Gus Poyet is set to lose his job as Sunderland manager, and it could happen this week. Their performance against Aston Villa was so abject that it’s almost a surprise that it hasn’t happened already. They are one point and one place above the relegation zone. And only going one way. And guess who we play on Saturday?!
The one manager being mentioned in connection with the Sunderland job if it becomes available is Sam Allardyce, and you can see why. Apparently at risk of not being reappointed at West Ham in the summer, he wouldn’t be human if he didn’t have the occasional ‘sod you’ thought in his head. From Sunderland’s viewpoint they will want to appoint someone with a proven track record who can stop the rot. Who better than Big Sam? And what a way for Sam to show the Newcastle fans what he thinks of them…
Perhaps it’s time for the West Ham board to make their minds up. Is Sam Allardyce the man to lead us into the Olympic Stadium or not? S***t or get off the pot. You know his strengths. You know his weaknesses. If you want him, make him an offer now. If you don’t, let him go to Sunderland with our good wishes.
If you were Sam, what would you do if Sunderland came-a-calling?
UPDATE 1.25pm: Gus Poyet has just been sacked.