All of the top current Sunderland stories including, BBC pundit blasts player, coach tipped for Championship move and teenager closes in on first Black Cats start.
BBC pundit slams Sunderland star
It was another poor performance from Sunderland on the weekend as they fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Norwich.
The Black Cats’ hope of reaching the playoffs seems to be dwindling as they suffered their fourth defeat on the bounce.
Multiple players performed below expectations including Luis Hemir. BBC pundit and former Sunderland favourite Gary Bennett blasted the forward stating that he ‘looked lost’.
You can read Bennett’s full assessment of Hemir here.
Sunderland-linked coach tipped for Championship move
Sunderland are without a permanent manager. Since the sacking of Michael Beale last month, the club put in charge Mike Dodds until the end of the season.
However, this has not stopped managers from being linked with the position at the Stadium of Light. One name linked is Will Still who has been one of the favourites for the job since Beale’s departure.
Speaking to L’Equipe, an agent suggested that Still’s next logical step in his career would be a move to the Championship.
You can read more about Will Still’s link to the Championship here.
Teenager closes in on first Sunderland start
After some extremely poor performances, it is clear that Dodds needs to change things around for Sunderland’s next fixture.
One name being mentioned to bring into the starting XI is Chris Rigg. The 16-year-old has had some good cameos off the bench despite the recent results.
Now Dodds has suggested that he may be looking to give the midfielder his first start for the club.
You can read what Dodds said about Rigg’s potential first start for Sunderland here.