* Spurs fire manager Jol just before UEFA Cup defeat Oct 27, 2007
Sammy Lee left Bolton Wanderers on Oct. 17. This story has been viewed 114 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Megson halts Lee's revamp and returns to the Allardyce blueprint Oct 27, 2007
When Phil Gartside, the Bolton Wanderers chairman, made his first ham-fisted attempt at replacing Sam Allardyce as the club's manager with Sammy Lee last April, rewriting history and playing down the extent of Allardyce's role in building the club into a respected Premier League force appeared to be at the top of the agenda. At the press conference to announce his appointment, Gartside ludicrously described Lee as "better" than his predecessor. (Guardian Unlimited)
Coach Jol is sacked by Tottenham Oct 26, 2007
Jol becomes the third Premier League manager to lose his job this season following Chelsea's Jose Mourinho and Sammy Lee at Bolton. In other UEFA Cup action, German international striker Miroslav Klose scored a hat-trick -- including a last-minute winner -- in a 3-2 victory at Crvena Zvezda. (CNN -- International)
Cahill and Kewell score for English clubs Oct 26, 2007
Another Premiership club due to come under new management, Bolton, managed a slightly better result as they drew 1-1 at home to unheralded Portuguese side Sporting Braga at the Reebok Stadium - watched by the man brought in to replace Sammy Lee, Gary Megson. The other Premiership side in action Everton gained a predictable 3-1 win over Cypriot outfit Larissa with the most notable aspect being a goal by Australian international Tim Cahill on his return to frontline action. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jol fired as Tottenham manager Oct 26, 2007
Sammy Lee left Bolton on October 17. AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Spurs Fires Jol After Worst Start to English Premier League Soccer Season Oct 26, 2007
As well as Mourinho, Bolton's Sammy Lee also left his job as a Premier League manager this season. He quit Bolton Oct. 17 by ``mutual consent,'' the club said, with Gary Megson being hired as his replacement yesterday. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Kroos lifts Bayern to opening win Oct 26, 2007
In the other Group F game, Bolton drew in front of new manager Gary Megson, who was installed as the successor to Sammy Lee earlier Thursday. Jailson scored the equalizer in the 87th minute after El Hadji Diouf headed in Bolton's goal in the 66th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Jol resigns as Spurs coach -- Ramos awaits? Oct 26, 2007
Sammy Lee left Bolton on Oct. 17. Hugely popular with the fans, Jol player has been linked to coaching jobs at Ajax in the past. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Megson arrives to backdrop of abuse as Bolton fail to hold lead Oct 26, 2007
Instead, Megson quietly took his seat in the dugout and watched on as Archie Knox, who has been in temporary charge since Sammy Lee s departure as manager last week and will stay on as a coach under Megson, orchestrated proceedings from the technical area. It must have been a strange experience for a man who is usually so animated on the touchline, but if Megson gleaned any lessons against Braga, the most important might have been the need to cultivate relations with the team s star players, one... (Times Online)
Bayern lose three key players for Red Star match Oct 25, 2007
The club, running last in the Premier League with one win and two draws from 10 matches, are mired in turmoil following the sacking last week of coach Sammy Lee. After the weekends 2-1 derby loss to Liverpool, Everton are looking to push forward their European campaign with a win at home over Greek side Larissa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Gary Megson named Bolton manager, replacing Sammy Lee Oct 25, 2007
Megson left his managerial job at League Championship club Leicester to join Bolton and replace Sammy Lee, who left by mutual consent on Oct. 17. Bolton chairman Phil Gartside said Megson was "the right man" to help the last-place club in the Premier League standings. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bolton again train sights on Megson after Souness snub Oct 24, 2007
"[He] was a candidate on our target list and has now decided to remove himself from the process," said Gartside, who sacked Sammy Lee last week. "Having interviewed Graeme Souness for the job I knew he would have been an exceptional candidate.". (Guardian Unlimited)
* Arsenal beat Bolton to stay top Oct 22, 2007
Bolton had parted company with manager Sammy Lee on Wednesday and coaching coordinator Archie Knox began his time as temporary coach. He fielded a strong defensive lineup against Arsenal that wasn't breached until the 68th minute when Kolo Toure scored with a long-range strike into the corner of the net. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wayne Rooney (right), who scored twice, congratulates Ryan Giggs, who capped off Man U's scoring in the 75th minute. Oct 21, 2007
