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Allardyce makes Leeds United feelings clear with honest admission on supporters

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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21 May 2025, 6:37 am

Leeds United are the only major blotch on Sam Allardyce's CV after he suffered relegation with them in 2023.

Prior to his stint with the Yorkshire club, the 70-year-old had never been relegated in his career.

Big Sam has not been in management since leaving Elland Road as the club embarks on a return to the Premier League.

Big Sam managed Leeds for just four matches (Credit: Imago)

Allardyce namedrops best supporters in England

Allardyce's name was always synonymous with survival - or at least it was prior to his Elland Road stint.

Although Allardyce did not implement the most glamorous style of play, he simply knew how to get the job done.

After making a name for himself with Bolton Wanderers, he went on to manage the likes of Everton, Newcastle United and West Ham.

Perhaps his greatest achievement in club football was keeping Sunderland afloat when they were destined to go down.

Games	Won	Drew	Lost	Points-per-match
4	0	1	3	0.25

Allardyce was winless with Leeds

That led to him becoming England manager, where he managed just one game before controversially leaving.

Still, he is the only England manager to have a 100-per-cent record on his CV.

While talking to a group of children, Big Sam answered a question about the most passionate fans on Tag Sport's TikTok channel (18 May).

He said: "Most passionate fans? Oof.

"I'd say all fans are passionate, but Newcastle, Everton, West Ham, because they've got the biggest support, so when they've got the biggest support, they've got the biggest or loudest noise."

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Leeds United will challenge best support in Premier League

Perhaps Allardyce's short spell at Elland Road is the reason for omitting Leeds, or maybe it is because they were relegation-bound.

Whatever the reason, the Yorkshire club will certainly be making a noise next season.

Leeds possess a strong and passionate fanbase, and they have followed their beloved team in numbers this campaign.

With their promotion confirmed, getting an Elland Road ticket will be no easy task.

The capacity of Leeds' stadium is 37,792, but that is due to increase with plans for an expansion confirmed.

It is believed that Elland Road will hold more than 50,000 once work has finished.

The return of Leeds to the Premier League will see a large and loyal fanbase grace the promised land once more.

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