Sunderland Handed Boost In Pursuit Of Manager With 42.5% Win Rate

05/04/2024 Raymond 0

Following Tony Mowbray’s dismissal in early December, the Black Cats were positioned just three points outside the playoffs with a positive goal difference. However, the club’s fortunes took a downturn in the aftermath of Mowbray’s departure, resulting in Sunderland’s descent into the bottom half of the Championship table, perilously close to the relegation zone. Their aspirations of Premier League promotion have been dashed, particularly after suffering a humiliating 5-1 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers, leaving them trailing 13 points behind Norwich City, who occupy the final playoff place. As the season progresses, Sunderland’s pursuit of a new manager continues, with speculation swirling around potential candidates.

Transfer gossip: Sunderland line up England youth player to replace £20m-rated star

01/04/2024 Raymond 0

Amid preparations for the Championship’s decisive phase, Sunderland finds itself amidst a whirlwind of transfer news and speculations. The club is already scouting for a successor to Anthony Patterson in anticipation of heightened interest during the summer transfer window. Patterson, a homegrown talent, emerged as a pivotal figure during Sunderland’s League One campaign, playing a key role in their promotion via the playoffs. Maintaining his status as Sunderland’s primary goalkeeper under various managerial regimes, Patterson’s consistent performances have attracted significant attention, with reports indicating Sunderland’s valuation of £20 million for the Academy of Light graduate. However, Sunderland is now exploring alternatives and has reportedly set its sights on Wigan Athletic’s Sam Tickle.

Rusyn should start up front over Burstow until the end of the season

08/02/2024 Raymond 0

The reliance on Jack Clarke for scoring has become apparent, with the former Tottenham Hotspur forward accounting for 13 of the team’s goals in the Championship, contributing to 40% of their total goals. The lack of offensive output from the strikers is glaring, with Dan Neil and Jobe Bellingham currently serving as the second top scorers with four goals each. Interestingly, all the club’s top scorers have been regular starters throughout the season, a privilege neither Burstow nor Rusyn have enjoyed in the 2023/24 campaign thus far.