Yep, my thoughts too. We'll see the papers saying he has no coin, but no way would he have extended without backing. Just get this World Cup out the way and let's have the Mags away first game, 3-0 will probs put us top for a week...
im sure that short will back him. you cant hold gus responcible for shorts mis management of transfers in the past and letting keane, bruce and o'neil buy whatever **** they wanted. gus must be happy with the control he has and the funds available. we need a fair few players as our squad is wafer thin so there must be cash available
That's fantastic news!! I can see why a 2 year contract would be beneficial to both sides. It suits the club financially, no long term contract to compensate if it goes tits up, but if he's successful this season then it can always be extended. From his point of view it gives him a chance to build from last season, add to the squad this summer and see how his first full season in the PL can play out. If he's really successful, then he knows other bigger clubs will come sniffing, and if not so successful, but avoiding relegation, then he's got a chance to extend as well. ES has had several managers and almost all of them have let him down. There's no way he'd be giving out a long term contract to someone after just 28-30 league games. And if he's thinking of selling up soon, then why lumber a new owner with a long term contract that would have to be bought out.
Sometimes it pays to do it that way from a directorate level, the man might do a Malcolm Crosby next season, get my drift?
Gus Poyet has disappointed Southampton by agreeing a new, improved two-year contract with Sunderland, intended to keep him on Wearside until at least 2016. Although the Uruguayan told Ellis Short, the Sunderland owner, that he wanted to stay put three weeks ago certain details had still to be finalised and nothing was formalised until a meeting with the board on Wednesday. There had been concerns among fans that Poyet, whose old, one-year deal contained an exit clause which, until the end of this month, would have enabled a club to poach him without paying compensation, might be tempted by a move south. Instead the manager responsible for Sunderland’s incredible escape from relegation has negotiated an agreement that is understood to extend his sphere of influence to assorted areas, including the academy. Poyet is also believed to have received assurances over both the scale of the summer transfer budget and the parameters of his working relationship with Lee Congerton, Sunderland’s director of football. Bargaining from a position of strength, he appears to have gained increased control. After succeeding Paolo Di Canio and inheriting a seemingly hopeless cause in October, Poyet not only averted demotion to the Championship but led Sunderland to the League Cup final. Along the way he realised the immense potential of a club which, even when struggling, regularly attracted attendances in excess of 40,000. “I am delighted to extend my stay with Sunderland AFC, after an unbelievable season and our famous great escape,” he said. “Stability is key to long-term and sustained success for any football club, and this new contract gives both the club and me that stability going forward. “Now it’s a different challenge for me and the club and I am relishing the next stage with Sunderland. We achieved so much last season, working together – the club and the fans – and we took many good memories from the season. The prospect of creating more of those memories is one which excites me, and now I cannot wait for the next chapter in my career and the history of Sunderland AFC.”
Sunderland AFC’s sporting director, Lee Congerton, added: “We are naturally delighted that Gus has committed his long-term future to Sunderland. Our plans are well underway in terms of summer recruitment and we are working hard to bring new faces to the squad ahead of the 2014-15 season.” Champion that.
Liked the bit about plans well underway for recruitment. Forget paper speculation now as quiet does not mean nowt happening.
I thought this quote would be of interest to you mate, "Instead the manager responsible for Sunderlandâs incredible escape from relegation has negotiated an agreement that is understood to extend his sphere of influence to assorted areas, including the academy." I wonder if we'll ever find out what Poyet meant when he said there was something intrinsically wrong at the club. I suspect it has something to do with the reasons Di Canio was so appalled and why he tried to lay the law down. My guess is that it's to do with a 'British culture' at the club if you get my drift.
I reckon we've all had enough mate. All we're asking for, not that I'm speaking for you, is a well run club, everyone working together and a decent style of football. A bonus would be a trophy and a decent finish in the league ....... and why not, are we any different to Southampton or Swansea? IMO, we need to stop this habit of buying people like O'Shea & AJ, who are on the way 'down' and buy the likes of Bridcutt & Mutch who are on their way 'up'. I feel like we're a bit of an 'old boys club' for some players.
Agree with almost all of that smug - exscept for the AJ bit - I certainlky don't think he is "on his way down". Still not sold on Bridcutt but has shown glimpses of what he's capable of and, with a full pre-season at SAFC, he will benefit. Mutch was a complete twat against us in the Cardiff game - targetted Cattermole and tried to get him sent off (much like Meyler and Elmo) but e's a decent footballer definitely - and you never mind having a "twat" on the field with a bit of ability!!
What I mean is that I don't believe the way forward is to buy 'big name' players from the top clubs. I think they'll always see it as a downward step and psychologically it takes a massive effort to resolve that. I'd rather be signing players desperate to prove themselves who can be influenced by Poyet and the coaching staff. That can either be British players or foreigners wanting to succeed in the Premier League. The supporters always crave 'marquee signings' but I don't believe it's the way forward. I'm talking off the top of my head but I think Southampton have done things the way I'm suggesting.
Probably right mate - although if Messi was spotted in Sunderland I'd be quite happy - as they said in Barcelona - Lionel Messi is Barca's best player, and Barca's second best player is Lionel messi with a torn hamstring!
The squad needs to be moved in the direction you suggest Smug, we have had a little too much experience at times, but it is a fine balance and with some stability this will probably be achieved in time, lets hope so, as we can do without the upheavals of the last few years. The next 12 months are going to be interesting so just lets hope they will also be enjoyable.
Never in doubt. Both parties have invested too much last season to end it now. 2 years is fine by me and gives everyone options and stability. Bet it doesn't stop **** papers like the Sun from peddling its lies though.
Interesting. I thought at the time his use of the word `intrinsic` (by it`s very nature) was intriguing but he was very careful not to give anything away. It could be drinking, cliques, anything and we will probably never find out. The fact that his new contract extends his authority suggests he fully aware of and intends to do something about it. Furthermore, if Short wasn`t aware of it before, he certainly is now. I`ve made no secret of the fact that I consider the youth/development programme to be woeful and the percentage making the grade, numbers wise, abysmal. Considering the facilities at their disposal the return is shocking. I expect first to see subtle changes which might give us a clue as to what Gus was on about but, whatever it was he spotted, he`s not going to sit back and do nothing. Good news I reckon.
IMO Di Canio was horrified by what he saw and tried to build Rome in a day. If he did nothing else he showed up the bunch of slackers for what they were and alerted the supporters to the problems. He prepared the ground for Poyet to come in and has, ironically, made the job easier rather than harder. People who insist on ridiculing Di Canio's regime forget that all the stories of madness in the dressing room etc came from that bunch of slackers. If some also came from the likes of Kevin Ball then I reckon he could've worked his ticket. I thought it was significant that, after the players had forced PDC out they were all screaming, "We want Bally for gaffer!" Yes I bet you ****ing did
Forgot about that. No way KB would want anything to do with that. He`s doing very nicely where he is thank you. His own little empire, his own squads, his own leagues. It`s almost as if he`s playing his own version of football manager. It`s his job to get lads through to the top and, as far as I can see, he`s not doing it.
