In fact, Everton have started a unbeaten streak since Big Sam had not yet officially taken the hot seat at Goodison Park. However, the English coach was given the right to coach by the Toffees leadership right from the 4-0 win over West Ham in round 14.
Continuing their winning streak, Everton played 5 consecutive matches in all competitions with a record of 4 wins, 1 draw, 8 goals and only 1 goal conceded. That impressive achievement came in just 18 days, directly pulling Everton from 18th to 9th in the rankings.
" Military law" is something Big Sam is imposing on the entire team. Despite their excellent form, Everton's players are not enjoying the feeling they still have every year, which is the Christmas party. The former Newcastle coach wants his players to focus more. According to Big Sam, the current record can be erased at any time if the club loses focus.
The fact that players arrive on time or before practice has become a new trend under Big Sam. The 63-year-old coach wants everything to be meticulous right from the smallest things. The consequences of being late for each training session could now force Everton players to "hammer their pants" on the bench.
Big Sam was so strict, but in return, he and the club temporarily escaped the difficult period. However, success does not only come from the sharp hands of this strategist. Next to Big Sam is always a powerful right-hand man - captain Wayne Rooney.
In his last three games, especially the Merseyside Derby against Liverpool, Rooney has scored. Since the beginning of the season, Wazza has played 16 matches and scored 10 goals. This is a number that no one dared to think R10 could do when leaving Manchester United with the image of an old warrior.
On the field, in addition to his constant enthusiasm, he also directly directs his juniors in both attack and defense. In the Merseyside Derby, the Everton captain repeatedly stepped back deep to participate in the interception, even breaking the ball within 16m50. His age has reached 33, but Rooney still shows why he is considered one of the best English players of his generation.
Everton have now climbed to 9th place with 25 points, 6-7 points behind the ticket to the European Cup. This is a completely feasible number for Sam Allardyce and his team. Although there are still 20 rounds left in the season, if they continue to maintain this spirit, Big Sam and his club will go far.
