Whats not to like about PDC? Part 1.

Nicked both of these articles from the Journal and both show exactly why he is going to become a very popular figure on Wearside,very quickly so long as the talk is supported by results of course. I have absolutely Zero sympathy with the players on this and hope he does drive them hard. Nice little piss ups and beanos to Dubai are finished and time off will have to be earned from now on. Perfect. Good enough for the underperforming ****ers who have landed us in the bottom 6 with 7 games to go. If they ahd actually bothered this season they wouldnt need the huge culture shocking wellie up the jacksie they are about to receive. My only regret? That I cant witness it for myself on the training ground.


Sunderland have turned to Paolo Di Canio to save them from the dreaded drop. As Neil Cameron discovers, the Italian is known for kicking backsides

THERE would be a pretty lengthy queue outside the Stadium of Light if the fans were given a chance to kick some of the players up the backside.

So no matter what you make of Paolo Di Canio’s appointment, even those supporters deeply unsure about him will be happy to know the new manager is not afraid to deliver a boot when he feels it is deserved.

He even does it when his players have done well for him.

Sunderland are in big trouble. Many supporters have been saying for weeks they are down.

Martin O’Neill had run out of ideas and more surprisingly his passion had gone. This is not something which could be levelled at his successor.

He will not tolerate anything other than total commitment.

Di Canio was asked yesterday about an occasion when he had given his own player a kick.




He wanted to know which one he was being asked about because “it happened two or three times.”

He said: “I did see one picture of an incident where I kicked (Swindon player) Matt Ritchie’s bottom. They said it had happened after I substituted him and was angry.

“No, it was after a game and we were celebrating. Ritchie is a fantastic lad and I hadn’t changed him in the game – we won 1-0.

“I always wait for my players at the end of the game to thank them for their performance.

“I had a special relationship with Ritchie and was joking with him.

“I gave him a little slap on his face and a kick on the bottom – but it was a celebratory moment.”

There was, of course, another time when Di Canio used this tactic in a less friendly manner.

He added: “With James Collins, we won 4-3 against Stoke City at Stoke.

“He is a young player and because of previous experiences, I know after he scores a goal he relaxes.

“He thinks I have scored my goal and my job is done. He came over to the bench to celebrate with me, but the first thing I said to him was now he must start to run everywhere.

“He didn’t really understand, so I kicked his bottom. If it is necessary to win the game then why not?

“People might prefer a different style and I don’t want to criticise other people’s style, but I act in the dugout in a certain way.

“I have passion and sometimes when the players are tired they need to hear your voice, to encourage them or give instructions.

“It can happen I can kick my players bottoms, but hopefully it will only be when we are celebrating.”

For the record, Collins ended up with a hat-trick in that game.

Di Canio does like to play up his pantomime villain image.

He has been sent off three times this season, he substitutes his goalkeeper in the first-half, he rants and raves on the touchline.

However, he gets results. Swindon Town were heading for a possible back-to-back promotions until he left.

Asked about some of his previous decision, some of which have looked a little odd at the time, Di Canio added: “If it is good to win the game then why not?

“I don’t know if there is a code to being a manager, but I remember a few years ago Jose Mourinho at Chelsea took two players off in the first-half and one of them was Ricardo Carvalho who was one of the men who had signed for him.

“He was his friend, but Mourinho was fed up with the way he was approaching the game.

“Everyone was saying he was a fantastic manager because he changed things after 20 minutes and then they won the game.

“There is not a code. If one of my players behaves really well until a day before the game and is really focused with a very high determination then he will start.

“As a manager, I live with them and study them. If you do that you can realise something has happened in the last few hours to change things.

“It might not because one of my players made a technical mistake, it might be because he is making a problem for his team-mates.

“I want to be clear. In a game with Swindon Wes Foderingham, my goalkeeper, one of the best players I brought into the club, conceded the first goal.

“It was a mistake, but I didn’t sub him.

“He conceded a second goal and then started blaming the defensive line.

“So at this moment I was worried we might have the worst defeat ever when you have people who keep arguing and blaming each other. You have to make a decision.

“That decision was to change the goalkeeper because he was the only one blaming four other players.

“You can’t change four players and anyway those four players were right.

“He was in the wrong, but they didn’t blame him.

“It looked like Di Canio just subbed a player because he was angry. No, there was a reason and the results I got after that moment were excellent. Wes became a better athlete and a better person. He was only 19, young, but he became the best keeper in League One, so who was right? The media or Paolo Di Canio?”

Di Canio’s immediate remit is straightforward enough, even if the task itself is huge.

He said: “If we are talking about success than it’s obviousthe first thing is we need to stay in the league.

“Even if we win seven out of seven we can’t qualify for Europe, so staying up is the only thing we can target.

“We have to achieve success step by step that in the future we can put together a fantastic plan.

