As featured on NewsNow: Football news

West Ham boss Allardyce: Premier League will miss Suarez

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce believes the Premier League is missing former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Suarez was sold to Barcelona after the World Cup.

"From a selfish point of view, yes," Allardyce said when asked if he was pleased Suarez had left England.

"From a Barclays Premier League overall view, no. Those players you want to keep in this country and play in this country. There has been a huge amount of talent brought by Liverpool on the back of that fee.

"It looks like they took a stand on the basis that it was time (to sell him) after the troubles he has had. He is sorely missed in terms of his talent but, obviously with him not playing against us, we are rather glad about that."

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free