Late drama a blow for Sunderland boss Martin OâNeill THEATRE impresario Bill Kenwright naturally enjoyed the dramatic nature of Evertonâs comeback against Sunderland at the weekend. But as chairman of the long-suffering blue half of Merseyside he has a natural affinity with the underdog, and post-match at Goodison Park he could be found offering solace to a dejected Martin OâNeill. Having waited patiently on the touchline for the Sunderland boss to complete his initial post-match interviews, Kenwright put an arm around OâNeillâs shoulder and walked with him under the dimmed stage lights. It was a gesture no doubt appreciated by the Black Catsâ manager still coming too terms with the knowledge that his sideâs best league performance of the season had ended with their third successive defeat. Minutes later, OâNeill was facing the written Press, still struggling to swallow the disappointment âI think we had a great chance to beat Everton, especially if we had taken one of our early chances,â he said, staring at the carpet, brow furrowed. âWe had four clear-cut opportunities in the opening half, and I donât think Everton could have complained at being three down. âUnfortunately weâre up against an Everton side who feel theyâve got the bit between the teeth, who feel as though they can get into the Champions League and will just battle on in games hoping to get there. âWe knew we would be under pressure in the second half, but having said that, we still looked very dangerous on the break. âAnd 14 minutes from time we had taken everything they could have thrown at us, and still looked confident. âSo it was a bitter blow not to take any points.â Crestfallen though he was, he knew there were positives to be taken from the game.. âThe players ironically have taken a lot of confidence from this game,â he noted. âQuite a few players came into good form and feel better for that. âSo weâve lost a game, but we will come back. Itâs still early to judge our season. âAfter our next game, against Fulham, weâll have played 11 games â four at home and seven away, so thereâs an imbalance there. âAnd I think when things balance out weâll turn it around. âAs for the game against Everton? âI donât believe in hoodoo clubs, but maybe thereâs an element about that after watching this match because I really thought we might win that game.â
I was concerned when i read the title "blow for Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill" and when i heard it was Bill Kenright involved it was no suprise. These luvvies and their ways.
Well he hopes the IRA rapes my Janie, would be tougth like as she is six feet under West Road cemetery, Newcastle.
