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Post by Pedro on Oct 17, 2019 9:32:50 GMT
The 51-year-old, who arrives with a proven track record and an excellent reputation within the game, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light and will be joined by his assistant Steve Parkin. Poor Sunderland Last job ever?
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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 17, 2019 12:01:06 GMT
From the Sunderland Echo and probably the best quote anyone can say regarding Parkhoofson’s appointment........
“We’ve only gone and done a Sunderland” Other quotes “Underwhelmed” “Cheap and cheerful”
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2019 12:15:04 GMT
I suspect that this thread has more legs in it yet. Gone by Christmas. I'm not interested, honestly, I'm not.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2019 12:20:07 GMT
The 51-year-old, who arrives with a proven track record and an excellent reputation within the game, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light and will be joined by his assistant Steve Parkin. Poor Sunderland Last job ever? I wonder how his appointment reflects on other managers CV's that didn't get the job, considering his tactics? As far as PP is concerned, he's managed some "big clubs" with deep history. How long before manager of England? I'm not interested, honestly, I'm not...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2019 19:45:45 GMT
Well we will now find out how good or bad Parky really is at Sunderland he will have money and a better squad on paper than we have will he change or still play hoof ball only time will tell all the best Parky I only wished you would have changed with us. COYWM
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Post by OohMac on Oct 17, 2019 21:26:14 GMT
My way of explaining Phil Parkinson without malice. Would be that if you put Phil in charge of a soccer aid team. He would play a 4-5-1, with Glenn Murray playing up top. With 50,000 kids screaming out for one of the 1 direction players to be subbed on their pleas would fall on deaf ears as Phil sticks with Carlton Palmer and Matt Holland running the shown against David Blaine and Gino D'Campo in the world 11 team.
Would be a 1-0 win, 65% possession for Jedward & Co but Phil will be pleased as punch. Money raised down £13million but Phils job isnt to entertain and raise money. Just to get a group set of honest players putting in a shift.
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Post by whitesince63 on Oct 18, 2019 7:30:09 GMT
Well the appointment doesn’t appear to have gone down too well with fans, especially a two and a half year contract, but as with here, people have to Just live with it. Couldn’t help but laugh though when asked about his playing style he indicated that over his career he’s always adapted his style to suit the players he’s had and that with Sunderland having lots of good technical players who like to pass the ball, he’ll work with that. He has though been assured that he can make signings in January so at least he’ll be able to get rid of those and bring hoofers in!!
Whatever, he’s got a tough start away at Wycombe tomorrow, especially as Ainsworth will want to stuff them for not appointing him instead of Parkinson, so it will be interesting to see how he gets on. I have the feeling he will have to start getting results quickly though and given Parkinson’s preference for playing people out of position, or on the wrong foot and defence first, things could quickly deteriorate for him if the fans get on his back. There is a lot of expectation up there but the fans seem to have lost heart as we have done through the decline but whilst we stuck with a failing manager I suspect with ten managers in eleven years, Sunderland may not.
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Post by OohMac on Oct 18, 2019 15:08:04 GMT
I still think he will be quite an instant hit, get a few wins and they will climb league. But they will stumble.
When i heard he was taking Parkin i felt really frustrated. It was propbably somewhat enivitable but hes been given a real great chance to change his style, try something new and looks like he, as usual wont see anything other than what hes always done.
For me he missed a trick by not bringing in Kev Phillips as number 2 and trying to play better. They have the players to and this is a poor league. Getting fans right onside from word go. Instead they will get them 2 and no one challenging thier methods.
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Post by whitesince63 on Oct 19, 2019 23:01:03 GMT
Sounds like Parky is carrying on at Sunderland where he left off here, no shots on goal and supporters complaining about too many long balls. To make it worse for Parky, Wyke injured after 45 minutes. Oh dear, so much for your instant hit OM!!
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Post by OohMac on Oct 20, 2019 7:14:25 GMT
Come on now Whites. PP is still waiting for his parking pass. I know we would say it wouldnt matter but he wouldnt have the to put his stamp on things.
Does it show that Gareth Ainsworth would have been a better choice? Again not on one match but certainly food for thought.
Had Sunderland got rid of Ross in the summer and brought in Hill and Flitty, i would have said they were mad. But im still satisfied.
*Just read PPs reaction and he admits thay they didnt have the quality. Blimey, he rarely said anything as honest. So he may be learning or just thinks Sunderland are much better players than our lot.
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Post by whitesince63 on Oct 20, 2019 8:05:15 GMT
Come on now Whites. PP is still waiting for his parking pass. I know we would say it wouldnt matter but he wouldnt have the to put his stamp on things. Does it show that Gareth Ainsworth would have been a better choice? Again not on one match but certainly food for thought. Had Sunderland got rid of Ross in the summer and brought in Hill and Flitty, i would have said they were mad. But im still satisfied. *Just read PPs reaction and he admits thay they didnt have the quality. Blimey, he rarely said anything as honest. So he may be learning or just thinks Sunderland are much better players than our lot. It’s in no way sour grapes OM, I just don’t see any way Parky will ever be successful with his never adapting methods. Having Parkin with him is another mistake because he just doesn’t appear to challenge anything. Time will tell but I expect him to be on the market again soon.
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Post by OohMac on Oct 20, 2019 9:09:31 GMT
Agree, already said he should have got Kev Phillips in. Getting the old band back together shows his refusal to accept he makes mistakes and cannot adapt.
But Phil needs to be judged in May at the least. Id be amazed if Gary Madine isnt at SoL after Jan. Well maybe not hes £20k a week but assume Cardiff will be happy to take a hit.
May even test the waters with a move for anotber north east boy in Wheats. Chuck £300k Oldhams way?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 15:31:28 GMT
Whilst all eyes are on Parky and his new club, another bad result for us today with Stanley beating league leaders Ipswich Town 2-0
The points difference to safety seems insurmountable at present.
Question is, will FV give Hill and Flitcroft time to re-organize, even in Lge 2, or will they be gone before the end of the season?
Bring back Parky? (I'll get me coat)
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Post by whitesince63 on Oct 20, 2019 16:29:29 GMT
Whilst all eyes are on Parky and his new club, another bad result for us today with Stanley beating league leaders Ipswich Town 2-0 The points difference to safety seems insurmountable at present. Question is, will FV give Hill and Flitcroft time to re-organize, even in Lge 2, or will they be gone before the end of the season? Bring back Parky? (I'll get me coat) I don’t think it really makes much difference now wots, it has to be a build for next year after losing yesterday. A win and it would have encouraged everyone but the defeat and the manner of it, has really shown how poor we are. I think we should all accept now, including FV, that what’s left of this year should be preparation for a good push at promotion next season. Even that won’t be easy because players like Bridcutt, Verlinden and some of our kids might not want to slip into Div 2, so it’s likely the team that finishes the seSon won’t start next. I’m not sure if we’ll still be under embargo for next year but if we are then that will also make it all the harder to put out a competitive team. Personally I’m looking forward to it and I’m sure FV will give Hill and Flicker time, who could do better under the current situation, or with more conviction. I like the style of football being played and I think once we get the mix right it can only succeed.
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Post by OohMac on Oct 23, 2019 9:27:12 GMT
Sounds like Parky is carrying on at Sunderland where he left off here, no shots on goal and supporters complaining about too many long balls. To make it worse for Parky, Wyke injured after 45 minutes. Oh dear, so much for your instant hit OM!! First home game. 5-0. Pretty instant id say. Anyone with a Netflix account may disagree but think hes landed the best job in the league and theres no way that they shouldnt go up.
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