England manager Sam Allardyce says Austin Okocha is the best captain he has ever had.

Okocha, 43, was named skipper of Bolton Wanderers following Guðni Bergsson’s retirement and as leader, he led the Trotters to the 2004 League Cup final where they bowed to Middlesbrough.

And Allardyce - who manager of the team then reveals Okocha was proficient in the role and also a brilliant player.

“Jay Jay Okocha. On and off the field he was the captain you looked for,” the Three Lions boss said.

"In a multi-national side from all over the world he could speak four different languages, communicate very well with some of the players who couldn't speak quite as good English.

“He sorted the odd scuffle out in the dressing room, talked to the players about how we had to go out and win. He'd take the manager's instructions and apply them in the right way.

“Then there was outstanding ability on the field, leading by example and showing everybody he wasn't a mercenary which was suggested in the beginning, that he'd only come for the money. He became an iconic figure at Bolton Wanderers.”

Allardyce leads out England for the first time in Sunday’s 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.


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GENUINE SMILES

I couldn't stop myself from grinning ear to ear like a fool while reading this. I'm really proud of Jay Jay.

When you get to the pinnacle of your game and still have the humility to be good and accountable... Thats true greatness.

They ignore you now but they will need you later, thats life.

And here in Nigeria; we don't know he exists

Meanwhile, someone somewhere is the best bench warmer a club ever had...

didn't call name, before you start quoting ur generation...

impressive

The best No 10 WE EVER HAD

Is this on fp already or shd lalasticlala be sacked?

Jay Jay..one of his kind

I Love okocha

ok

Okocha. Very easy going guy. Cutesexy1 , in case you're wondering who Okocha is, he was the first man on the moon. PM me for more details.

God bless J. J Okocha

veekid:
And here in Nigeria; we don't know he exists

Says who?

Nnayi, he will glad accept 2 come work in ur set up in english national team oo

what will Nigeria do without the South?

Brains na south

human resources being used to man the barren north na south.

foreign revenue na south!

Oil na south!

And yet Buhari dey do Northocracy
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Also marginalizing the south

We have another jay jay in Iheanacho!

Nice one

One of our best talents.

chuose:
what will Nigeria do without the South?

Brains na south

human resources being used to man the barren north na south.

foreign revenue na south!

Oil na south!

And yet Buhari dey do Northocracy, marginalizing the south

Take a chill pill please. its not just only about the South. The eyes
once boasted about being the most important part of the body, until the nose
went on a holiday and the eyes saw pepper. Nothing is wrong with country, the Politrickcians are
the major headaches we have.

The Man Austin Azuka Jay-Jay Okocha Is a phenomenal who Is blessed with Charisma and Character of a true Captain. Am Not surprised Sam Allardyce Is saying It again. After i watched How he mesmerized with the ball in Yobo's testimonial match, i can't but wonder Why he decided to retire early

Truth. One of the most underrated players that ever played the game professionally

Rounakid:
Meanwhile, someone somewhere is the best bench warmer a club ever had...

didn't call name, before you start quoting ur generation...

Has Mikel ever performed poorly for the Super Eagles?

Is it not the NFF who have been making a hash of things of late by messing the players around?

Was it not Mikel who paid for the accommodation of those who were not supposed to be in Brazil but went anyway and then choose to stay in the same hotel as the players?

Commendable

Smellymouth:
He was so good ,they named him TWICE ==> Jay Jay!!

Take this down. The one time I've ever hated Jay Jay . . . treating my Arsenal with disrespect.

If Okocha were English, they'd push him for the best player whoever lived.