Sam Allardyce to undergo surgery (UK)

Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce will miss his side's next three matches in order to undergo an operation on a coronary artery, the club has revealed. Allardyce, who turned 55 last month, "complained of brief episodes of chest discomfort" according to the club. His treatment involves an angioplasty - an operation to widen the artery using an artificial tube called a stent. "Sam is very disappointed, but his well-being is of prime consideration," said Rovers chairman John Williams. "We all appreciate that Premier League football is a stressful business and prevention is always better than cure." - BBC