The Martin O'Neill thread (with added sacking #2188)

[peter w]

It's interesting that among all these Sunderland fan's threads not once does it remark that Villa fans had predicted his reign at Sunderland and how much of a one-trick pony he really was. One thing that struck me when I went up to Sunderland in October was that they were genuinely surprised - the ones that spoke to me going to and coming from the ground - that Villa fans weren't overwhemingly still supporters of O'Neill.

[Greg N'Ash]

It's interesting that among all these Sunderland fan's threads not once does it remark that Villa fans had predicted his reign at Sunderland and how much of a one-trick pony he really was. One thing that struck me when I went up to Sunderland in October was that they were genuinely surprised - the ones that spoke to me going to and coming from the ground - that Villa fans weren't overwhemingly still supporters of O'Neill.

Press perspective init. General view put about by the media that we were in love with him and that Lerner had dropped a major ricket in not caving in to his demands and begging him to stay. Plus if its not your club you tend to see things purely in where they're finishing and not the performances or the price paid in the long run

[avfc_1874]

Di Canio travelling up for talks according to Sky.

[Davey B]

Di Canio travelling up for talks according to Sky.

Better than Schteeve the wally with the brolly McClaren imho, but underwhelming to say the least .......... 

[SoccerHQ]

It's worth a risk imo. A wildcard manager like Di Canio could fire Sunderland to a win or two whereas Hughes or Curbishley would be safety first and try to draw their way to safety which with your fixtures left wouldn't be enough.

[TheSandman]

Listening to the Press Pass on Talksport (I know, I know) and the journos on that are giving him a right kicking. One of them is saying a lot of the same things us and some Sunderland fans say about him. A nice refreshing change from the likes of Murphy and Holt.

EDIT: One of the journos on it is noted 'Monette' Paddy Barclay. 

[SoccerHQ]

I'm listening to it aswell and Barclay is on there!

[JUAN PABLO]

If Sunderland do go down , I dont think we could do any worse than get  Lee Cattermole , better than that El Ahmadi
, we need some bite and leadership  in midfield.

[cdbearsfan]

Whether successful or not, it's a shame if Di Nazio takes over. Sunderland are a likeable enough club with genuine fans but, yet again, it appears they are about to appoint a loathsome manager so I'll have to hate them till he leaves.

Would much rather he ended up at some bunch of bastards like Leeds or Small Heath. I only have so much hate to give.

That's it. I'm afraid I can no longer be arsed to hate West Ham. Sorry everyone.

[eastie]

If Sunderland do go down , I dont think we could do any worse than get  Lee Cattermole , better than that El Ahmadi
, we need some bite and leadership  in midfield.

I'd agree apart from the fact he seems injury prone - if  fit then a quality player but he's played little in the last 2 years.

[paulcomben]

Going from O'Neill to Di Canio is like having your grandma round for tea on Easter Sunday, then going out clubbing with your cocaine addict cousin.

As many of you no doubt are...

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I agree with Eastie I think MON will become a TV pundit probably next season and for the BBC.

His best mate left Head of Sport at the BBC to take up a similar role at ITV.
I can see him going to Leeds in the summer.

[ozzjim]

leeds is a good call. His ego will not allow him to stop on the back of being sacked.

[eastie]

leeds is a good call. His ego will not allow him to stop on the back of being sacked.

Cant see him being interested in managing in the lower divisions - if moyes goes from everton as expected then mon may throw his hat in the ring , but I think at 61 he probably won't manage at club level again .

The republic job may appeal to him .

[SoccerHQ]

I can't see him managing again.

Maybe Norn Iron but it's a long shot for them to qualify for a major tournament anytime soon.