Dick Advocaat

[ArmchairDiehard]

On his way out apparently.

Big Sam to take over?

 

[Stevencc]

Poor old Dick. he should have ended on a high at the end of last season.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

Agreed. Not sure why they don't go for someone like Allardyce in the summer if I'm honest. Some might not like his style of football but he's a proven manager who virtually guarantees you survival.

 

[SALTIRE]

Agreed. Not sure why they don't go for someone like Allardyce in the summer if I'm honest. Some might not like his style of football but he's a proven manager who virtually guarantees you survival.

Sam would take it just to wind up the Geordies even more as well

 

[JimJams]

Wouldn't touch it if I were Allardyce.

 

[JaseTheVillain]

It's happening earlier than usual this season.

 

[JoshBCFC]

Looks like he's leaving, apparently he's made a decision on his future and I doubt he'd say that unless he was going.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

Wouldn't touch it if I were Allardyce.

I think this is the sort of job that would tempt someone like Allardyce back into management.

 

[JimJams]

They've got a shit squad and no resources. It's a hiding to nothing.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

I wouldn't say they've got a shit squad. A few decent, proven players in that team that just aren't performing at the minute.

 

[G.B]

They've got 2 decent players and no money. Can't see them attracting anyone proven like Alardyce. There's no need for him to risk it with a job like that, one that offers little chance of actually improving the team, he can simply wait for something better to come up.

 

[JaseTheVillain]

He'll probably be in the Villa job by the end of the year if Sherwood doesn't seriously improve.

 

[JimJams]

Now that's more realistic, Villa at least look like they have something to work with even if they don't buy.

 

[merseyboyred]

If Short's turned off the tap it's understandable considering how much they've spent.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

It's a bit strange for a Dick to pull out early...

 

[Jarv]

He's gone

 

[GodsGift]

Third year running a manager has left Sunderland before the derby with Newcastle.

 

[Rammy]

Paul Jewell is available.

 

[JaseTheVillain]

I'm disappointed, we didn't get to give them their annual thrashing that results in their manager getting sacked.

 

[Jarv]

feel a bit sorry for him. he should have retired at the end of last season and gone out on a high

 

[FishyMackem]

Not really a surprise to anybody really. Hoping that Dick's replacement isn't Allardyce. Can't stand the bloke.

 

[Gilly?]

Brendan Rodgers will need a job soon.

 

[JaseTheVillain]

Lambert and McLeish are looking too. Sherwood won't be far behind unless things quickly improve.

 

[SALTIRE]

Enjoy your retirement big Dick. Big Sam to come in and get Sunderland into Europe, you heard it here first!

 

[Rammy]

Sean Dyche sounding likely according to Burnley fans.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

Still fancy Big Sam myself.

 

[Murphy]

Surprised Pearson hasn't been mentioned by any on here - seems like the sort of character Sunderland need.

Although having said that if Sunderland were to get relegated I wouldn't be shedding any tears.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

I see what you're saying, but for me Sunderland need something a little bit different this time around. They need an experienced Premier League manager who's been there and done it over a number of years.

Allardyce fits the bill perfectly.

 

[Abertawe]

Really can't see Allardyce taking it. It's not like WHU where they had a decent squad to get promoted with. Sunderland have a gash squad and need to cut costs so they can't exactly evolve the squad with great ease. Big Sam is best biding his time for another position to become available.

 

[ArmchairDiehard]

Their squad isn't that bad. They've got Defoe who scores goals, so that's a start. It's not like they're firing blanks. If Sam can make them a bit tighter at the back they'll survive and give him time to bring in his own players in January.