Sunderland could welcome back four-time promotion winner to replace Michael Beale
Another unemployed manager has thrown their name into the mix to take the Sunderland managerial vacancy in the summer.
It has been a week since Michael Beale was sacked following the Black Cats’ 2-1 defeat to Birmingham City.
As expected, the club immediately appointed Mike Dodds as interim head coach until the end of the season, having previously enjoyed two wins in three games prior to Beale’s arrival.
However, having lost his first game in charge to Swansea City in embarrassing fashion over the weekend, fans’ hopes of reaching the playoffs are rapidly decreasing.
Focus now appears to be turning to next season, and the first step in preparation is bringing in the right manager.
Sunderland’s owners have so far looked to proven but underwhelming appointments like Alex Neil and Tony Mowbray, though they both exceeded expectations at the Stadium of Light.
While reports claim that the Black Cats will this time look to bring in Will Still from Reims, one manager is hoping he can be given a second chance on Wearside.
According to journalist Alan Nixon via his Patreon, Alex Neil is ‘open’ to a return to Sunderland – 18 months after leaving.
The 42-year-old joined Sunderland just over two years ago and guided the club to the Championship after four years in the third tier. However, it was only a few months after the playoff final that he jumped ship and left for Stoke City.
Should Sunderland even consider Alex Neil?
Alex Neil did a brilliant job on Wearside and could have worked wonders with the team he had in the Championship, but Sunderland fans will be glad of his departure due to the success and excitement that Tony Mowbray brought in.
A majority of Black Cats supporters have a strong dislike for Neil after he ditched us at the first opportunity he got for a bit of extra cash. `
