Blackburn sack boss Allardyce
Blackburn Rovers have sacked manager Sam Allardyce 17 matches into the season.
Allardyce joined Rovers in December 2008 had his team in 13th place on the table and five points above Wigan who are in the relegation zone.
Rovers' worst defeat this season was the 7-1 mauling against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Big Sam becomes the second manager to be sacked this season following the sacking of Chris Hughton by Newcastle last week.
Here is some of the stats for Allardyce's Rovers this season.
| Allardyce's Rovers | |
|---|---|
| Position | 13 |
| Played | 17 |
| Points | 21 |
| Won | 6 |
| Drawn | 3 |
| Lost | 8 |
| Goal difference | -5 |
| Clean sheets | 4 |
| Failed to score | 2 |
| Goals scored | 22 |
| Goals conceded | 27 |
| Ave. goals scored | 1.3 |
| Ave. goals conceded | 1.6 |
| Biggest win | Blackburn 3 - 0 Wolves |
| Biggest loss | Man United 7 - 1 Blackburn |
| Scored 3 or more | 1 |
| Conceded 3 or more | 2 |
| Scored 5 or more | 0 |
| Conceded 5 or more | 1 |
| Home matches | |
| Played | 8 |
| Points | 14 |
| Won | 4 |
| Drawn | 2 |
| Lost | 2 |
| Goal difference | 5 |
| Goals scored | 11 |
| Goals conceded | 6 |
| Ave. goals scored | 1.4 |
| Ave. goals conceded | 0.8 |
| Away matches | |
| Played | 9 |
| Points | 7 |
| Won | 2 |
| Drawn | 1 |
| Lost | 6 |
| Goal difference | -10 |
| Goals scored | 11 |
| Goals conceded | 21 |
| Ave. goals scored | 1.2 |
| Ave. goals conceded | 2.3 |
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