New Head Coach

[Forpadydeplasterer]

I didn’t see that mate, all I know is that the lad seems like a really exciting young coach, speaks well, seems ambitious

Sorry was meant to reply to someone else.

Basically someone who works for sky said the rumours of Will Still to Sunderland were getting louder

 

[Hudson92]

Sorry was meant to reply to someone else.

Basically someone who works for sky said the rumours of Will Still to Sunderland were getting louder

He back tracked quick, wonder if he got told to shut his mouth?

 

[Vaux92]

He back tracked quick, wonder if he got told to shut his mouth?

Probably just did it for the engagement imo. I don’t think anyone has a clue, which I love about us these days - as infuriating as it can be, sometimes!

 

[Forpadydeplasterer]

He back tracked quick, wonder if he got told to shut his mouth?

It was quite random. He obviously tweeted it on a bit of a whim but hopefully that's a good thing as he's heard something positive about Still coming here.

 

[Vaux92]

It was quite random. He obviously tweeted it on a bit of a whim but hopefully that's a good thing as he's heard something positive about Still coming here.

Exactly this. Probably knows there’s interest from our side but I don’t think anyone knows any more than that. Fingers crossed we can pull it off with Still but i’m not too hopeful as he seems just out of our reach currently. Saying that, the likes of Cirkin, Clarke and Roberts seemed out of our reach in League One but we managed it. Whoever it is, I have the utmost confidence in our recruitment and it’ll be a good appointment. I’m not worried about it.

 

[Chunksafc]

Can't really explain why, but the fact it's been a week and no announcement is kind of comforting.

Feels like the club are taking their time and making sure it's 100% the right appointment to suit both current and our future needs

 

[Nacho]

Nobody has a clue who it's going to be, I don't think the owners would make a decision just on him winning 2 games

Yeah as far as I'm concerned it's all guesswork. I know people know some of the players but those players aren't sitting around outside Speakman's office watching the comings and goings.

Apart from that I find it hard to believe that Speakman or Dreyfus are going around casually saying it could be Dodds until the end of the season to people that can and will pass it on.

 

[Blond Bombshell]

Nobody has a clue man.

Agreed. Let's speculate all we like, but to say Dodds is getting the gig if we win tomorrow night is naive...

 

[LD19SAFC]

I don’t believe for 1 second he is going to get the gig permanently.

This.

 

[Fly Me To The Moon]

Agreed. Let's speculate all we like, but to say Dodds is getting the gig if we win tomorrow night is naive...

Just going off what rubberface and couple others have said mate

 

[Nads]

I remember we signed Sebastian Coates based on about 3 canny games towards the end of the season full of ****e performances. Anything is possible lol

And wrote him off far too quickly as he’s been a top class defender for years at a way higher level than us.

 

[Tongester55]

As others have said I doubt it will be Dodds. Dodds is speakmans man from Brum and I cannot believe he would expose him to potential failure as a long term caretaker and risk losing his man in the dressing room. Dodds is a constant in the coaching environment that provides the continuity.

I can also see no real reason to have to wait for their target. Pay the compensation required, pay the salary and get it done. We can be promoted this season so lets back the ambition with action now.

And even if we didn't get promoted this season he will have had half a season to work out what needs to be done for next season.

 

[Blond Bombshell]

Just going off what rubberface and couple others have said mate

No problem mate, just doubt he and the others have any insider information.

 

[ROKER PARK]

Can't really explain why, but the fact it's been a week and no announcement is kind of comforting.

Feels like the club are taking their time and making sure it's 100% the right appointment to suit both current and our future needs

Yes, except we are supposed to have our finger on the pulse of all potential managers.

 

[Chunksafc]

Yes, except we are supposed to have our finger on the pulse of all potential managers.

Maybe the ones we have already seen didn't come across well enough in discussions or their club refused permission?

Better to take our time and get it right imo

 

[Fly Me To The Moon]

Can't really explain why, but the fact it's been a week and no announcement is kind of comforting.

Feels like the club are taking their time and making sure it's 100% the right appointment to suit both current and our future needs

That's it isn't it. Two sided coin. It's either this, or they're struggling.

 

[Best uncapped Keeper]

Or it could be taking time to negotiate the compensation package with the prospective one's current club.

 

[JC91]

Sorry was meant to reply to someone else.

Basically someone who works for sky said the rumours of Will Still to Sunderland were getting louder

The lad is a massive Sunderland fan as well.

 

[Vaux92]

Just going off what rubberface and couple others have said mate

It wouldn’t just be based on that though, it’s a process with due diligence. If they deem
he’s the best man for the job, there’s every other factor gone in to it as well, and the result only helps. Sable has been fluctuating as favourite for the past week, and if we can’t get Still, I’d rather it was Dodds than him, someone who the players know, respect and responded to against WBA. Saying that, Still is the perfect candidate but we have to convince him. Dodds doesn’t look as far away from management as people seem to think.

 

[dansafcman]

Dodds is head of individual player development isn't he ? Or has that changed ? My understanding is that He oversees player development through all the age groups,making sure similar coaching and style is done throughout the club.

I doubt, though surprises happen, that the club want him to move on from that role on a permanent basis.

If I'm wrong, and he was assistant coach for the first team instead for example, then that changes things and he might be in consideration in that case