Sam Allardyce Mural Appears Dudley Town Centre

A 10-foot mural of Sam Allardyce, the former England men's football manager, has appeared on a wall in Union Street, Dudley, his hometown in the West Midlands. The artwork depicts Allardyce wearing his trademark suit while eating a bag of orange chips, a local Black Country specialty, and has sparked curiosity about its anonymous creator. Allardyce expressed gratitude for the tribute in a video message, calling the likeness good and appreciating the homage to his roots. While some locals found the mural a bright addition to the area, others described it as odd and questioned its meaning. The mural appeared near Pepe’s Piri Piri Chicken, whose management denied involvement in the artwork. Allardyce, who has managed several clubs including Bolton Wanderers, West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion, and Leeds United, briefly served as England manager in 2016 before leaving amid controversy.