Tag: Gus Poyet
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Search for new Sunderland manager begins
Embed from Getty Images Following Dick Advocaat’s decision not to extend his contract after the end of the season after escaping relegation, the search begins yet again for a new man at the helm. Sunderland will be searching for their fifth manager in just over 2 years, following Martin O’Neill, Paolo Di Canio, Gus Poyet…
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Gus Poyet Sacked: Where did it all go wrong?
Embed from Getty Images It was confirmed today that Sunderland have parted company with Head Coach Gus Poyet, with the Black Cats sitting just one point above the drop zone. Where did it all go wrong for the flamboyant Uruguayan? From guiding Sunderland to an unlikely cup final, to forgetting to put eleven players on the pitch…
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Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says he’s to blame for Villa defeat
Embed from Getty Images Gus Poyet has been put under scrutiny, as his side lost 4-0 against fellow strugglers Aston Villa, on Saturday. However, he says he perfectly understands the fans reaction: “I am responsible. I am one of the few in football nowadays, I am honest. “When things go right I tell you I…
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Sunderland boss Poyet: Adam Johnson arrest was my toughest day
Embed from Getty Images Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has revealed that he has endured his toughest day in management after the arrest of Adam Johnson. The England international was arrested and then suspended by his club for allegedly sleeping with an under-age girl, although investigations are continuing. Johnson continues to be helping Durham police with…
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FULL Open letter for Gus Poyet to Sunderland fans
Gus Poyet has penned an open letter to Sunderland supporters following a relationship breakdown between himself and the club’s fans. Posted on the Sunderland official website on Thursday morning, below is the full transcript of Poyet’s letter: “For the first time in my life I think is time for me to write this letter to…
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Press Room: Poyet blames poor start, Ramsey delighted
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet blamed a poor start for Sunderland’s 2-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers, whilst his opposite number, Chris Ramsey, was delighted with the win. Goals from Leroy Fer and Bobby Zamora in the first half handed QPR their first Premier League away win of the season, and Poyet was certain in his…
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Former Chelsea midfielder Poyet ready to end their unbeaten run
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is urging his players to perform against Chelsea and be the first team to beat them this season. The Blues have not lost yet and maintain a strong lead at the top of the Premier League table, whilst also cementing their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Poyet’s…
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Sunderland boss Poyet hoping to beat Arsenal
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is backing his side to forget their 8-0 defeat to Southampton by beating Arsenal this Saturday. Poyet admits it took him and his squad several days to overcome the defeat to Southampton last weekend, but he feels that they will bounce back against Arsenal in the Premier League this Saturday. “I…
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Sunderland sign Chelsea left-back
Sunderland have signed Chelsea left-back Patrick van Aanholt on a four-year deal reported to be in the region of £1.5m. The 23-year-old put pen to paper this afternoon at the Stadium of Light with new coach Gus Poyet and Sunderland made their latest summer acquisition official via their website and social media platform Twitter.…
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Sunderland boss speaks out on Liverpool deal
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet is still confident of landing Liverpool striker Fabio Borini despite seeing the Italian jet out with the rest of the Reds squad to the USA for a pre-season tour. The Black Cats hope to secure his services in a £14million raid and are waiting for answers from both the Merseyside…
