Neal played himself at centre - half and relegated Allardyce to the bench , despite Neal being a full - back .
However Wright was sacked in December 1985 , and his successor , Phil Neal , did not get along with Allardyce .
Phil Neal played himself at centre - half and relegated Allardyce to the bench , despite Phil Neal being a full - back .
However Wright was sacked in December 1985 , and his successor , Phil Neal , did not get along with Allardyce .