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#2 Sam Allardyce (Blackburn Rovers)
The following season was one of consolidation as Allardyce, despite only having a fraction of the money from sales to spend, solidified Blackburn as a mid-table side.
They finished the season in tenth place and also reached the semi-finals of the League Cup. Big Sam made a name for himself at Bolton, building a cult team including the likes of Djorkaeff and Jay Jay Okocha. In signature style, Allardyce took over with Blackburn in 19th place and dragged them to safety as they ended the 2008-09 season in 15th place.
With the club sold to Indian poultry magnates, the Venky family, it seemed as if Allardyce could build on his success.
And then it fell apart. With Blackburn 13th in the league despite the club having spent virtually no money, Big Sam was sacked by the Venky's in December.
His replacement was his own coach, Steve Kean, who would prove to be one of the worst appointments in the Premier League as the Rovers won only five more league games till the end of the season.
Big Sam was performing miracles with a measly budget, as he was afforded no money to spend. Despite this, he was controversially sacked and ever since, Blackburn have been on a downward spiral.
