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Michael Beale sacked after ‘boardroom tension’ and ‘unhappy’ Sunderland players with Polish coach now linked
What the national media has been reporting regarding Michael Beale’s departure from Sunderland
By James Copley
Published 20th Feb 2024, 08:21 GMT
Updated 20th Feb 2024, 08:22 GMT
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Michael Beale is no longer the head coach at Sunderland after leaving his post on Monday afternoon following a disastrous 12-game spell.
- However, a number of national media reports about his last days as Sunderland’s manager have surfaced since his dismissal.
Here, we take you through the key headlines that you may have missed:
TalkSPORT – How Michael Beale lost his players
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“Beale is understood to have lost the dressing room, with the Sunderland players particularly unhappy at being made to do extra training after a defeat, while the manager himself took the day off.”
The Sun – Extra training for Sunderland players
“That is because Beale is understood to have hauled the players in to do extra training following the loss.
“Incredibly, though, the manager did not go into the training ground and took the day off, prompting fury among the team.”
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Michael Beale sacked after ‘boardroom tension’ and ‘unhappy’ Sunderland players with Polish coach now linked
What the national publications have been saying about Michael Beale’s exit from Sunderland
By James Copley
Published 20th Feb 2024, 08:21 GMT
Updated 20th Feb 2024, 08:22 GMT
Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276
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Michael Beale is no longer the head coach at Sunderland after leaving his post on Monday afternoon following a disastrous 12-game spell.
Following his sacking, though, several reports have emerged regarding his final days as Sunderland boss from national publications.
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Here, we take you through the key headlines that you may have missed:
TalkSPORT – How Michael Beale lost his players
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“Beale is understood to have lost the dressing room, with the Sunderland players particularly unhappy at being made to do extra training after a defeat, while the manager himself took the day off.”
The Sun – Extra training for Sunderland players
“That is because Beale is understood to have hauled the players in to do extra training following the loss.
“Incredibly, though, the manager did not go into the training ground and took the day off, prompting fury among the team.”
TeamTALK – Polish coach linked with Sunderland job
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“The Black Cats board will now draw up a list of potential replacements and TEAMtalk understands there are a couple who have already put themselves forward or have been identified as potential targets.
“One to watch is Polish coach Marek Papszun who would be keen to talk to the club and has been approached by several clubs in the UK and Saudi in recent months.
“The 49-year-old is a name well-known within the game due to his success with Polish side Rakow Czestochowa.”
is understood tensions had been rising behind the scenes since the 43-year-old Londoner began voicing his concern at his young team’s lack of an experienced centre-forward. Sunderland’s 27-year-old owner, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, had fallen out with Mowbray when the latter publicly emphasised this glaring flaw in the club’s recruitment blueprint.
Compounding his growing political problems at boardroom level, Beale never won the hearts and minds of Sunderland supporters. His unpopularity only rose after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Birmingham, now managed by Mowbray. Beale appeared to snub Trai Hume when he substituted the defender in the 88th minute. Television footage shows Beale ignoring his player’s outstretched hand. He apologised for that oversight on social media, denying he had refused to shake hands while also praising Hume and his professionalism.”