SAM Allardyce has sworn to get back into football following his shock departure from Newcastle United.

The former Wanderers boss left St James' Park after just eight months in charge, but will return to the game after a short holiday.

"I'm going to take a break with my wife, come back and move on with my football career," Allardyce said.

"There is no point being bitter and twisted. It is disappointing, though. I don't know why they've done it now."

Full story in Friday's The Bolton News