Sunderland have named Gus Poyet as their new manager, according to the BBC.
The Uruguayan replaces the sacked Paolo Di Canio and becomes the Black Cat’s sixth boss in just five years.
The North East club are bottom of the Premier League without a win this season and fired Di Canio last month, with Poyet one of the bookmaker’s early favourites for the position at the Stadium of Light.
Poyet, 45, was himself sacked by former club Brighton back in June, and will bring his former Seagulls backroom staff Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway with him.
Prior to Poyet’s appointment, Sunderland’s senior professional development coach Kevin Ball has been overseeing affairs as interim manager, and had also asked to be considered for the position.
However, chairman Ellis Short said:
“We analysed a wide range of candidates and believe that Gus’s track record, experience, commitment and passion...
The Uruguayan replaces the sacked Paolo Di Canio and becomes the Black Cat’s sixth boss in just five years.
The North East club are bottom of the Premier League without a win this season and fired Di Canio last month, with Poyet one of the bookmaker’s early favourites for the position at the Stadium of Light.
Poyet, 45, was himself sacked by former club Brighton back in June, and will bring his former Seagulls backroom staff Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway with him.
Prior to Poyet’s appointment, Sunderland’s senior professional development coach Kevin Ball has been overseeing affairs as interim manager, and had also asked to be considered for the position.
However, chairman Ellis Short said:
“We analysed a wide range of candidates and believe that Gus’s track record, experience, commitment and passion...
- 10/8/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
copyright Andrew Orchard
Manchester United travel to the Stadium of Light late on Saturday afternoon knowing that a symbolic steadying of the ship is in order to ensure a bad start does not become a disaster.
On the face of it, this seems a perfect time to play the Black Cats, a team who have only picked up 3 points in there last 10 Premier League games, scoring only 8 goals in the same period. This was however, with the eclectic talents of Paolo Di Canio at the helm and Kevin Ball seems to have restored a bit of peace to the side, making them dangerous opponents.
Its obtuse to say that Manchester United have been poor of late, being totally outclassed (v Manchester City), uncreative (v West Brom) or adopting a siege mentality v (Shakhtar). Its common knowledge that this is a team in need of change, ranging from the extreme to the subtle.
Manchester United travel to the Stadium of Light late on Saturday afternoon knowing that a symbolic steadying of the ship is in order to ensure a bad start does not become a disaster.
On the face of it, this seems a perfect time to play the Black Cats, a team who have only picked up 3 points in there last 10 Premier League games, scoring only 8 goals in the same period. This was however, with the eclectic talents of Paolo Di Canio at the helm and Kevin Ball seems to have restored a bit of peace to the side, making them dangerous opponents.
Its obtuse to say that Manchester United have been poor of late, being totally outclassed (v Manchester City), uncreative (v West Brom) or adopting a siege mentality v (Shakhtar). Its common knowledge that this is a team in need of change, ranging from the extreme to the subtle.
- 10/4/2013
- by James Abbott
- Obsessed with Film
A week ago today, Sunderland parted company with manager Paolo Di Canio after a mere 13 games in charge of the North East outfit.
It was a decision so abrupt that it might have been surprising had it not been for the hostile footballing climate Premier League managers are living in these days.
It was also a decision that, going off recent results and past political statements and allegiances, cannot really be argued against.
A divisive character, the fiery, outspoken Italian proceeded over a run of form at the Stadium of Light that left the Black Cats rock bottom of the Premier League with just one point from an available 15.
Di Canio’s axing came following four defeats in five league games and leaves Sunderland looking for their sixth permanent manager in less than five years.
For now, Kevin Ball has taken control of the reins but he could not find...
It was a decision so abrupt that it might have been surprising had it not been for the hostile footballing climate Premier League managers are living in these days.
It was also a decision that, going off recent results and past political statements and allegiances, cannot really be argued against.
