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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport

Sammy Lee

Sammy Lee
"This was just too obvious," admits Laurence as he unveils Big Sam's miniature, slightly defective clone. Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
Rejoice Gallery veterans - Lord Leaburn is back and he's brought his old-school easel with him. "'Going down, sir?' quips Droopy Sam to Porky Lee." Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
"There's something about Sammy Lee which leaves interviewers unable to ask those really searching questions," ponders Ian Arscott. Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
Despite Sammy boasting the surname "Lee", Howard Jones doesn't believe his kung-fu skills are good enough to keep Bolton up. Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
David Ellis has the first of our inevitable sack races. "Little Sam's bounded back in front, but can he hold off Martin Jol?" Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
Rich Yates fears our hero's obsession with "entertainment" has got out of hand. Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
Ian Hudson is certain Sammy's the only man who can take Bolton down. Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
"The Alan Curbishley School of Crap Managers offers classes such as 'How to Start the Season in Last Place'," explain Connor and Alyssa Clang. "As well as 'How to Forget Where the Goal Is', and 'Horrific Trades 101.'" Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
"My entry is called Little Sam, and is in no way related to the 'brilliant' 2006 'comedy' Little Man," lies Clem Halpin. "It was inspired by Sammy's ability to look both young and old at the same time. And also by his ability to appear totally out of his depth despite a wealth of coaching experience." Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
We're back on the track, and it looks like Morgan Roberts has our hero out in front too... Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
... John Leonard, on the other hand, thinks it's quite simply a one-sack race. Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
"Resistance is futile," warns Thomas Thompson after unveiling his new Sammy Borg (complete with upgraded earpiece). "As is any attempt to make Bolton play attractive football." Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
Roy Ward laments the fact it's never as funny once comedians go solo. Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
John O'Reilly's not sure Sammy can plug the dam for long. Photograph: Public domain
Sammy Lee
"A spot of turbulence ahead for Captain Kevin Nolan and his crew," chortles Vina Paddy. "Although they can expect to be landing in the Championship a little earlier than expected." Photograph: Public domain
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