FORMER England boss Sam Allardyce is ready to make a return to football at any time.
Big Sam, 70, was last called upon to try to save from Premier League relegation in the 2022-2023 season.
wasn't able to rescue those at Elland Road from the drop and hasn't step foot in the dugout since that desperate SOS call.
But he quizzed about returning to football this week after raising awareness for a cause that is close to his heart.
The legendary gaffer told BBC Sounds: “I would help anybody. Whether as a manager, or in another role, I don't know.
“But it would have to be a great project. Where we're all pulling in the same direction.
“You may think that always happens at a football club, but believe me it does not!”
The former gaffer – with more than 1,000 games under his belt – was then asked if he could see himself return to the Bolton Wanderers dugout.
said: “I don't think I do. If they wanted my help they can ring me up anytime they want. I live in the town.”
are pushing for promotion to the Championship after four straight seasons in League One.
The Trotters are bidding for a playoff place and currently sit two points behind Reading from seventh in the table.
managedfor one game, as well as stints at West Brom, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Blackburn, West Ham, Everton and Sunderland to name a few.
But his most-successful spell came during his seven-and-a-half year stay at .
Where he guided them to their first-ever European campaign as they finished in the top eight in the Prem for four consecutive seasons.
Allardyce is taking part in Sky Bet and British Heart Foundation'sEvery Minute Matters Relay, an epic nationwide relay to inspire supporters to learn CPR.
The event, which started on March 25, will cover 4000km over 28 days, stopping off at each and every EFL club before finishing at Wembley on April 21.
It sees club legends partner up with fans to walk, cycle or run each leg.
Big Samis taking on the Bolton to Wigan leg, walking 13km alongside Wanderers staff.
Allardyce has had three stents fitted and said he's been fortunate to avoid cardiac arrest.
