Sunderland turn to another manager as a potential move is on the verge
“Could actually work” – Sunderland and a potential move for Scott Parker: The verdict
Sunderland could turn to Scott Parker as they search for their next head coach,
with the former England international midfielder currently out of work
HIGHLIGHTS
- Mike Dodds appointed as Sunderland interim boss, giving hierarchy time to decide on next permanent head coach.
- Raised expectations after replacing Mowbray, Beale struggling, fans frustrated with management decisions at the Stadium of Light.
- Scott Parker could be a good fit at Sunderland due to his prior Championship promotion wins, but foreign coaches may suit better.
This post is a part of Football League World’s “The Verdict” series, in which
FLW writers provide their own thoughts on the newest breaking news, teams,
players, managers, possible signings, and other topics.
In order to allow the hierarchy time to consider their options before selecting
the next permanent head coach, Sunderland appointed Mike Dodds as
interim manager until the end of the current campaign.
Sunderland’s managerial search following Michael Beale departure
The Black Cats have had a turbulent campaign so far, with the decision to
sack Tony Mowbray back in December coming as a surprising one.
His replacement, Michael Beale, did not make the impact
the Sunderland hierarchy wanted, which forced them to turn to Dodds just two
months after the ex-Rangers chief had arrived.
Dodds’ contract expires in May, giving Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and sporting director
Kristjaan Speakman some breathing room as they search for the next leader.
This is an important appointment, as fans at the Stadium of Light are
understandably growing increasingly irate with those in charge.
Could Scott Parker be a good fit for Sunderland AFC?
A host of names have been linked with the role since Beale’s departure, and one
name that is available is former Bournemouth boss Scott Parker.
Could Scott Parker be a good fit for Sunderland AFC?
A host of names have been linked with the role since Beale’s departure, and one
name that is available is former Bournemouth boss Scott Parker.
The 43-year-old has won two promotions from the Championship with the Cherries and Fulham over the years,
whilst he also had a short, unsuccessful spell in charge of Club Brugge.
| Scott Parker’s Managerial Career So Far | |||||
| Team | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | |
| Fulham | 105 | 37 | 25 | 43 | |
| Bournemouth | 55 | 28 | 14 | 13 | |
| Club Brugge | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Stats Correct As Of February 27, 2024 – As Per Transfermarkt | |||||
Even in his brief managerial career so far, there have been plenty of highs and
lows for Parker, but would he be a good fit for Sunderland? Or should they look
elsewhere? Some FLW writers have shared their thoughts…
Chris Gallagher
Scott Parker could actually work at Sunderland.
Parker doesn’t have a great reputation with football fans, but the reality is that he’s won two promotions from the
Championship already in his career, which is impressive.
Naturally, it’s fair to note that he earned those promotions with strong teams, but the work still needs to be done.
He is well respected in the industry as a coach, and Sunderland would be the best place for him to partially rebuild his
reputation because he would be working with a young, bright team that would be
receptive to his suggestions and willing to get better.
In the end, it is very likely that the Black Cats will play in the Championship the next season, and the goal is to choose a
coach who can help them advance. Parker has demonstrated that ability in
the past, and the Stadium of Light may see him do it once again.
This may not be the most popular choice, but getting the proper man in is the main
goal, and if Parker is given the chance, I think he could surprise a few people.
Ben Wignall
You cannot take away Parker’s two promotions that he has achieved with
Bournemouth and Fulham, but with the former he was sacked pretty quickly into
their Premier League season in 2022-23, having expressed his frustration with the
lack of investment into the first-team squad.
That implied that Parker won’t function well if he doesn’t get his own way. As head coach at Sunderland, he would
have little to no influence over transfers, and given that the team’s past two
managers have lamented the absence of a goal-scoring striker, this might not be
the best situation for the former England midfielder.
Although it wouldn’t surprise me if Sunderland chose a foreign manager for their next manager—someone along the lines of Kim Hellberg, with whom Beale had discussions prior to his appointment—it won’t be the Swede, who recently traded Varnamo for Hammarby.
Parker might not be a good fit for Sunderland’s model, thus Louis-Dreyfus and company should pass on this possible employment of a young, foreign coach.
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