“Eventually we can imagine seeing Sunderland in a very different position at this stage of the season, but now, the only thing to think about is getting enough points to stay in the league – that will be enough of a success.

“At the beginning of the season, we couldn’t have imagined this team would be in this position, one point from the relegation zone.

“Now we are there and at this moment we have to think that we must maintain our place in the league.

“That will be satisfaction, not a big success, but at the moment it is important for us.”

PAOLO DI CANIO has laid down the law to Sunderland’s players who have been told in no uncertain terms what their uncompromising new manager expects from them.

The Journal understands the Italian informed the squad there would be few if any days off between now and their final Premier League game against Tottenham on Sunday, May 19, as the Wearside club continue their fight against relegation.

And that on the first day of training the first-team squad ran for an hour without seeing a football, giving them a taste of the new hardline fitness regime.

Di Canio also told his players that from today onwards he did not want to hear of any of them even going shopping as he wants them home resting before the weekend’s match.

This may have come as a shock to the players, but it will also be welcome by Sunderland supporters who have been crying out for things to dramatically change.

We also understand that the club are considering appointing a director of football in the summer – but Di Canio will still have the final say on all transfers.

Di Canio yesterday released a further statement which went much further in terms of clarifying his political beliefs.




He said: “I have clearly stated I do not wish to speak about matters other than football, however, I have been deeply hurt by the attacks on the football club.

“This is an historic, proud and ethical club and to read and hear some of the vicious and personal accusations is painful.

“I am an honest man, my values and principles come from my family and my upbringing.

“I feel I should not have to continually justify myself to people who do not understand this.

“Hhowever I will say one thing only – I am not the man some people like to portray. I am not political, I do not affiliate myself to any organisation.

“I am not a racist and I do not support the ideology of fascism. I respect everyone.

“I am a football man and this and my family are my focus. Now I will speak only of football.”

In truth, football is what most Sunderland supporters are solely interested in, starting with their team taking something from Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Di Canio has demanded every effort from his players over these final matches, seven games which will determine the club’s Premier League stature.

The Italian did explain his philosophy regarding hard work after his first few days at the club.

He said: “Maybe I need to be relaxed or maybe I need to kick bottoms.

“Maybe there might be young players here who are lazy but it is obvious not every environment is the same.

“I have to read my players. I could be the most quiet manager in the world, although that is really difficult for me with my body language.

“What won’t change from League Two or League One to here will be the discipline and dedication.

“We will have to work so hard during the week otherwise the product we deliver will not be a good product

 

Not sucking off O'Neill no more CEST? LOL

 

Thought I'd leave the sucking of cocks to you chum.


Youve got lots of practice?

 

Liked the part about the whole goalkeeper situation, finally casted some light onto it.

Seems to like the younger player that he can advise and develop, would this then neglect some of our older team mates?

Can't wait to see what he makes on Connor or the youth team player Mikael mandron

 

The way you went on about mighty O'Neill you was defo proved wrong about O'Neill & I was proved right about him. last comment to you because you are clueless.

 

bloody shame that Oniel got rid of a few young players in the Jan window. I'm sure PDC would have liked to have had a chance to see them play some football.

 

Ive never felt so excited about a new manager in my life, even though he still has the same players I just feel much more relaxed with PDC at the helm and he hasnt even managed a game yet! So strange but although this appointment could go so so wrong, it can also be a match made in heaven and after all the **** SAFC has endured in since its existence, could we be seeing an iconic statue of Di Canio outside the SOL in ten years time? Who knows but thats why we keep turning up every week to find out!

Haway Di Canio and the lads!!!!!

 

I reckon this boy will do good. **** what anybody else thinks politics does not belong in sport. Good luck with him I'm sure he'll have big plans for Sunderland.

Everyone is entitled to be a cu next Tuesday as long as they leave it at the doorstep on match day. Everybody hates Fergie too, you get used to it after a while.

Can't all be pansies like Mankini eh?

 

What happens if you get an erection in a mankini?

 

Your in the ****. Literally.

 

I just hope that he can transfer his drive and passion to our players..

 

dont remind him of his big error in judgement on oneil, (crap)

anyway hot, what do think of the new man

 

Hello there, 2 rampant trumpet blowers for the price of one.

It's so easy to feel superior in such company.

 

Stupid stu and duracell are in an alliance.

 

A bit like our government & just as competent.

 

Why don't you grow up?

 

why dont you get on with your poems and leave the football matters to them who are better judges.

 

You still don't understand stupid matelot...in order to have ant credibility on here or in life you have to earn it..

So far you have zero...

As for football matters, anyone who has their location as space lab, is either 12 or just a sad ****...and not worth the time...

 

More support. This is on an Everton fanzine. A long read but it probably sums up the feelings of most on here, especially the bit about Milliband.

Here's the link
http://efcfeelinblue.com/is-the-manager-a-facist/

 

I guess most true football fans are sick to the back teeth of it now.