West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce wishes he had gotten more time at Everton.

The Baggies boss is set to face the Toffees, who are now managed by Carlo Ancelotti.

While Big Sam got decent results at Everton, fans were furious with the negative football his team showcased every week.

Asked about the club where he won 10 of the 26 games he coached, Allardyce told reporters: "I would have liked to have seen where I could have taken it.

"I went there when they were struggling badly, rocking on the bottom of Premier League, and finished eighth. No-one at Everton expected that.

"In the end, they made the decision to move me on. I won't comment on whether they got it right. There have been more managers since I have been there and they have got it going in the direction they want to go - but it has taken a long time.

"As time goes by, as disappointed as you might be, you learn to accept it. I had the privilege of being there, even though it was only for a short period of time and I wanted it to be longer."