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Leeds boss Sam Allardyce: Can I go into my 70s?

Leeds boss Sam Allardyce says it's too soon to talk about next season after defeat at Manchester City.

The 68 year-old was asked about managing into his 70s.

He said, "I have no idea. I have no idea. I didn't think I would be sat here managing today. I've never moved so quickly in my entire life than starting last Monday and then from last Monday, standing in the dugout and watching Leeds play Manchester City with Karl Robinson and Robbie Keane.

"I mean, it was supposed to be Sammy Lee but for the judge. But I'm so lucky that I know Karl and I know he wasn't working at the time and he wanted to join me, because without them without the Sammys and the Karls and Robbies I can't do the best job I possibly can. All the other staff that are there I don't really know but they're professionals and get on with the job but we haven't stopped talking for the last four days.

"Not just at the training ground but we've been together all night every night plotting, talking and listening and trying to find the right formula."

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