"When you can take three points without being at your best, it is a strength,'' Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson said. Bolton had parted company with manager Sammy Lee on Wednesday and coaching coordinator Archie Knox began his time as temporary coach. He fielded a strong defensive lineup that wasn't breached until the 68th minute when Arsenal defender Kolo Toure scored with a long-range strike into the corner of the net. Tomas Rosicky made it 2-0 in the 89th by turning in a cross... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Terry and Cole are injured and striker Drogba wants to leave Oct 20, 2007
Arsene Wenger s side should extend their 10-match winning run against managerless Bolton, who visit the Emirates Stadium in turmoil after Sammy Lee s midweek dismissal. Wenger will be concerned by the loss of leading scorer Robin van Persie to a knee injury that could keep him out for a month, but he is relishing the chance to get his players back after the international break. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Paul could be the jewel in Boltons crown Oct 19, 2007
LONDON: Paul Jewell has been tipped for a quick return to club management as the replacement for former Bolton boss Sammy Lee. The former Wigan and Bradford manager quit the Latics at the end of last seasons successful Premier League survival campaign, claiming he was exhausted and needed some time off. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Arsenal, Manchester United seek to regain their focus for Premier League title fight Oct 19, 2007
Arsenal hosts next-to-last Bolton in the Trotters' first game since it fired manager Sammy Lee this week, while second-place United will likely need a victory at Aston Villa to keep up the pressure on its rival. "We always find the match after an international break is very tough," United defender Nemanja Vidic said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* Sammy Lee leaves battling Bolton by `mutual consent' Oct 18, 2007
Sammy Lee leaves battling Bolton by `mutual consent ... Sammy Lee, former manager of the Bolton Wanderers, shouts to his players during a Premiership match at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton on Aug. 11 ... Sammy Lee left Bolton yesterday after only 14 games in charge, becoming the second Premier League manager to go this season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lee quits Bolton Oct 18, 2007
Short stint: Sammy Lees cause at Bolton was not helped by off-field issues. LONDON: English Premier League side Bolton yesterday announced that coach Sammy Lee was leaving the club after a poor start to the season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard faces Everton after England disappointment Oct 18, 2007
The Gunners welcome Bolton to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, three days after the departure of Sammy Lee as Wanderers' manager. Bolton is in second-to-last place with just five points from nine league games. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lee, Bolton part ways after only 14 matches Oct 18, 2007
BOLTON, England (AP) -- Sammy Lee left Bolton on Wednesday after only 14 games in charge, becoming the second Premier League manager to go this season. Bolton said the decision was taken by "mutual consent.'' Bolton is in 19th place in the 20-team table with just five points from nine league games. General manager Frank McParland also left the club Wednesday. "This has been a difficult decision for all parties but we have agreed that the time is right,'' Bolton chairman Phil Gartside said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Sammy Lee leaves as manager of Bolton; general manager also goes Oct 17, 2007
Sammy Lee left Bolton on Wednesday after only 14 games in charge, becoming the second Premier League manager to go this season. Bolton said the decision was taken by "mutual consent.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bolton face Bayern Munich showdown Oct 10, 2007
Sammy Lee, manager of Premiership strugglers Bolton, saw his side drawn in the same group as Bayern Munich ... Gartside believes the draw could kick-start the season for Bolton, currently second-from-bottom under new manager Sammy Lee, as well as giving the club a financial boost. (CNN -- International)
Grant: No rift with Sheva Oct 9, 2007
Bolton manager Sammy Lee rejected suggestions of player discontent following his surprise decision to exclude skipper Kevin Nolan and player-coach Gary Speed from the 16-man squad that faced Chelsea. The pair had also been omitted for the midweek UEFA Cup victory over Macedonian side Rabotnicki but Lee insisted: It's my job to pick the team and I choose the best side to win any game at any given time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Avram and Lee try to prove critics wrong Oct 7, 2007