A divisive character, the fiery, outspoken Italian proceeded over a run of form at the Stadium of Light that left the Black Cats rock bottom of the Premier League with just one point from an available 15.
Di Canio’s axing came following four defeats in five league games and leaves Sunderland looking for their sixth permanent manager in less than five years.
For now, Kevin Ball has taken control of the reins but he could not find...
- 9/30/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Gus Poyet has taken over from sacked manager Paolo Di Canio as Sunderland boss, according to reports in Italy.
Di Canio was axed on Monday after just 13 games in charge of the Black Cats and with the club rock bottom of the Premier League after picking up just one point from an available 15.
Caretaker manager Kevin Ball took charge for last night’s 2-0 win over Peterborough in the League Cup and put it on record that he would be interested in replacing the controversial Italian.
However, it now appears as though Sunderland are instead about to announce the appointment of Poyet. A Tweet from the page of respected Italian sports journalist Gabriele Marcotti re-tweeting a message given out by Italy based Sky Sports reporter Gianluca Di Marzio broke the news this morning…
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Poyet has only taken charge of one club in the past – Brighton & Hove...
Di Canio was axed on Monday after just 13 games in charge of the Black Cats and with the club rock bottom of the Premier League after picking up just one point from an available 15.
Caretaker manager Kevin Ball took charge for last night’s 2-0 win over Peterborough in the League Cup and put it on record that he would be interested in replacing the controversial Italian.
However, it now appears as though Sunderland are instead about to announce the appointment of Poyet. A Tweet from the page of respected Italian sports journalist Gabriele Marcotti re-tweeting a message given out by Italy based Sky Sports reporter Gianluca Di Marzio broke the news this morning…
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Poyet has only taken charge of one club in the past – Brighton & Hove...
- 9/25/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Tuesday, September 24 Venue: Stadium of Light Kick-Off: 19:45
Sunderland begin life without manager Paolo Di Canio as they welcome Peterborough to the Stadium of Light for tonight’s Capital One Cup clash.
Team News
Kevin Ball will take charge of Sunderland tonight in the wake of the sacking of manager Paolo Di Canio.
And he has an instant obstacle to overcome in that he will be without star-striker Steven Fletcher, who sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder in the 3-0 defeat to West Brom over the weekend.
Peterborough will be without suspended duo Nathaniel Knight-Percival and Mark Little, who were sent off in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Mk Dons and serve the first of their three-match bans.
However, manager Darren Ferguson could welcome Danny Kearns back into the side, despite the midfielder missing out at the weekend due to a knock.
(BBC)
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Tonight’s...
Date: Tuesday, September 24 Venue: Stadium of Light Kick-Off: 19:45
Sunderland begin life without manager Paolo Di Canio as they welcome Peterborough to the Stadium of Light for tonight’s Capital One Cup clash.
Team News
Kevin Ball will take charge of Sunderland tonight in the wake of the sacking of manager Paolo Di Canio.
And he has an instant obstacle to overcome in that he will be without star-striker Steven Fletcher, who sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder in the 3-0 defeat to West Brom over the weekend.
Peterborough will be without suspended duo Nathaniel Knight-Percival and Mark Little, who were sent off in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Mk Dons and serve the first of their three-match bans.
However, manager Darren Ferguson could welcome Danny Kearns back into the side, despite the midfielder missing out at the weekend due to a knock.
(BBC)
Key Stats
Tonight’s...
- 9/24/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Media Image Ltd
After just five league games of the 2013/14 Premier League season Sunderland have taken the decision to sack manager Paolo Di Canio.
A statement posted on the club’s official website confirmed that the club had parted company with Di Canio and that youth team coach Kevin Ball will take temporary charge for the Capital One cup match against Peterborough.
Di Canio only joined the club in March after being appointed as Martin O’Neill’s successor and lasted just thirteen games in charge.
Here we give five reasons as to why the club may have come to the conclusion that the Italian’s time was up on Wearside.
