I have no problem with Sam Allardyce saying he is as good as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, even though a lot of the footballing world would disagree. But the single biggest reason he was offered the Leeds job? That is Roy Hodgson.
It is not because of what Sam did two years ago at West Bromwich Albion, who were relegated from the Premier League. It is because Leeds have looked at the impact Roy has made at Crystal Palace and it has served as an advert for older, British managers.
That is not to say I disagree with Sam's appointment.