BOLTON: Avram Grant can expect a sympathetic ear from opposite number Sammy Lee when he takes his Chelsea side to face Bolton today. Grant has been forced to endure a series of personal attacks and questions about his ability to fill the job ever since he succeeded Jose Mourinho as Blues manager just two weeks ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mourinho wont take my job, insists Spurs boss Sep 25, 2007
With both teams starting the day in the bottom three, a defeat could have signalled the end for both Jol and Bolton manager Sammy Lee, who has yet to win over doubters at the Reebok. For such a crucial game, Jol surprisingly left striker Jermain Defoe in London and also omitted defender Gareth Bale from the starting line-up, but he insisted he had to make the decision. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
United win adds to Chelsea misery Sep 24, 2007
Bolton manager Sammy Lee saw his side move off the foot of the table on goal difference by securing a point against Tottenham in a 1-1 draw at the Reebok Stadium. Tottenham took the lead in the 33rd minute through Robbie Keane's first league goal of the season after a mistake by the returning Ivan Campo. (CNN -- International)
Jol remains defiant Sep 24, 2007
" With both teams starting the day in the bottom three, a defeat could have signalled the end for both Jol and Bolton manager Sammy Lee, who has yet to win over doubters at the Reebok. For such a crucial game, Jol surprisingly left striker Jermain Defoe in London and also omitted defender Gareth Bale from the starting line-up, but he insisted he had to make the decision did. Jol said: "I had Bale as the seventeenth man because, for young players, it is still a joy to have them around the squad.... (iAfrica.com)
Lee and Jol fighting to avoid joining Mourinho Sep 23, 2007
LONDON: Jose Mourinho may have unexpectedly beaten Sammy Lee and Martin Jol in the race to become the first Premiership manager to lose his job this season but both men know that a defeat at the Reebok Stadium today could see them suffering the same fate as Mourinho. Mourinho s shock exit from Chelsea earlier this week continues to send ripples of amazement throughout English football, but the Portuguese s departure has done nothing to lessen the pressure on either Bolton manager Lee or... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lee hopes for league boost Sep 21, 2007
Bolton Wanderers boss Sammy Lee believes Abdoulaye Meite's late equaliser in the UEFA Cup meeting with Rabotnicki Kometal can kick-start their season into life. The Trotters were heading for a first round first leg defeat in Macedonia on Thursday before Meite fired home an 84th minute rebound following a Nicolas Anelka free-kick. (4TheGame)
Lampard fires the Blues to the top as Man City fall to Arsenal Aug 26, 2007
A relieved Bolton manager Sammy Lee told Sky: There were a lot of positives to be taken from the defeats and I did not get too carried away because we were losing. Now I am not going to get carried away because we have won. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chelsea go top as City stumble Aug 26, 2007
" Bolton breath relief Birmingham's Cameron Jerome scored twice inhis side's 2-1 win over Derby [GALLO/GETTY]Bolton's 3-0 win over Reading was inspired by Senegal's El-Hadji Diouf and France's Nicolas Anelka, two strikers who reportedly cannot wait to leave the club. Gary Speed, 37-year-old former Wales midfielder, scored with a powerful header from Diouf's 32nd-minute corner before Anelka scored a 55th-minute tap-in and then set up Norway striker Daniel Braaten to wrap up victory in injury time... (Aljazeera.Net)
Soccer: English Premier League roundup Aug 26, 2007
The Associated Press Published: August 25, 2007. LONDON: Arsenal ended the perfect start of Sven-Goran Eriksson as Manchester City manager with a 1-0 win on Saturday, while Chelsea also won 1-0 against Portsmouth to go top of the Premier League. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* Under-pressure Spurs thrash the Rams Aug 20, 2007
At Fratton Park, UEFA Cup side Bolton Wanderers third straight defeat heaped the pressure on boss Sammy Lee ... "We can turn it around. I've seen the progress and even though I'm not happy with losing, we will get it right," Bolton boss Sammy Lee said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Liverpool, Chelsea collide Aug 17, 2007
"It's right that we've got no points out of the two games but I want the players to have the belief in what they are doing," Bolton boss Sammy Lee said. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Fergie in a fix Aug 16, 2007
It was hard fought and a real team performance," said Wigan boss Chris Hutchings said. Tottenham's Egyptian international stiker Mido watched from the stands as Boro will now be desperate to conclude his transfer. At Craven Cottage, Bolton also suffered their second straight defeat as Fulham edged them out 2-1 in a game dominated by the lashing rain. "In football, you don't always get what you deserve," Bolton boss Sammy Lee said. "But the pleasing thing for me was the application and the work... (iAfrica.com)
