BBC · Jul 18, 2025
'Mysterious' Sam Allardyce mural appears in Dudley
A mural of football manager Sam Allardyce has appeared on Union Street in DudleyA 10ft mural of former England and West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce has appeared in Dudley.
The artwork, depicting the former Premier League boss eating orange chips, a Black Country classic, is believed to have been pasted onto a wall in Union Street on Wednesday.
Allardyce grew up in Dudley and locals have suggested the area could now have its own Banksy.
Resident Scot Simmons said: "How did he do it without anyone seeing? Did he just put it up in a couple of minutes? Is he trying to remain mysterious?"
Fellow Dudley resident Andy Smith said: "Local lad eating orange chips, what more do you want?