think back to his time at Bolton Wanderers ! good times back then 😊

Say what you want about Big Sam , I met him one night at Stoke Station . He took timeout to speak to me the mans a legend.

@CB-xr1eg

10 ай бұрын

Did he tap you up for the train fare?😀

@MrTerryb1956

10 ай бұрын

@@CB-xr1eg 🤣🤣🤣

@Dontbeafoool

10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 he’s a legend because he said hi back to you? Doesn’t take a lot to be a legend in your eyes 😂

@MrTerryb1956

10 ай бұрын

@@Dontbeafoool I remember him playing for Bolton he was a brilliant defender

@jordanedgeley6601

9 ай бұрын

​@@Dontbeafoool most people let fame or any kind of power corrupt them, people that don't deserve respect

Big Sam is totally right about journos smearing his career. I’ve been listening to Guardian Football Weekly for years and lads who’ve never kicked a ball always take a mocking tone when Sam’s name comes up.

@alistairsmith5389

10 ай бұрын

That’s The Guardian for you!!

@Partoftheratpack

10 ай бұрын

Same with KZreadrs who do football shows - all clowns

@garethrevell5873

10 ай бұрын

Big Sam is Sound. Old school type of fella. He's a decent enough Man. Just made a big mistake with the whole England fiasco thing. Should of known better but we Live and Learn and I'm sure it's 1 of his biggest regrets if not rhe biggest he has. But then again he can still claim the 100% win record for England 😂 These perceived managers like Dyche, Allardyce etc. Always get painted a certain way in media. I'd love to see what would happen if you gave them 2 full seasons at a top 6, top 4 club to see properly how they get on. As far as I can remember I don't think it's ever happened and that's a huge shame really.

@CB-xr1eg

10 ай бұрын

@@Partoftheratpack That's like someone seeing your comment and assuming all people who comment are clowns like yourself.🤡

@welshhibby

10 ай бұрын

Stop reading that rag the Guardian !!

29.00 - I absolutely agree that a player who gets through all the levels and plays first team professional football has achieved the equivalent of a Masters Degree. That's a great point. My work colleague has the same theory about rugby. That the game is so complicated to learn, those who go on to become elite were probably going to excel at whatever they did in life (if coached properly) whether it was construction, farming, finance or whatever.

@TubbyBrewster11

10 ай бұрын

I really have to disagree. You can’t say with a straight face thatJack Grealish would achieve a masters in finance, politics or something ‘complicated’ for example.

@JSL2000

10 ай бұрын

@@TubbyBrewster11 I actually think he would. Look at the split second decision making, the ability to "execute" a game plan that involved meticulous studying, and the huge amount of hours put into perfecting his craft right back to aged 8. That's the same as the 8 year old kid who studied non stop in school, got solid A Level results, did more exams in University, and then went into the world of finance, politics, or anything complicated where vital decision making and taking on huge responsibility with massive consequences is a constant. I guarantee you that if Grealish had put his mind to academic studies as an 8 year old, and graduated as a Barrister as an example, he would be top class as that's his intelligence and his mindset as he proves every week.

A lot of talk about managers that have won multiple titles etc but I think Sam Allardyce is one of the best managers of my generation, he's definitely up there for me. I Was gutted when we lost him for England.

@markgamble127

10 ай бұрын

We didn’t lose him he threw it away

@kdlofty

10 ай бұрын

I still say that was a set up. I think Gareth Southgate changed his mind after turning it down. I've no proof or evidence to support that, it's just an opinion.

@NC-ck5oj

10 ай бұрын

One of the best managers of the generation? Are you high? Im not saying he's bad but he was nowhere near top class. He did well, thats it

@alanmeals

10 ай бұрын

@@NC-ck5oj That's your opinion. Im sorry I upset you so much.

@JG-us9lu

9 ай бұрын

​@@NC-ck5ojyes he was. well ahead of his time. He could as well as most with money.

As a blackburn fan, big sam was great. You never thought you would go down. Hope he comes back one day

Brighton seem to be flavor of the month at the moment. Their data driven approach to transfers etc. You can call this guy a dinosaur but he was using stats years ago to dictate how he'd play games, set his teams up. Think it was the opta index back then...... Maybe he's dated now but that happens to all of us. Definitely a character...... Need more of them

@JamesHussain82

10 ай бұрын

I worked at a place called ProZone in leeds in about 2002. Sam was the only manager uses it! We did every stat you could think of.

