- Sunderland are interested in appointing Will Still, current Stade de Reims manager, as their replacement for Tony Mowbray.
- However, the price of compenastion could prove to be a stumbling block for the Black Cats in their pursuit of the 31-year-old.
- The Black Cats are currently searching for a new manager, following the sacking of Tony Mowbray earlier this week.
- That’s according to a TalkSport report, though they also state that the 31-year-old might be too costly for the Black Cats due to the amount of compensation.
What is the current managerial situation at Sunderland?
Naturally, Sunderland is searching for a new manager as a result of Tony Mowbray’s dismissal on Monday night.After 15 months in charge, the 60-year-old left the Stadium of Light after leading the team to a spot in the Championship play-offs the previous year.
As per the most recent update, Sunderland is considering Reims manager Still as a possible successor to Mowbray.
Having played semi-pro and amateur football in the past, Still’s success with Reims last season was remarkable considering his youth, inexperience, and the fact that his team had to pay a fine each time he took over a game because he lacked a UEFA Pro Licence.
- Nevertheless, the 31-year-old led the team to an 11th-place result in the Ligue 1 standings the previous season, and they currently occupy the fifth spot in the French first division.
Even though it appears that Sunderland is eager to bring Still to the Championship, there might be one obstacle in their way.
How come Sunderland couldn’t seem to settle on Still as their new manager?
According to this report, Sunderland’s obligation to pay Still’s compensation in order to terminate his French contract may present a problem for the Championship team. - According to this report, Sunderland’s obligation to pay Still’s compensation in order to terminate his French contract may present a problem for the Championship team.
Still has about eighteen months left on his Remis contract, which guarantees him a spot in the French team through the end of the following campaign.
This naturally implies that his current team is well-positioned to thwart any bid the Black Cats may make for the 31-year-old in the near future.
- In the Championship, where are Sunderland standing?
Even after Mowbray was fired earlier this week, Sunderland remains atop the Championship standings.The Black Cats are currently in ninth place in the second-tier table, three points outside of the play-off spots, having gained 27 points from their 19 league games played thus far this season.
- When Sunderland hosts West Brom at The Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon in front of the Sky Sports cameras, they will play their first game without Mowbray, with Mike Dodds serving as interim manager.
- What does Sunderland stand to gain from this update?
The news will be discouraging to Sunderland supporters.After his success with Reims, Still is a well-known name in management. He would undoubtedly steer them away from Mowbray, which is apparently what they are looking for.
- It is perhaps not surprising that he would be expensive for the Black Cats given his contract situation and his success with Reims, and it might have been challenging to lure him away even with the possibility of him competing for a spot in European football.
Nevertheless, this kind of interest does indicate Sunderland’s ambition in their pursuit of a new manager, and it will be interesting to see who they are able to sign as a result.
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