Artists behind Dudley's Sam Allardyce mural are 'glad the big man loved it'
Dion Kitson and Adam Wynn collaborate on the 'Really Big Sam' piece which featured the former England boss tucking into a bag of orange chips.
Big Sam was a fan of the work and said he was "absolutely privileged" to be honoured in his hometown, adding: "I think it was a very good likeness."
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In a video message shared with ITV News, Allardyce joked: "Chips look a bit hot, but I really enjoyed seeing it.
"Whoever did it, thank you very much."
The mural - and other bizarre artwork - appeared in the town last week, but the artists only revealed themselves on Sunday, July 20.
In a joint Instagram post, they clubbed together footage from ITV News and a clip showing the mural being pasted onto the wall in Union Street.
Passers-by were also caught on camera as they snapped pictures of the finished product.
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The video was captioned: "Dion Kitson x Adam Wynn created the mural dedicated to Sam Allardyce in Dudley town centre. We're glad the big man loved it."
The duo were now selling A3 prints, which they have signed and dated, for £50.
Other artwork that appeared in the town centre last week included a 'Beware of the Cob' piece, which appeared around the corner from the Allardyce mural on High Street.
The humorous artwork was plastered on a boarded up store next to The Full Moon pub.
Another appeared on Castle Street - opposite Sofi's Plaice chip shop - showing bags of chips lying on a sunbed dubbed 'The Orange Chip Maker 3000'.
While it is likely the duo were also behind these pieces, they have not officially claimed responsibility.
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