". Martin O'Neil. "
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:35 pm
Has been sacked 
Martin O'Neil was tonight sacked by Sunderland after defeat to Man Utd earlier this evening.
They lost 1 nil to Man Utd .
Man City today beat Newcastel 4 Nil.
Martin O'Neil was tonight sacked by Sunderland after defeat to Man Utd earlier this evening.
They lost 1 nil to Man Utd .
Man City today beat Newcastel 4 Nil.
Re: ". Martin O'Neil. "
Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:21 pm
Martin O'Neill has been sacked as Sunderland boss after only 16 months in charge.
The Black Cats lost 1-0 to leaders Manchester United in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off that left them without a win in eight games.
It was also a result that left them perilously one point above the drop zone with seven games remaining in the Premier League.
A statement on the club website read: "Sunderland AFC has announced that it has parted company with manager Martin O'Neill this evening.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Martin and wishes him well for the future. An announcement will be made in the coming days regarding a successor."
Facing the might of Manchester United on Saturday was not the type of game to boost confidence for a team stuttering at the wrong end of the table with the contest settled by an own goal by defender Titus Bramble.
After the match at the Stadium of Light, O'Neill, whose record over 66 games at Sunderland was 21 wins and 25 defeats, had tried to paint a positive picture on their hopes to avoid the dreaded drop.
The 61-year-old northern Irishman told Sky Sports: "Confidence is a major thing in the game and we are striving for it, but I thought the players can take a great deal of confidence from that second-half performance.
The Black Cats lost 1-0 to leaders Manchester United in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off that left them without a win in eight games.
It was also a result that left them perilously one point above the drop zone with seven games remaining in the Premier League.
A statement on the club website read: "Sunderland AFC has announced that it has parted company with manager Martin O'Neill this evening.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Martin and wishes him well for the future. An announcement will be made in the coming days regarding a successor."
Facing the might of Manchester United on Saturday was not the type of game to boost confidence for a team stuttering at the wrong end of the table with the contest settled by an own goal by defender Titus Bramble.
After the match at the Stadium of Light, O'Neill, whose record over 66 games at Sunderland was 21 wins and 25 defeats, had tried to paint a positive picture on their hopes to avoid the dreaded drop.
The 61-year-old northern Irishman told Sky Sports: "Confidence is a major thing in the game and we are striving for it, but I thought the players can take a great deal of confidence from that second-half performance.
Re: ". Martin O'Neil. "
Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:41 pm
Bloody ridiculous. Sunderland have lost their one and only threat up front, and their captain. Hope O'Neil finds a club that 'fits' him...........perhaps Villa should have backed him when they had their chance. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR.
Re: ". Martin O'Neil. "
Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:46 pm
What the f**k.
Re: ". Martin O'Neil. "
Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:52 pm
Awful timing but they were probably going down under him.
Will definitely be relegated now.
Will definitely be relegated now.
Re: ". Martin O'Neil. "
Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:13 pm
Sunderland's remaining games
Sun 7 Apr: Chelsea (a)
Sun 14 Apr: Newcastle (a)
Sat 20 Apr: Everton (h)
Mon 29 Apr: Aston Villa (a)
Sat 4 May: Stoke (h)
Sun 12 May: Southampton (h)
Sun 19 May: Tottenham (a)
Sun 7 Apr: Chelsea (a)
Sun 14 Apr: Newcastle (a)
Sat 20 Apr: Everton (h)
Mon 29 Apr: Aston Villa (a)
Sat 4 May: Stoke (h)
Sun 12 May: Southampton (h)
Sun 19 May: Tottenham (a)
Re: ". Martin O'Neil. "
Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:53 am
After today I certainly hope Sunderland are relegated.
One less long trip for us.
One less long trip for us.