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Post by dorf on May 22, 2017 16:50:45 GMT
David Moyes has resigned as Sunderland manager after the club’s relegation from the Premier League. He relayed the decision to the club’s owner, Ellis Short, and chief executive, Martin Bain, at a meeting in London on Monday.Moyes’s side finished bottom of the table after winning six of their 38 games in a dismal campaign. The former Everton manager took charge last summer in the hope of reviving his career after failed spells at Manchester United and Real Sociedad. Short told Sunderland’s website: “I pursued the services of David Moyes for a considerable period prior to his appointment last summer, which makes the announcement of his departure difficult for everyone concerned. David Moyes’ old-school ways helped to drag ailing Sunderland over the edge Read more “Having worked tirelessly throughout the campaign to avoid relegation from the Premier League, David has chosen to leave the club without compensation, which is testament to his character. “In the days ahead we will take some time for reflection, and then focus on recruitment and pre-season as we prepare for our Championship campaign. We wish David well in the future.” Moyes said: “I would like to thank Ellis Short and the Board for giving me the opportunity to manage Sunderland and the fans for always being so passionately supportive of their club. I wish the players and my successor well in their efforts towards promotion back to the Premier League.” Moyes had indicated that he wanted to continue and attempt to win promotion if appropriate funds were made available. Sunderland’s fans had turned on him in growing numbers, with “We want Moyes out” the soundtrack to the home defeat by Swansea City in the final game of the season at the Stadium of Light. Moyes was engaged in controversy after telling the BBC reporter Vicki Sparks that she might “get a slap” over her line of questioning during an interview. He was charged by the Football Association. The Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has opened talks with Bournemouth over a possible transfer. The England international is able to move on a free following relegation under the terms of his contract. Defoe enjoyed a spell on loan at Bournemouth from West Ham in the 2000-01 season and has great affection for the club. He is also an admirer of their manager, Eddie Howe. Other clubs are also attempting to sign the 34-year-old, including West Ham. Guardian
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Post by dorf on May 22, 2017 16:53:19 GMT
How the mighty have fallen. He was supposed to be the next big thing. SAF's successor but since he left Everton his stature has plummeted. Shame to see it but I reckon he'll never acheive as much has he did at Everton (granted we never won anything under him).
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Post by Avinalaff on May 22, 2017 16:59:40 GMT
How the mighty have fallen. He was supposed to be the next big thing. SAF's successor but since he left Everton his stature has plummeted. Shame to see it but I reckon he'll never acheive as much has he did at Everton (granted we never won anything under him). I can't blame him for going to Man Utd. I think however he was unfairly treated, and neither Van Gaal nor Mourinho have faired better despite enormous spending.
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Post by rugbytoffee on May 22, 2017 18:09:33 GMT
He will still be in demand this summer but not in the Premiership
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Post by forevereverton on May 22, 2017 21:03:07 GMT
He will still be in demand this summer but not in the Premiership It looks like he didn't fancy it. Has he been offered Watford?
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