Owen proves his fitness Aug 14, 2007
Bolton Wanderers boss Sammy Lee has moved quickly to strengthen his squad in the wake of Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to Newcastle United by bringing Portsmouth defender Andy O'Brien to the club ... Senegal international El Hadji Diouf could be leaving Bolton Wanderers after being left out of Sammy Lee's starting line-up for Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to Newcastle United. (4TheGame)
Tevez to be unleashed Aug 14, 2007
" El-Hadji Diouf could play for Bolton at Fulham as fellow strikers Kevin Davies (hamstring) and Ricardo Vaz Te (foot) are both ruled out. The volatile Senegal striker demanded talks with the Trotters' boss Sammy Lee and chairman Phil Gartside after being left out for Saturday's 3-1 defeat at home to Newcastle. "Diouf is always talking to me and I am pleased he is disappointed," Lee said. "I can understand his frustration. But I want competition for places. (iAfrica.com)
Merson the mangler joins TV's glottal gobstoppers Aug 14, 2007
The mood had been set on Sky's Soccer Special where a panel of former players report matches "live" from studio monitors having first previewed the fixtures with sundry pearls of wisdom such as Paul Merson's take on the appointment of Sammy Lee as Sam Allardyce's successor at Bolton: "It's one of them situations where he couldn't refuse the job." And he registered his doubts about Liverpool's prospects, believing: "If Jamie Carragher don't play, I think they'll struggle." Just as Spurs struggled... (Guardian Unlimited)
Newcastles Allardyce savours chance to prove his worth Aug 13, 2007
So Allardyce had every reason to enjoy Newcastles excellent performance as they started the season with a 3-1 win against a team now managed by his former assistant Sammy Lee. It is not the first time this summer that Gartside has criticised Allardyce, who said: If thats what he thinks, then I dont know why. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Diouf wants showdown talks Aug 13, 2007
Diouf is now seeking talks with manager Sammy Lee to see whether Allardyce's replacement has faith in his ability. The temperamental Senegalese star has hinted his future may lie away from The Reebok, if he is not impressed with Lee's answers. (SkySports)
Happy return for Allardyce Aug 12, 2007
New manager Sammy Lee has recruited a whole new backroom, brought in 11 new players, of whom only three started yesterday, and changed his team s style from Allardyce s fluid formation into a 4-4-1-1 which, as a result of Ricardo Vaz Te s inability to avoid drifting into the centre, looked desperately short of width ... It almost goes without saying that whereas Allardyce signed his own programme notes Big Sam , his diminutive successor decided a curt Sammy Lee was enough. (Times Online)
Allardyce relishes chance Aug 12, 2007
So Allardyce had every reason to enjoy Newcastle's excellent performance as they started the season with a 3-1 win against a team now managed by his former assistant Sammy Lee. It is not the first time this summer that Gartside has criticised Allardyce, who said: "If that's what he thinks, then I don't know why. "He has been saying an awful lot about Sam Allardyce since I left, but I have left this club in a very healthy state the best it has ever been. (iAfrica.com)
Gerrard hands Liverpool narrow win, Eriksson returns Aug 12, 2007
Allardyce made a stunning return to the Reebok Stadium but for Sammy Lee, his former assistant, it was the stuff of nightmares as The Magpies were 3-0 up at half-time, with Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins scoring twice. Elsewhere, newly-promoted Derby made a perfect start against Portsmouth but were pegged back for a 2-2 draw at Pride Park. (Xinhuanet, China)
Manchester City signs Bulgaria winger Martin Petrov from Atletico Madrid Jul 26, 2007
Bolton manager Sammy Lee said Thursday the deal would be completed this week. "We have been working on this deal for some time and our patience has paid off," Lee said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
* Sports Briefs Jul 22, 2007
Soccer Anelka could leave: Lee Bolton coach Sammy Lee admitted on Friday that French striker Nicolas Anelka will be allowed to leave if the club receives an offer from a major team. "I have to be fair to him; he is 29 and told me he wants Champions League football. So do I, with Bolton," said Lee. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bentley Robben on verge of signing new deal Bolton sign Aston Villas McCann Jun 10, 2007
He has all the attributes you need for the modern game good passing range, excellent touch on the ball and optimum energy levels to cope with the rigours of both domestic game and our European campaign, manager Sammy Lee said on the Bolton website. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lee makes first signing May 25, 2007
