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Devastated for Big Sam

Agent Scott McGarvey is sorry Sam Allardyce lost his England job

Shamed gaffer lasted just 67 days as Three Lions boss and the agent caught up in the newspaper sting is surprised Big Sam lost his job

SCOTT MCGARVEY, the football agent caught up in the latest football corruption scandal, has admitted he was "devastated" about his part in a newspaper sting lead to Sam Allardyce losing the England job.

The former Manchester United striker who made his debut for the club under Dave Sexton in 1980 introduced Allardyce to undercover reporters who they both believed were businessmen looking to work in the UK transfer market.

 Allardyce facing the media after being caught up in newspaper sting
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Allardyce facing the media after being caught up in newspaper stingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The former Sunderland boss left his dream job as England coach after 67 days amid allegations he discussed how to get around Football Association rules on player transfer.


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 Allardyce lasted just 67 days in his "Dream job"
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Allardyce lasted just 67 days in his "Dream job"Credit: PA:Press Association

McGarvey revealed his regret over the sorry episode that cost Allardyce his dream job as England boss.

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McGarvey started his footbasll career at Manchester United under former boss Dave Sexton in 1980

He said: "I'm devastated for Sam, I can't think of anything worse that could happen to my life.

"He has to feel that I'm responsible because I am the one who brought him to the meeting but he's only come for me. He's never once spoken about money."

 Scott McGarvey introduced Allardyce to undercover reporters posing as businessmen in newspaper sting
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Scott McGarvey introduced Allardyce to undercover reporters posing as businessmen in newspaper sting

McGarvey 53, has also revealed he has not spoken to Allardyce since he lost his job and insists there was a massive over-reaction to the newspaper sting.

He said: "I can understand if he doesn't speak to me again, I need to respect that, but I hope not because we go back a long way.

"I was very surprised he lost his job, it doesn't matter if you're the manager of Crewe and you lose your job but if you're the manager of England and you lose your job after one game, it's a joke."

 Big Sam celebrates Adam Lallana last winner against Slovakia
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Big Sam celebrates Adam Lallana last winner against SlovakiaCredit: Getty Images

Allardyce was in charge of the Three Lions for just one game, the 1-0 win against Slovakia in the opening World Cup qualifying Group F game.

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