AN Press conference - CANCELLED

[Sessegnons Mam]

The recruitment has been good too. We are looking in the right places. I just don’t understand this at all

It hasn't. We've signed one proven player above what we had last season, a league below.

 

[rubberface]

Sorry 'tried to walk away twice'. What does that mean

Sorry, he has threatened to walk twice this summer.

 

[Super Ted]

He’s not like. He’s gone.

Agreed, You dont give permission for him to seek another job when he’s under comtract here unless theres a willingness on both parties to make a change.

Abysnal from the club after the start we have had.

 

[Wild Card]

Do we have a say in who he talks to given his contract type/situation? Could it not be a case of there is nothing we can do about them talking to him? and from a media point of view sunderland give permission sounds more dramatic?

 

[Hongkongphooey]

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I've banged on here for weeks saying i've been dissappointed with lack of recruitment..i got pelters. Turns out Neil has been to. Tried to walk away twice.

You deserve to be crucified on here by posting shite like that

 

[Why sack Durban]

The recruitment has been good too. We are looking in the right places. I just don’t understand this at all

Maybe he doesn’t think it has been or is enough

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

Sean Dyche

If we’re unwilling to pay Neil the going rate, then there’s absolutely zero chance of getting someone like Dyche.

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

At least he may show some loyalty

The club could show some loyalty to Neil

 

[Sea to Shining Sea]

Where else is it.

Well he’s not turned up for a scheduled press conference whilst journalists are waiting, the Athletic have put a story saying the expectation on Wearside is that he’ll go and Keith Downie has followed suit by saying he’s talking to Stoke.

Whatever the outcome here, it’s quite uncomfortable for us as a club. Neil’s either manipulating a situation to improve his standing and / or terms and conditions here or he’s actually away.

 

[Ch1982]

He might also like Job security. He has a pathetic contract at Sunderland with limited security... Another club could be offering him similar/more money on a longer contract. No brainer for him

He wanted that contract though

 

[West_Winger]

He probably going to go isn't he

Looks like it but I’m not itk at all.

 

[columbo70]

i would imagine Sean Dyche wud be top of list

 

[JAZMAN2]

Don't worry lads, the board will have a new manager in by Christmas after an "extensive" process.

So you can confirm
"They will be looking into it"

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

My estimation of Alex Neil as a man has just f***ing plummeted.

Stoke ffs.

 

[admwil]

Will be interesting at 2pm

 

[biggie]

That's exactly what i was saying but supposedly we can't stop him if it's a rolling contract?

Correct - less than 6 months on his deal

 

[STHLM]

I blame myself. I allowed myself to hope.

 

[rubberface]

What stopped him? If someone wants to leave, who stops them?

Don't know but he has.

 

[Hot Since 82]

I’ve heard Stoke are willing to pay his gas and electric bills.

1 tub of lurpak spreadable (slightly salted) per week thrown in the deal too

 

[RedFlag1308]

If Neil goes I hope we back the club. Yes the contract wasn’t ideal, but this is on him. It’s a crackers decision.