Despite a promising spell in charge , Allardyce did not get the job on a permanent basis , and in December 1992 Preston appointed John Beck as manager .
Ten games into the season , however , Chapman was sacked and Allardyce was appointed caretaker manager .
Despite a promising spell in charge , Allardyce did not get the job on a permanent basis , and in December 1992 Preston appointed John Beck as manager .
Ten games into the season , however , Chapman was sacked and Allardyce was appointed caretaker manager .