I think we have 2 weeks personally for the Head Coach. Everyone on holiday now anyway. Any coaches being interviewed will already be researching and getting to know the squad etc. Obviously I'd much prefer something announced now. And I see why people think its important. I just don't think it's as important as getting the right man.
How many threats of violence, suggests of other users being rattled and requests for "proof" of opinions?
And Speakman at the u21, could be a few weeks yet. Think we all need to relax and wait for the club to move.
As long as the new man is in before pre-season then we'll be ok. If Dodds takes "the group" to Benidorm then I'll be really worried
It would and I don't think it's likely BUT this is Sunderland AFC and stuff like that has happened before. What year was it when we had to fly in a load of the u21s as we didn't have a big enough squad for training/matches due to a lack of signings?
I don’t know why because I’ve stomped my feet and spat my dummy out loads this season but I feel really calm about the whole manager situation, i don’t think it’ll drag on all summer, do think it might be after the leagues and cup finals all wrap up though
You are probably right mate. What troubles me a bit is the footy calendar between now and pre season. It is busy. 18th May League 1 play off final 19th May Prem season ends 25th May Cup Final 14th June to 14th July Euros Late July Olympics We head off the Spain 15th July. The above list of tournaments will slow down the summer moves in Europe in my opinion. I hope we are getting ahead of it all now, in terms of players incoming. Not sure we can be waiting until post the euros to do the majority of our work, it will be players not integrated by the start of the season again. We need a fast start next season, in my opinion, or it will feel like this downward spiral is continuing. We all know how form can continue from one season to another.
I'm like you, probably more to do with being relieved the season is over. Time to chill and enjoy the summer
Completely agree. Its why I don't think Speakman is going anywhere too soon. Makes no sense for him to go now as this is practically his busiest period.
Agree mate, weirdly have faith it will all workout well too, I have zero info just think this season has been a huge wake up call for the decision makers
I do think some fresh eyes on recruitment might be needed. Hopefully the new Head Coach is that man. Not saying we do away with how we work, but the fella who will have to deliver the side needs a voice on targets for me. Hoping the head coach is in this week for this reason.
Honestly I'm hoping it's Maric and it's all gonna get announced this week, just so we can crack on and start getting **** sorted
Need to get this appointment right (obviously). They’ve had months now to filter through and identify their man - so I’d like to think this will be sorted very soon. That’s my expectation.
Bayern u19s play their last game of the season on Saturday so maybe it will be next week IF it's Maric
One thing that I think Speakman has done well is to be very professional in transfer negotiations*, signing new players to sensible contracts and improving the contracts of players already here that are performing. I'd be OK if he continues on that side of things in the short term. Transfer strategy needs to be handled by other people though - with more weight to the new head coach's voice. * From what a few posters have said about our high reputation now
Could potentially still see an announcement of an agreement in principle similar to Liverpool and slot
