Former Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed he's turned down the job.
With the Magpies yet to name a successor for Rafa Benitez, Allardyce, sacked by Mike Ashley in 2008, has gone public with his suggestion he was approached.
He told TalkSPORT: I was very flattered that I was considered but it's that thing... 'don't go back'.
It never got to the type of talks people are suggesting but it wasn't for me.
I politely said 'no'.
I never got to talk to Mike (Ashley, owner of the club). My agent contacted me, I had a think about it and a quick look at the situation and thanked them very much. It's not for me.
Maybe if it was the first time around I would have jumped at it.
I appreciate the offer but I was surprised, I've not worked for a full season.
It wasn't something I thought about for too long. I thought it'd be better to make a quick decision for everyone. We're in pre-season now and they're back in training."
