Stoke have sacked Michael O'Neill.
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Stoke have sacked Michael O'Neill.
Bit harsh and a bit strange. 4 points from 5 games and not in the relegation zone. Were the owners expecting some sort of miracle and hoping they would be in the Top 2 after 5 games?
Makes no sense to let your manager make 16 signings over the summer then sack him after 5 league games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Soul '68
It definitely seems a bit early. 4 points from 5 IS a bad start in this league but with such a squad overhaul, you'd think they'd have at least given him a few more games to turn it around.Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
Who knows, there might be more going on behind closed doors.
Have they signed Liam Delap yet?
If not this could be good news for another club who made a pitch for him?
They must have Dyche lined up or something.
I think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by jon1959
Some of our fans would have Morison out already too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
O’Neill was under pressure going into the season, so, I agree, it’s odd allowing him to make so many signings and then sack him after they’ve made a below par, but hardly disastrous, start to their campaign. It does make you think that someone they want as manager has said he’s willing to take the job.
Dyche maybe?
I’d sacrifice Morison for Dyche.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNDERHILL1927
If they do have Dyche lined up then they'd be fools not to have him. I think our GD is -1 after 5 so far? (we've scored 3 and conceded 4) and one of those 3 was a 'pass' :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Yes, I'm really surprised he went there as the writing has been on the wall for O'Neill for a while nowQuote:
Originally Posted by jon1959
Just cross posted. I wasn't as blunt as you (for a change) :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
Yes, on a season long loan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62689409
Sunderland boss Alex Neil has held talks with fellow Championship side Stoke City over their vacant managerial position.
Neil not taking charge of Sunderland today.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeningradCowboy
It’s a strange one, I would have thought Sunderland are in a better place financially than Stoke now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
Lunatics I knew fans who thought Whitts was rubbish .. and would shout it out ..Quote:
Originally Posted by UNDERHILL1927