Sam Allardyce’s brief stint at Everton did not exactly leave a lasting positive impression. Despite his efforts to steer the team to a mid-table finish, the style of football under his guidance was often criticized as lackluster.

Reflecting on his time at Goodison Park during a recent episode of the No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast, Allardyce shed light on a challenging aspect of his tenure—the struggles he faced with winger Yannick Bolasie.

According to Allardyce, Bolasie’s persistent injury woes hampered his contribution to the team, making it difficult for the manager to utilize his pace on the wing effectively.

Expressing his disappointment over the missed opportunity, Allardyce hinted at what could have been had Bolasie been able to showcase his flair and talent on the field. In an alternate reality, the partnership between the maverick winger and the manager known for his long-ball approach might have flourished, much like Allardyce’s past collaborations with skillful players like Jay-Jay Okocha at Bolton.

Alas, the promising prospect of Bolasie thriving under Allardyce at Everton was thwarted by unfortunate circumstances, leaving both the player and the manager with a sense of unfulfilled potential.