@PazLeBon

10 ай бұрын

@@JamesHussain82 billy davis used it too :)

Sam you tired everything you could to keep us(Leeds) up, you just didn’t have the time or tool kit. Thank you Simon for putting Barndoor paddy to the sword. Not a more frustrating number9 I’ve watched live 😩 also thank you for always speaking so highly of Leeds as a club. MOT

Bolton Legend. great interview

Keep them coming Simon. Love these interviews

@welshhibby

10 ай бұрын

They are great conversations

@JM-rm3lt

9 ай бұрын

Agree

When Big Sam was at Bolton he was seen as a big innovator i remember. It's funny how it changed for him towards the end.

Above all his achievements and ups and downs in the professional game, he's a top bloke and all round nice guy. A Bolton Legend.

Any chance Jordan can spot finishing the sentences of the people he 'interviews'. It's continuous

Nice to hear from sam’s POV, seems like a down to earth guy. harry redknapp would be a great future guest

Sam is one of the best managers I have had. He plays a certain way depending on the opposition and his man management is spot on. Gutted he didn’t get a proper shot as England manager

@sevans606

10 ай бұрын

Wine in a pint glass

@Law-n-Lyrics

10 ай бұрын

Who did you play for pal?

@shaunstevens7464

10 ай бұрын

@@Law-n-Lyrics I was at Notts County Uber Sam

@shaunstevens7464

10 ай бұрын

@@Law-n-Lyrics under even - only 1 first team appearance unfortunately

@kdlofty

10 ай бұрын

@@shaunstevens7464 You'll have played with Craig as well won't you?

Grew up watching that Bolton side, Wenger hated them lol

Really enjoyed the interview, I have fond memories of Sam at my club West Ham, he came in and did what he was good at, I think the premier league is worse off for not having him there, what I would like to see is him going in at wrexham and bringing his knowledge and experience to them.

A very interesting interview. Bolton Wanderers were a great team, under Sam's leadership. I think Sam was talking sense, when he mentioned that he was more than happy, to take a job on a short term basis.

Really enjoyed this one. Some great questions and learned a lot more about SA. He’s so down to earth and just such a passionate football man. Great interview :)

Loved his time at Sunderland he should never have left

@joecurran2811

8 ай бұрын

He was going to walk out because Short wouldn't find the club anymore. England job was a convenient out for everyone.

I miss direct and aggressive football!

@Timekeeper1200

9 ай бұрын

Dont forget he had some absolute ballers in his teams. It wasn't all about being direct. Djorkaeff and Okocha couldn't be further from that tag

@kiercronin1442

9 ай бұрын

@@Timekeeper1200 agree ..... it was a really good balance of both

Great interview Simon. Big Sam is a Legend. Your respect for him as a person and his work is evident, this slightly less argumentative and aggressive questioning also provides great insight and content.

Great interview Simon. I agree with every point big Sam made . What a top bloke and top manager I've gained massive respect for him after watching this as I did the Tim Sherwood interview . Would love to see more football manager interviews its fascinating to see their way of thinking

Great interview. Enjoyed it so much I watched it twice. Keep up the good work Simon 👍

@singerpour6946

10 ай бұрын

😂😂

Great interview and very honest from both of them.

Sam’s football is still the best football I’ve seen in all my life watching Bolton, given the time & players he wants stabilising your team he shows how good of a manager he actually is

@johnlawler6476

10 ай бұрын

Jay-Jay Okocha was always a joy to watch

@sevans606

10 ай бұрын

​@@johnlawler6476So good they named him twice

@davidbeardsley9394

10 ай бұрын

Well that's not really saying much is it when it's a shit club like Bolton

@Timekeeper1200

9 ай бұрын

I never understood the criticism his tactics got. The long ball tag he was labelled with wasn't the full picture. The team had proper footballers like Djorkarff, Hierro, Campo, Stelios

@Bwfc56226

9 ай бұрын

@@Timekeeper1200 think he says it in the video. Top teams at the team was jealous & wanted an excuse as to why there team was beaten by an Sam Allardyce side so likes of Wenger etc claimed we was a long ball team, when we clearly wasn’t. Sam always played to a teams strength to make sure he could achieve the best possible result

Great listening to Simon talk... And talk... And talk...

