1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Parkinson out

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Mad Dog, Oct 4, 2020.

Page 4 of 4
  1. polyphemus

    polyphemus Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2011
    Messages:
    1,866
    Likes Received:
    3,732
    There is a school of experienced Managers who believe that you build up from the back.

    I'm sure all Managers, including ours, whoever is occupying the chair this month, would like an open cheque book an be allowed to bring in whoever they wanted,
    BUT, thats a fantasy game.
    Our Manager can only play the cards he's been given.

    Some will remember an angry Kevin Keagan saying that he'd rather his side won 5-4 than 1-0.
    And so would us fans.
    BUT
    We would prefer, (or most of us would) to win 1 - 0 than to lose 4 - 5.

    It's VERY early in the Season.
    Only four games played.
    But we have only coceded ONE goal.
    We are in FOURTH place.
    We are unbeaten.

    And from PLANET ZOD comes the call to sack the Manager.
     
    #61
    Last edited: Oct 9, 2020
    polyphemus, Oct 9, 2020
    Montysoptician, rooch 3, Flash Gordon and 6 others like this.
  2. Ozzymac

    Ozzymac Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2019
    Messages:
    5,069
    Likes Received:
    12,055
    Stop with that common sense talk. You'll have the negative fannies pissing their pants soon.
     
    #62
    Ozzymac, Oct 9, 2020
    Montysoptician likes this.
  3. SAFCDRUM

    SAFCDRUM Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    8,395
    Likes Received:
    23,847
    Sssssshhhhhhhhhhh we are unbeaten (in 90 mins) this season. Dont tell anyone.
     
    #63
    SAFCDRUM, Oct 9, 2020
  4. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    65,073
    Likes Received:
    151,289
    Calling for the manager's head, at this point, can't be anything but attention seeking.

    He obviously won't be sacked and doesn't deserve to be as things stand.
     
    #64
    Smug in Boots, Oct 9, 2020
    Nig, Montysoptician, Daz and 2 others like this.
  5. Flash Gordon

    Flash Gordon Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2019
    Messages:
    5,763
    Likes Received:
    15,998
    There's a generation of Italian managers who were recognised throughout the world as the most tactically proficient in their field by building from the back. I'm not suggesting Parkinson is at that level, and to be honest I'm not even a big fan, but it's a valid school of thought that winning can be achieved more easily by conceding less, than by scoring more.

    It's too soon to write off Graham and O'Brien as well obviously. Our attack will get better as the season goes on. The fact that our defence has started so impressively is very encouraging and Parkinson deserves kudos for that.

    The only priority this season is promotion. Good performances would be nice, but I'll settle for a turgid season of football and finishing with 92 points.
     
    #65
    Flash Gordon, Oct 9, 2020
    Nig, Montysoptician, Ozzymac and 1 other person like this.
  6. rooch 3

    rooch 3 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    18,751
    Likes Received:
    27,825
    You will be relieved to know you are going to get your wish <laugh>
     
    #66
    rooch 3, Oct 10, 2020
  7. Sunderpitt

    Sunderpitt Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    10,976
    Likes Received:
    14,470
    Do you think they tried to offload Grigg and Wyke there us no indication they did.... if all else failed they could have had their contracts terminated with a lump sum? This would not probably count in the salary cap.

    Bringing Graham in cos he is on a free, an old slow non-scoring striker can never make sense.

    As we guess that Donald is no longer involved Oarly and co are making some inane decisions about players ins and out and team selections... its dreadful
     
    #67
    Sunderpitt, Oct 10, 2020
Page 4 of 4

Share This Page