Mystery artwork of former England boss eating chips appears on town centre wall
Sam Allardyce reacts to bizarre mural in his hometown
- A striking 10ft-high mural of Sam Allardyce, the former England men’s football manager, eating a large bag of chips has appeared in his hometown of Dudley.
- The artwork, believed to have been pasted onto a wall in Union Street on Wednesday, depicts Allardyce in his trademark suit and tie, lifting a partially battered orange chip to his mouth.
- The prominent piece also references his tenure as West Bromwich Albion boss and has prompted speculation about its anonymous creator.
- Allardyce, who was born and raised in Dudley, has thanked whoever is behind the artwork, stating he felt "privileged" and thought it was a "very good likeness".
- Local reactions to the mural are mixed, with some appreciating it as a tribute to a local figure, while others find it odd or confusing.