Sam is an under appreciated talent, did a great job at Everton and be careful what you wish for.

@CB-xr1eg

10 ай бұрын

Takes a lot of talent to play 6 defenders in a must win game.

@jackblue4078

10 ай бұрын

Have you got mental health issues 😮

@ryanmanning1724

8 ай бұрын

@@jackblue4078 Lolz.He must have.

Would love to see Neil Warnock in the seat, good interview though, have always liked Sam.

@CB-xr1eg

10 ай бұрын

You mean Colin Wanker (anag).

Brilliant. The best yet. Doesn’t suffer fools gladly. Big Sam for PM.

Constantly avoiding questions he doesn't want to answer. This guy's full of it.

Bravo! Thankyou Mr Jordan... as a Leeds fan I admit I hated (HATED!!) the prospect of Sam managing Leeds... but frankly he was the only choice and I applaud him. This interview was challenging and open and I have to say respect to Sam (and to Simon).. compelling conversation and shows you (I) shouldn't judge a book by its cover. As a northerner I can say that even Sam can come across as uncouth and brash.. and yet peel back the onion and there is intelligence, wit, humour and some regret in there... We all make mistakes in our lives and the England situation for sure I know Sam made mistakes.. but I see him from a different viewpoint now... and have taken some learning.. Thankyou both.

Simon Jordan hosting the Sherwood Forest Podcast….. “How can I take you seriously when you refer to yourself as Little John??”

We simply didn’t realise how good it was at the time……thanks for the memories Sam ….Up the Trotters!!

I see the views these interviews get and I looked at the subscriber count as I went to subscribe, blows my mind people aren’t subscribing and making sure they don’t miss an episode! I’m no Jordan fan boy but his interviewing skills and getting out of the guest the answers to the questions we all want to hear nevermind bringing the guest to a level of openness we never get to see on the likes of talksport. Simon is someone I admire for how he negotiates his opinions. There’s no back doors, no walking the dog, just straight forward talking, often against the mainstream narrative, I don’t agree with him that much but I certainly enjoy how he handles himself!

Big Sam what a legend, the only manager at Palace to get a tune out of Benteke 😂😂, to be fair to Sam we beat alot of the top sides under him, we became a club the top sides didn't fancy, unlike now we are cannon fodder to the top 6........

The fact he got England job proved how we had lack candidates at that time and maybe still he will always be remembered for taking backhanders

@krisclark739

10 ай бұрын

Who cares?

@PazLeBon

10 ай бұрын

@@krisclark739 i guess it depends but it wasnt as cloak and dagger as it was portrayed and is kinda irrelevant to football idealogy itself

Can't wait for this one!

Great interview with big Sam Simon, well done both

@CB-xr1eg

10 ай бұрын

Yea we like big Sam Simon...whoever he is...

Absolutely love the Simon Jordan podcasts. My go to on my trips to work in Sydney from Wollongong, Australia. Can tease out the individual behind the person, brilliant listening.

Just love ' Big Sam '.... Great interview this, deserves more coverage, because this is as real as it gets

No matter about any fans or what they think of ant club big Sam will always be a legend in English football and no matter what style of play ppl know him for him alone well done big Sam for your time in English game 👏

I love Simon, but by god, what is his OBSESSION with the "Big Sam" thing? 😂

Jesus how much are you over thinking the name 'Big Sam'. He's big and his name's Sam. End of.

@iangascoigne8231

10 ай бұрын

I have always wondered, is he Big?

@chillgamer6909

10 ай бұрын

That’s blasphemy mate

@masonyates2143

10 ай бұрын

Disagree. I think there’s a huuge lesson for everyone.

@joelthorpe4170

10 ай бұрын

Half of the reason is that he had Sammy Lee as his assistant so to differentiate from the two big and little Sam were coined.

@danielf4324

10 ай бұрын

100% right.....How's about don't bleach your hair bright blonde and wear purple suits and expect to not court attention 👍

If leeds had got him in earlier, he would av kept leeds up... im a leeds fan and it wasnt his fault leeds went down.

2 straight talking fellas, thanks for the job you did for us Sam, I really wanted you to stay on. from a palace fan

@OGboxing...

