Sensational Sam Swoop Back On

Sam during his SAFC playing days

The Bolton boss is at a cross-roads in his Bolton career and is ready to quit if Chairman, Phil Gartside, doesn't provide him with some cash for a powerful striker.

Allardyce has seen a few stars leave the Reebok Stadium this summer, and was extremely disappointed to have been rejected for the England job in favour of Steve McClaren. He knows Sunderland are a sleeping giant and is ready for a fresh challenge

Could it be second-time lucky for the Wearside outfit?