SAM Allardyce has ruled himself out of the running to replace David Wagner as Huddersfield manager.
Saints’ relegation rivals and former boss David Wagner parted company by mutual consent last night after finding themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.
But, Allardyce, who has gained a reputation for saving relegation-threatened clubs from the drop, believes the situation faced by the Terriers - eight points adrift of safety - is too much for even him.
He told talkSPORT: "They are rock-bottom of the Premier League and I don't think I could change that situation, so for me it is not the right match. It is not the job for me.
Ex-Huddersfield manager David Wagner
"Huddersfield haven't got enough goals to get them out of trouble. That has been the one failing.
"No club has got out of such trouble with so few points after this many games."
Wagner only signed a new three-year deal with the Terriers, but felt he was unable to get them out of their current situation.
Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle said: "I'd like to begin by thanking David for all he has achieved at Huddersfield Town over the last three-and-a-half years.
"Under David's management, we took this club to the highest position it has held in almost 50 years and created memories that will last forever.
Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle [left]
"As I had said previously, I had no intention of sacking David this season.
"Subsequently David - being the great man he is - came to us and made it clear that he needs a break from the rigours of football management."
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