15 күн бұрын

lol Sam straight talking??

So enjoying this series ..fascinating characters and Simon active

Bravo Simon, thoroughly enjoyed that, the in sight to the Leeds job was interesting sams a top guy grafter as he put it 👍🏻

As a Liverpool supporter and what Sam did with that team Bolton wow when they beat us at Anfeild they got a standing ovation from the whole ground so I do think he was a very capable manager and he was defo stitched up by England but what's new there so great interview and good luck to him

@rogerwredford

3 күн бұрын

Would that be the Carling Cup match when Djorkaeff scored a penalty in the 89th minute or so?

Being called Big Sam with a moniker as a dinasour, and being branded as a long ball merchant worked in his favour as some opposition teams probably expected to win easily, when in reality the football was not simply long ball, but actually really effective, which contiibuted to winning more games.

I loved watching Big Sam play for Bolton in the 70s, Incan still see how he flattened guys and when he went up for corners us fans would Rooooar! Haha....he would head it with such power there was no one like him. A real Bolton Wanderers legend. My dad loved him and met him once but it meant a lot, at one of those player of the year evenings, dads ashes at the ground and three of us with names outside BWFC. Yeah he has done lots, and screwed up lots but.....Forever people of Bolton love him. 😊

Great interview loved it thanks

Great interview Simon have always liked Big Sam. He managed Limerick Fc here in the League of Ireland who now have just an academy sides in the League of Ireland. The new senior side is Treaty United which will play at the Markets Field where Sam would have managed. Sam is someone who I wish was given a chance at a bigger club. Would much of rathered him being United manager than moysie. What about getting Roy Keane on next?

Big Sam makes a very valid point when he speaks about the education system not doing enough to support⚽football and young talent. A good success example is how American sports are intertwined with the educational system even if the young talent doesn't make it, they still have something to fall back on. This model has worked for everyone involved in American sports from players, colleges/universities, high schools, teams/clubs, sponsors, fans etc.. 🏈🏀⚾🎓

Really enjoyed that 👍

Gotta love this guy

Brilliant interview

It was a complete travesty that happened with the England job. The FA acted disgracefully! I was absolutely delighted when you got the job and equally distraught when they took it away from you. A true working class hero 🙏🫡 Also well done to Simon for sticking up for Sam on that issue.

@stevemcelmy9354

10 ай бұрын

Uh, he was caught on camera telling someone how to get round FA rules. What were they supposed to do?

@alistairsmith5389

10 ай бұрын

@@stevemcelmy9354his agent dropped him right in it! If Sam was manager over the last 3 tournaments, particularly 2018 and 2021, we would have won at least one of those tournaments.

@kdlofty

10 ай бұрын

@@stevemcelmy9354 I'm still convinced that was an F.A hit job on Sam.

@CB-xr1eg

10 ай бұрын

@@alistairsmith5389 If he hadn't have done anything wrong his agent couldn't have dropped him in it.

@davidbeardsley9394

10 ай бұрын

I think you'll find it was Allardyce who behaved disgracefully

This channel just gets better and better and better

It's a very good channel you have here Simon, I like it.

Brilliant interesting watch. Made my day 👍

Simon & Sam = Top LADS Proper Clobbers 💯 Facts Another great podcast interview by Jordanite on Up Front channel.

@philbrainy2399

10 ай бұрын

SIMON SAM AND SPECTRE = TOP LADS PROPER CLOBBERS. SIMON JORDANS BARMY ARMY!

@philbrainy2399

10 ай бұрын

IM SURE THESE 2 WEEKS OF JORDAN ON HOLIDAY HAVE BEEN THE LONGEST 2 WEEKS OF YOUR LIFE LIKE THEY HAVE MINE SPECTRE. I HAD TO LISTEN TO HEART NAUGHTIES FOR THE TIME SAM PRATTERFACE WAS ON THERE

Brilliant man...

Very interesting interview.

The greatest England manager we did have, no doubt in my eyes

I'd have Sam back at Sunderland, in a heartbeat. In the Championship, I'd say he'd take the job if offered. Cracking interview

Brilliant interview Simon god bless 👍

Go and get checked out, Big Sam 🙏 . What a warrior of football management 👏.

Another great interview Simon.

