SAM ALLARDYCE’S retirement plans could be put on hold following MLS interest.

Allardyce, who quit as Crystal Palace boss in May after keeping the Eagles in the Premier League, is tempted by a return to the US.

7 Sam Allardyce left Selhurst Park at the end of last season Credit: Getty Images

7 Sam Allardyce left as Crystal Palace's boss to take a break from football Credit: AP:Associated Press

Big Sam had a short spell with Tampa Bay Rowdies as a player in 1983 and always talks fondly of his spell in the States.

The ex-Bolton and Sunderland boss was appointed Palace boss in December following the sacking of Alan Pardew with the tough task of keeping the Eagles in the top flight.

Allardyce made some shrewd signings in the January transfer window including the additions of Mamadou Sakho and Luka Milivojevic.

The London side ended up finishing 14th in the table - seven points above the relegation zone, and boasted huge wins against Arsenal at home, and Chelsea and Liverpool away.

In over 20 years of management, he has never once been relegated from England's top-tier and is fifth on the list of gaffer's who have managed the most games in the Premier League.

In his exiting statement, he said: “I have no ambitions to take another job, I simply want to be able to enjoy all the things you cannot really enjoy with the 24/7 demands of managing any football club, let alone one in the Premier League.

7 Sam Allardyce will have to pay Crystal Palace £2million if he takes another job in the next two years Credit: PA:Press Association

7 Sam Allardyce has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson helped him bounce back from his England nightmare Credit: Reuters

"Steve Parish has been superb during our conversations today.

"I know it came as a shock to him that I would walk away but our discussions have been incredibly civilised with no recriminations and no fall-out.

“This is not about transfer targets, finances or anything along those lines.

7 Sam Allardyce turned Palace into a solid side Credit: Rex Features

7 Sam Allardyce's England reign was disappointingly short but he's got a Palace team fizzing now Credit: Rex Features

7 Sam Allardyce has a terrific record at keeping clubs in the Premier League Credit: Rex Features

"This is me taking the decision I believe is right for my family and myself.

“I would like to thank everybody for their messages of support since the news broke.

"I’ve no doubt I will miss management but I certainly have no regrets at this decision.”

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