“Phenomenal” coach could become permanent Sunderland manager

Would this be the correct decision by the Black Cats?

An important update from dependable writer Alan Nixon suggests that a “phenomenal” coach could be the future permanent manager of Sunderland.

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The Black Cats recently parted ways with Michael Beale, who was relieved of

his duties after an uninspiring short stint at the Stadium of Light.

Amazingly, the 43-year-old was only in charge of Sunderland for 12 games. During that time, his team was jeered off following a miserable Championship loss at home to Hull City, and he came under fire for allegedly ignoring Trai Hume after he was substituted in the away match against Birmingham City.

The search has been on to find the ideal Beale replacement since his resignation earlier this month. The Black Cats are

allegedly encouraged by the possibility that Reims leader Will Still, a longtime

target, may depart from his current team at the end of the current campaign.

Former Sunderland manager Alex Neil has also surfaced as a potential

candidate. He has demonstrated a desire to accept the position and led the team

into the Championship in 2021–2022, following their victory in the League One

playoffs. For the third time, Mike Dodds is the interim manager at the moment; it

is unclear if the team will continue to use him in that capacity.

Mike Dodds could become permanent Sunderland manager

According to the reliable Nixon on Patreon [via Sunderland AFC News], Dodds could become Sunderland’s next permanent boss, making the leap up from being caretaker manager.

“At the end of the season, Michael Dodds might take over the Sunderland position. Dodds is beginning his third stint as manager of the Stadium of Light, but if things go well, he might be retained. Kristjan Speakman, the director of football, and the coach are close, and Speakman will play a significant role in the choice.”

This update may cause disagreements among Sunderland supporters because Dodds is a well-liked player among parts of the team, as Michael Proctor and Luke O’Nien recently noted.

It’s not been easy, but that was for Doddsy—the way he took charge and the knowledge he provided us with—but that was for him. They’ve been amazing, but he had a difficult time the last time he came in with Proctor. Thus, those two deserve all the praise because they are amazing individuals.”

Others, meanwhile, might prefer a more experienced manager to take over in order to provide Sunderland with the best opportunity of returning to the Premier League in the future, should the team fail to make the playoffs this year.

The coming weeks will probably be crucial for Dodds since victories will be necessary to demonstrate that he is a long-term risk worth taking, but it is conceivable that the Black Cats’ owners will eventually bring in a more well-known player in his place.