Does anyone else look at the books on the shelves and try to read the spines? 🙃

Sam left Bolton in 2007. Undoubtedly he did well there and at their best Bolton played good football and Allardyce was able to attract international talent and not just Simon Davies. It's a shame that Sam refuses to reflect on what has happened in the last 16 years. Undoubtedly he was unlucky at Newcastle and Blackburn. There was only one club where Keegan could have walked into the manager's job and that was Newcastle. The Venkys had an unreal view of where Blackburn should be. It was at West Ham where Sam's career derailed. The first two years were fine and he re-established the club in the middle of the Premier League. Instead of trying to push on, Allardyce chose to play dire safety-first football. His reputation was established there and subsequently he was offered 'Fireman Sam' jobs.. Sam also blames journalists and other managers. He never reflects how unpopular he was with the fans at many clubs, the people who paid the main part of his salary

@cbarclay99

10 ай бұрын

@@maxwellboyne2770 Fans watch more of their own team than any journo. They don't have to read a paper to know whether or not they were bored watching their own team.

Sam is too much of a straight talker for England FA top brass where as GS speaks their language. Is top PR trained & FA love that.

Say what you want about Sam, he has always come across to me as one those of few good men that are left

I agree with Sam playing tippy tappy football is so boring to watch premier league being physical in mid 2000’s was the best

I personally was delighted when Sam got the England job .. he would, in my opinion, put the real roar back in our lions. Namely balls.. shame he was fucked over.. and the job given to gutless Southgate, that managed to bottle 2 great chances for our country to actually win something for the first time in years

@ravecrab

9 ай бұрын

Gutted for you.

FASCINATING . Two Intelligent Men Avin A PROPA CONFLAB . Thanks Fellas !!!!!

Great interview Simon 😀

Had enough for a 2 parter there. Fantastic stuff!

i really enjoyed sam at palace, and wanted him to stay on. he didnt have that new manager bounce, and took about 7-8 games to start picking up wins. but i liked the football he played, and what he got out of the players. also agree with him about tippy tappy football. absolutely detest it. id rather watch paint dry, than the likes of barca and spain.

Great interview

Loved big Sam at sunderland was gutted when he left !!!

Knowing how us Brits are we may well start to love the clubs that low block and baller it against the 'big clubs'. Look at Forest last season, that felt like a real throwback, both in atmosphere and backs to the wall stuff that eventually ground out results against the likes of arsenal, citeh, pool and chelsea. It was kinda romantic again

great interview

was passing through bolton few weeks ago-- had a pint--they love him---integrity----how cud he not slag southgate off--pro

Jordan needs to learn to count to 10 before opening his mouth while his guest is speaking. Some good insights from Sam.

@rogerwredford

3 күн бұрын

He loves the sound of his own voice, unfortunately…. almost spoils what would otherwise be a great little KZread channel.

Great interview simon, iv always been a fan of big sam. What he has accomplished with really poor teams is remarkable. If leeds gave him more than 6wks they would still be in premiership. The FA were disgraceful the way they threw sam under the bus

That was an excellent watch

Great at Bolton Wanderers both as Centre Half & later as Team Manager for 10 years at Top level in Premier League. Big Sam did a good job at Sunderland where previously he played. As Manager he kept Sunderland against all odds in English Premier League winning relegation battle with Geordie rivals Newcastle United (the mags) & Norwich City. Fans of the Black Cats were devastated when Sam Allardyce left to take England Job.

I've always admired the fella, good personality and has kept some pretty dire sides in the Premier league when others couldn't. Also I remember the Bolton days well, ockocha and djorkieff were brilliant to watch on motd

@PazLeBon

10 ай бұрын

lol they really were great for those seasons, a bit like Brighton at the moment

@mister3566

10 ай бұрын

Hierro Anelka

@craiglittle1437

10 ай бұрын

@mister3566 quite right that man

@JG-us9lu

9 ай бұрын

​@@PazLeBonAnd your point is?

I felt the lowest about footy for months after Sam lost the England job, i'd wanted it for years, even though he's never managed a club i really liked.

Good watch as always. But Please give your guests a chance to speak and don’t disturb them. Thanks.

As an England and football fan I'm gutted for Big Sam and England. He earned his stripes as a manager and deserved a fair crack at the England job. Had he been allowed to continue as England manager I'm sure he would have done a better job than Southgate.