Sunderland head coach


Is it one of the most difficult jobs in the division? High expectations combined with a model that is cumulative, with inexperienced players, with little control over recruitment. Or is it a joy because you are given young energetic technical players with promise de to coach into a winning side without the surrounding responsibility ?
 
Is it one of the most difficult jobs in the division? High expectations combined with a model that is cumulative, with inexperienced players, with little control over recruitment. Or is it a joy because you are given young energetic technical players with promise de to coach into a winning side without the surrounding responsibility ?

A lot of managers won't fancy it, whilst a lot of head coaches would probably love a crack at it.

The clue is in the job title itself so why anyone coming in would think they'd have control over the day to day running of the club is beyond me.

Maybe it's to hard for those who were once managers to fit into the Head Coach role? They get their feet under the table and then want to start making more decisions which isn't in their remit and then the trouble starts.
 
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A lot of managers won't fancy it, whilst a lot of head coaches would probably love a crack at it.

The clue is in the job title itself so why anyone coming in would think they'd have control over the day to day running of the club is beyond me.

Maybe it's to hard for those who were once managers to fit into the Head Coach role? They get their feet under the table and then want to start making more decisions which isn't in their remit and then the trouble starts.
Aye but that means we never get experience. The age of the players makes me think they need that but maybe I’m wrong. Neil (I know) said it’s not a job for an inexperienced manager because of the pressure
 
Is it one of the most difficult jobs in the division? High expectations combined with a model that is cumulative, with inexperienced players, with little control over recruitment. Or is it a joy because you are given young energetic technical players with promise de to coach into a winning side without the surrounding responsibility ?

I think when things are going well it'll be great but not being able to respond to obvious lacking parts of the squad or make improvements when things are going well is the frustration.

To get promoted from league one, yeah the playoffs in our first season then go into next season with a worse team must be a real kick in the teeth, i know it is just speaking as a fan
 
It's clearly a coaching role rather than a manager role as it seems they have no sway over which players are signed. Caretaker of the model is probably a better description of the role on offer and will only appeal to certain types of manager. Give Warnock the job until the end of the season.
 
Aye but that means we never get experience. The age of the players makes me think they need that but maybe I’m wrong. Neil (I know) said it’s not a job for an inexperienced manager because of the pressure

Well, I'd take what Neil said with a pinch of salt. He's experienced and had his own way at Stoke and lokk how thats working out. Every top coach has had to start off somewhere to make a name for themselves. If the recruitment side can bring in technically gifted players, then a coach with tactical knowledge should be able to get a tune out of them. It's a process that needs both parties to work hand-in-hand for it to work.

It looks to me like Mowbray had started to deviate away from the path That was alrwady laid out. I genuinely think he didn't want to give those strikers the time of day, just like he's sent Bennette off to learn about all things English before letting him kick a ball.
 
Is it one of the most difficult jobs in the division? High expectations combined with a model that is cumulative, with inexperienced players, with little control over recruitment. Or is it a joy because you are given young energetic technical players with promise de to coach into a winning side without the surrounding responsibility ?
The difficulties with the Sunderland job are the conditions under which they are apparently expected to work.
Here’s some foreign kids, see what you can do with them.
 
Is it one of the most difficult jobs in the division? High expectations combined with a model that is cumulative, with inexperienced players, with little control over recruitment. Or is it a joy because you are given young energetic technical players with promise de to coach into a winning side without the surrounding responsibility ?
Personally i can't see this model working. There's no flexability in it regarding transfers. Far too rigid and structured. Hope i'm wrong.
 
Is it one of the most difficult jobs in the division? High expectations combined with a model that is cumulative, with inexperienced players, with little control over recruitment. Or is it a joy because you are given young energetic technical players with promise de to coach into a winning side without the surrounding responsibility ?
I'd rather coach this Sunderland side than most of the sides in the division.
 
I think the experience of Neil and Mowbray will put off a lot of the ‘usual suspects’.

I’d be staggered if the next man is British.
They'll all still want the job with the idea that they can influence how the model works down the line. Neil and Mowbray both knew from the start, but both still moaned about it later.
 
Is it one of the most difficult jobs in the division? High expectations combined with a model that is cumulative, with inexperienced players, with little control over recruitment. Or is it a joy because you are given young energetic technical players with promise de to coach into a winning side without the surrounding responsibility ?
The problem I've got with this model is who takes responsibility for the defeats and poor performances.
Coaching v selection
Surely it's got to be coaching & selection otherwise Speakman is just as responsible for a defeat as the head coach.
If it's true that there is interference on the selection side of things then we truly have a big problem here.
 
Personally i can't see this model working. There's no flexability in it regarding transfers. Far too rigid and structured. Hope i'm wrong.
I worry they don’t listen to certain people and that’s never a good thing. We have improved hugely in so many aspects but the ultimate test is whether it gets us promoted sustainably ie so we stay there.
 
It's clearly a coaching role rather than a manager role as it seems they have no sway over which players are signed. Caretaker of the model is probably a better description of the role on offer and will only appeal to certain types of manager. Give Warnock the job until the end of the season.
Warnock would take it if offered imo and is possibly better tactically that Tony. I think the young uns would respect him too if im honest ( they should do given his record )
 
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