United defy the boo boys

Nov 25 2007 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun

SAM ALLARDYCE’S job as Newcastle manager is not yet under threat – despite the fans’ revolt against him.

And the United boss is pushing ahead with plans for the January transfer window, with American strikers Eddie Jones and Jozy Altidore in his sights.

Allardyce was barracked with chants of “Big Sam for England” by seething supporters yesterday during the 3-0 home defeat by Liverpool.

But a source close to Magpies chairman Chris Mort last night insisted talk of Allardyce being on the brink of the sack was “absolute nonsense”.

The Sunday Sun understands Mort and United owner Mike Ashley discussed possible moves for Johnson and Altidore while on business in the States last week.

New York Red Bulls starket Altidore, just 18, is rated as one of the brightest talents America has ever produced, while Allardyce is aware Johnson is out of contract at Kansas City Wizards and available on a free.