5. Results
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Di Canio was appointed as Sunderland manager back in March charged with keeping the club in the Premier League having gone eight games without a win under Martin O’Neill.
After a 2-1 defeat at...
After just five league games of the 2013/14 Premier League season Sunderland have taken the decision to sack manager Paolo Di Canio.
A statement posted on the club’s official website confirmed that the club had parted company with Di Canio and that youth team coach Kevin Ball will take temporary charge for the Capital One cup match against Peterborough.
Di Canio only joined the club in March after being appointed as Martin O’Neill’s successor and lasted just thirteen games in charge.
Here we give five reasons as to why the club may have come to the conclusion that the Italian’s time was up on Wearside.
5. Results
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Di Canio was appointed as Sunderland manager back in March charged with keeping the club in the Premier League having gone eight games without a win under Martin O’Neill.
After a 2-1 defeat at...
- 9/23/2013
- by Stephen Brown
- Obsessed with Film
Media Image Ltd
Premier League Sunderland have parted company with manager Paolo Di Canio after the Wearsiders slumped to bottom of the table following defeat to West Bromwich Albion.
The Black Cats released a statement which added how coach Kevin Ball will take charge of the side’s next game against Peterborough United in the midweek Capital One Cup clash.
A permanent replacement for Di Canio will be announced in due time. Roberto Di Matteo, Gus Poyet, Steve McLaren, and the previously sacked Martin O’Neill are among the favourites to be the North-East side’s next manager.
Paolo Di Canio won just two matches from 13 while in charge of the Black Cats, and in the aftermath of the side’s latest defeat he confronted the angry Sunderland supporters – who were heard demanding his sacking.
The board have cited how the results were reason enough for Di Canio’s sacking,...
Premier League Sunderland have parted company with manager Paolo Di Canio after the Wearsiders slumped to bottom of the table following defeat to West Bromwich Albion.
The Black Cats released a statement which added how coach Kevin Ball will take charge of the side’s next game against Peterborough United in the midweek Capital One Cup clash.
A permanent replacement for Di Canio will be announced in due time. Roberto Di Matteo, Gus Poyet, Steve McLaren, and the previously sacked Martin O’Neill are among the favourites to be the North-East side’s next manager.
Paolo Di Canio won just two matches from 13 while in charge of the Black Cats, and in the aftermath of the side’s latest defeat he confronted the angry Sunderland supporters – who were heard demanding his sacking.
The board have cited how the results were reason enough for Di Canio’s sacking,...
- 9/22/2013
- by Crip Cooke
- Obsessed with Film
"Shameless" actor Steve Howey has been cast as a possible love interest for Jess (Zooey Deschanel) on "New Girl." But can this big, handsome man truly be the love Jess is looking for?
Howey is best known for playing Kevin Ball on Showtime's "Shameless" and Van Montgomery on "Reba." He will appear in an upcoming episode as Jax McTavish, a professional football player who comes into the roommates' lives after Winston (Lamorne Morris) interviews him at work (as first reported by TVLine). Jax, apparently a somewhat intense young man, then comes to the loft where Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Nick (Jake Johnson) are celebrating 10 years of living together.
It's at this party that Jess and Jax first meet.
Jax is but one in a long line of suitors who basically exist to keep Jess and Nick apart for just a little longer. When last we saw Miss Day, for example,...
Howey is best known for playing Kevin Ball on Showtime's "Shameless" and Van Montgomery on "Reba." He will appear in an upcoming episode as Jax McTavish, a professional football player who comes into the roommates' lives after Winston (Lamorne Morris) interviews him at work (as first reported by TVLine). Jax, apparently a somewhat intense young man, then comes to the loft where Schmidt (Max Greenfield) and Nick (Jake Johnson) are celebrating 10 years of living together.
It's at this party that Jess and Jax first meet.
Jax is but one in a long line of suitors who basically exist to keep Jess and Nick apart for just a little longer. When last we saw Miss Day, for example,...
- 1/26/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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