Allardyce paid tribute to Tugay by saying: "He is not just a skilful player, he is much more than that. He is a really nice person.
"To be a Premier League player at 38 takes more than ability. You need the determination, the desire and the knowledge to go with it and he has all of those things.
"That is what makes him such a good player. He is also a tremendously fit guy. I wish him all the best."