Sam Allardyce not in running for job of Forest manager

FORMER Notts County boss Sam Allardyce is not in the running to take over as manager of Nottingham Forest, if Colin Calderwood is replaced in the near future.

It had been speculated that Allardyce, who has been out of work since his ill-fated spell at the helm of Newcastle United, would be interested in a job at the City Ground.

But he is believed to be holding out for a new post in the Premiership.

While Forest themselves would be reticent to appoint a man whose scientific – albeit highly successful – approach has a direct style of play that goes against their footballing ethos.

It is also believed Forest would have concerns over the size of backroom staff Allardyce traditionally likes to bring with him to clubs.