Good old Sam Allardyce is a colourful figure in football, attracting attention with both his work and one-of-a-kind personality. The current Leeds United coach, 68, is one of the oldest lads still running the business, trying to save the Yorkshire side from relegation. In the meantime, like every grandad, he’s concerned about the future we’re leaving to our kids. All we need in life is Big Sam’s confidence: “I’m up there with Pep, Arteta and Klopp”Sincere and no-nonsense, Big Sam admits he’s worried a lot…”I do fear for our life, as an old timer now, with social media and what it’s bringing to the world.”Artificial Intelligence. I’ve just heard about 40,000 jobs going from British Telecom. What are they going to do? Then the next piece of AI comes in, and another 30,000 jobs go. What are they going to do?”For me, it’s not a great future with what we’re doing with the world and climate change. That’s me outside of football talking about the worry for my grandchildren.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7268619####EDITORS_CHOICE##Along with fear for his grandkids, Allardyce is worried about his striker Patrick Bamford, who was targeted with abuse on social media. The 29-year-old was the subject of abusive messages and threats after playing for Leeds against Newcastle United on Saturday. Bamford had a penalty kick saved as Leeds drew 2-2.Sam Allardyce is riding the Premier League rollercoaster 🎢 pic.twitter.com/NNxnnJXFTZ— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) May 13, 2023 Leeds called the behaviour “completely unacceptable” at the weekend, with Allardyce striking a similar tone.”He’s been okay – obviously extremely upset about the situation,” he said. “It’s very, very bad taste indeed. I’d like the police to do a lot more.”It appears that social media rule the world and can say and do what they want, unfortunately. Which is why the world’s in such a big mess.##NAJAVA_MECA_7268627##”He’s handled it pretty well. The club gave him as much support as he needed, particularly security-wise. It wasn’t just him it was about his family.”The best way is to go out on the pitch on Sunday, perform to his highest level, try and score and it would be even greater if he went and scored the winner.”Leeds are 18th in the Premier League table and returns to action against West Ham on Sunday.
