Sam Allardyce tempted by Scotland job but rules himself out from succeeding Gordon Strachan
Former England boss Allardyce was installed as one of the favourites for the position after it was vacated by Gordon Strachan on Thursday
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Your support makes all the difference.Sam Allardyce has admitted he is tempted by the Scotland manager's job but has ruled himself out at this time.
Former England boss Allardyce was installed as one of the favourites for the position after it was vacated by Gordon Strachan on Thursday.
Allardyce left Crystal Palace in the summer after keeping them in the Premier League and has been linked with a number of positions since. But despite Scottish ancestry he says he will not be heading north of the border.
"My parents and sister were all born in Scotland, I have heritage from there, there's no doubt about that," he told BBC 5 Live
Asked if the job interested him, he added: "Not at this moment in time because I'm enjoying not being involved at the front end of football at the moment. I think David Moyes would probably be my choice for that one. It's very tempting, but no."
Malky Mackay has been placed in interim charge while the Scottish Football Association plots its next move. Strachan left the job after failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Speaking on Friday, bookmakers' favourite Moyes - out of work since leaving Sunderland after Premier League relegation - said he was open to talks with the SFA.
"There's been no approach from Scotland but I work closely with the SFA, just two weeks ago I was working with their coaches, so they know where I am if they want to speak to me," he said. "I don't think anyone ever turns down their national team but it's got to be at the right time as well.
"My first choice would be to go back to club management but if Scotland want to talk I'd be happy to speak to them to see what they have to say."
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