SAM ALLARDYCE has quit his role as England manager in disgrace after just 67 days and one match.
It follows an investigation in the Daily Telegraph which appeared to show him offer undercover reporters, posing as businessmen representing a Far East firm, how to "get around" rules on player transfers and that it was "not a problem" to bypass rules on third-party player ownership, claiming he knew of agents who were "doing it all the time."
Allardyce, 61, is also alleged to have used his role to negotiate a deal worth £400,000 to represent the firm, on top of his £3million a year salary plus bonuses granted to him by the English FA in July, and he was caught making unflattering comments about other prominent figures in football including his predecessor Roy Hodgson.
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The meeting took place before he'd even met up with the England squad.
Allardyce was summed to Wembley early on Tuesday morning and it is believed felt he could save his job because in the video he does say that he would have run everything past the FA. It has not been suggested that he broke any law.
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But in a statement the FA described his conduct as "inappropriate" and a "serious error of judgement".
Gareth Southgate will be put in temporary charge for the next four matches which includes Scotland's trip to Wembley in November.
In their full statement the FA said: "The FA can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his position as England manager.
"Allardyce's conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager. He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. However, due to the serious nature of his actions, the FA and Allardyce have mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
"This is not a decision that was taken lightly but The FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football. The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times.
"The FA wishes Sam well in the future.'
Allardyce, who had described becoming the England manager as "a dream come true" issued a statement which said: "Further to recent events, The FA and I have mutually agreed to part company.
"It was a great honour for me to be appointed back in July and I am deeply disappointed at this outcome.
"This afternoon, I met with Greg Clarke and Martin Glenn and offered a sincere and wholehearted apology for my actions.
"Although it was made clear during the recorded conversations that any proposed arrangements would need The FA's full approval, I recognise I made some comments which have caused embarrassment.
"As part of today's meeting, I was asked to clarify what I said and the context in which the conversations took place. I have co-operated fully in this regard.
"I also regret my comments with regard to other individuals."
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Allardyce will surely no longer work in football again after being caught talking so openly about money and the hope for English football now is that this is a watershed moment regarding players and managers operating in such a manner.
During the taped conversation with the reporters, Allardyce also mocked Hodgson's speech calling him "Woy" and criticised his personality.
Former England coach Gary Neville was also mentioned in a derogatory terms, as were his bosses at the FA and even his own players regarding why he felt they lost to Iceland in European Champions.
Allardyce's one game in charge was a 1-0 win over Slovakia thanks to an injury time goal by Adam Lallana.
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