I think he's had useful time as manager in Sweden or Norway with limited funds - passion and his connections here are all winners for me - we need more than just discipline - man management, tactical nous and desire I think he may be a good fit and not expensive
I grew up on Leuvensesteenweg and actually played for OHL youths before the club grew into the big club it is now. Suffice to say I know the place well. It's ****ing dull. The beer it produces is jupiler which is swill. Brussels is one thing. Leuven is another.
Seriously I am a bit querky but I really do get Seasick - but always a Sunderland fan with no meaningful oversea journeys - YET
PDC identified the problem here and was crucified for doing so as he was too open with many of his views - he would have been a revelation here if he was given a bit longer
Yes, Jupiler is awful. If you know Belgium then I'm sure you know the joke about it. Fair enough, there is only Jupiler, Stella, and Domus in Leuven itself but the surrounding area contains lots of good breweries in places like Neerijse, Tildonk and Holsbeek. If I was going to Belgium I wouldn't go to Brussels anyway, there are plenty of far nicer places.
Just to allay the O'Shea fears: Next Sunderland manager: Paul Heckingbottom discussed by Black Cats chiefs SUNDERLAND are considering a move for Barnsley gaffer Paul Heckingbottom. By ALEX HARRIS PUBLISHED: 08:49, Fri, Nov 10, 2017 | UPDATED: 09:03, Fri, Nov 10, 2017 please log in to view this image GETTY Sunderland are considering a move for Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom The 40-year-old has been backed into second-favourite for the managerial vacancy behind former Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka. And discussions about Heckingbottom have taken place among Black Cats chiefs, according to the Sunderland Echo. Heckingbottom, currently on a 12-month rolling contract, has won plaudits for his work at Oakwell. He guided Barnsley to promotion from League One and the Football League Trophy in his first season before stabilising the Tykes in the Championship last term. Heckingbottom pledged his future to the Tykes in the wake of Simon Grayson’s sacking last week. Next Sunderland manager odds: Who will replace Simon Grayson? Wed, November 1, 2017 Who is favourite to be named the next manager of Sunderland? (Odds provided by Sky Bet) please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image When asked if he was still satisfied with the Barnsley job, he said: “Yes, undoubtedly so. “Over the years, whether I was a kid, a player, a coach, or working with the first team, there’s been umpteen opportunities to go elsewhere, but I’ve always chosen to stay here, and that’s been down to me at the time. “Everybody knows what I think of the place. As a team, we carry on. We have to take it (the interest) as a positive because it shows we are doing something right and that’s how I look at it. “Other than being asked about it now, it’s not even in my head so that’s as far as it goes.” please log in to view this image GETTY Sunderland have not held talks with Aitor Karanka Sunderland have not held talks with Karanka, despite the Spaniard dropping a possible clue on Twitter. He uploaded a snap of himself at London Kings Cross train station, with the caption: “Next stop…”. Luton Town boss Nathan Jones, former Rangers gaffer Ally McCoist and Sunderland hero Peter Reid have also been linked with the post. Express Sport understands that John O'Shea is not under consideration.