Sammy Lee has completed his first signing since becoming Bolton Wanderers manager after snapping up Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel on a free transfer. Lee replaced Sam Allardyce at the Reebok Stadium last month and has moved swiftly to land Samuel, who is out of contract at Villa Park. (4TheGame)
Allardyce Set for Magpies May 14, 2007
Quoted in the Mail on Sunday, Sammy Lee, Allardyce s former number two and now successor at Bolton, feels this appraisal of Bolton and Allardyce is unfair saying that Allardyce was only getting the best from the players at his disposal. Forward Thinker. (Suite101.com)
New Bolton boss Lee gives Speed coachs role May 3, 2007
BOLTON: English Premiership club Boltons new manager Sammy Lee has named veteran Wales midfielder Gary Speed as first-team coach ... I am delighted to be joining a new exciting era for the club under the leadership of Sammy Lee. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sammy Lee named as Allardyces replacement at Bolton May 1, 2007
Sammy Lee named as Allardyces replacement at Bolton ... Sammy Lee named as Allardyces replacement at Bolton ... BOLTON: Former Liverpool and England coach Sammy Lee has been confirmed as the full-time manager of Premiership side Bolton following Sam Allardyces shock resignation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sammy Lee appointed Bolton manager, replacing Allardyce Apr 30, 2007
BOLTON, England: Sammy Lee was appointed Bolton manager on Monday, a day after Sam Allardyce quit. Lee was Allardyce's assistant at Bolton from June 2005. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
No. 1 Stanford To Compete At 2007 NCAA Championships Thursday-Saturday, March 8-10 Mar 8, 2007
The award is given annually in honor of Sammy Lee, a 1948 and 1952 Olympic gold medalist, and long-time diving coach. Schavone has also developed Stanford Diving into one of the top age group diving programs in the nation, coaching eight age group national champions. (Gostanford.com)
Drogba admits Blues tensions Jan 26, 2007
Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World. Who should succeed Peter Taylor as England U-21 boss. (SkySports)
Chelsea and Bara get off lightly Nov 3, 2006
Sammy Lee will get a glimpse of the job he rejected earlier this season after the Football Association confirmed he will take temporary charge of the England Under-21s in the friendly in Holland on November 16. Peter Taylor has guided the side to the European Championship finals next year but has decided to miss this game while he concentrates on his full-time role as Crystal Palace manager. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Lee turns down England under-21 coaching job Aug 8, 2006
LONDON (AP): Sammy Lee turned down the offer of coaching England's under-21 team, the Football Association announced Tuesday. England manager Steve McClaren asked Lee to be full-time coach of the team but decided to concentrate on his work with Premier League club Bolton. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
McClaren's in charge Aug 2, 2006
Decisions must be made on whether to retain Sammy Lee and Ray Clemence, members of Eriksson s coaching team, but Taylor will find out the extent of his future involvement when he meets McClaren today. As it stands at the moment, I m taking the next game against Moldova at Ipswich, Taylor told The Times. (TimesOnline)
The net result? Anna charming Jul 20, 2006
At the end, she hugged her partner, 14-year-old Sammy Lee of El Dorado Hills. "It was a lot of fun," Lee said. (Sacramento Bee -- Sports)
Scolari preaches rest and relaxation Jul 1, 2006
Sammy Lee shown leaping off the bench and clapping his hands like a seal with a bucket of fish. Celebrates crucial moment with clenched fist followed by smoothing of hair and calm stroll back to dugout. (Guardian Unlimited -- Football)
It's necessity and dread time for England Jun 24, 2006
Was Sammy Lee acting as an obsessive-compulsive blacksmith re-shoeing him to prolong the outburst. It went on interminably. (Guardian Unlimited -- Football)
Back in the swing Jun 9, 2006
Sammy Lee, right, congratulates Jimmie Yee for his election to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors during a Sacramento Chinese Senior Golf Club tournament Wednesday at Micke Grove Golf Links in Lodi. The former Sacramento mayor says he's "just raring to go" in his new post. (Sacramento Bee -- Politics)
Rookie Walcott's inclusion stunned Eriksson's assistants into silence May 15, 2006
And when he telephoned right-hand men Steve McClaren and Sammy Lee to tell them his intentions, there was a deafening silence on the other end. There was silence at the other end, said Eriksson. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Macca will be the main man May 4, 2006
5million-a-year contract and is expected to bring in Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce as a coach, with Sammy Lee stepping down after the World Cup. McClaren, who was 45 yesterday, will be Eriksson s coach this summer and has the full backing of the Swede. (The Sun Newspaper Online, UK -- Sport)
