Who did the man who resigned in the 2016 English football scandal manage from December 2016 to May 2017?
Sam Allardyce Samuel Allardyce ( ; born 19 October 1954), known as "Big Sam", is an English football manager and former professional player, who most recently managed Crystal Palace from December 2016 to May 2017.
2003–04 Chelsea F.C. season The 2003–04 season was Chelsea F.C.'s, 12th consecutive season in the Premier League and 98th year as a club. Manager Claudio Ranieri was sacked on 31 May 2004 and was replaced by José Mourinho. In July 2003, long-time chairman Ken Bates sold the club to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.