Current EPL season is running into its full flow, yet it is still a beginning for many clubs who are already residing on the bottom. One of these clubs Sunderland doesn’t want to finish in there; hence it has started taking corrective action right now and fired its non performing head coach. Paolo Di Canio, who was appointed to lead The Lads in March, is now a history. The 45-year-old Italian could only gain his team one point out of five initial games, however, he won three games out of thirteen played since joining Margaret Byrne club. Since, no replacement is appointed by the club, his assistant Kevin Ball will be the serving coach for next few matches. Next few days are very crucial for Sunderland where they have to meet two powerhouses: Liverpool and Manchester United, so it would be a great challenge for Ball to renovate and rejuvenate his A-Team for upcoming showdowns. Though, Canio started his journey in England with some good performances, but he could not sustain what he promised earlier. As far his experience is concerned, he has played for five different clubs during his career but could never be an alike successful on his managerial jobs.
Informing about his sacking and a possible replacement, club issued a statement that reads as, “An announcement will be made in due course regarding a permanent successor. The club would like to place on record its thanks to Paolo and his staff and wishes them well for the future.” He has been a person who does not run of setbacks perhaps he used to face the challenges and correct his mistakes. He said after a 3-0 loss to Hawthorns on Saturday, “I absorb the insults as it’s part of the game – if I was in their position I’d be furious. But I’m professional: 24 hours a day I work for this cause. One day their reaction will be a different reaction.
“I knew that they were furious. I went to them because I wanted to see their faces. It’s easy to go over when they’re clapping or singing your name. I’m responsible but my head is up. I won’t give up. It’s obvious we’re still not together. We don’t have many leaders in terms of desire to play with a premier style. I’m never going to change my regime. I am what I am. My way to manage the team is for the top, top level. I have to be clear to everyone – the board, the chairman, the fans – I’m never going to change. One day, if I receive the full support from the players, we will turn the corner.”