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  • @chubbygallasso
    @chubbygallasso Před rokem +44

    Loved the Makem caller who said "he liked Souness as a manager and liked what he did to Newcastle" priceless 🤣🤣

  • @paulcook4921
    @paulcook4921 Před rokem +34

    AN was the one who insisted on this clause and has had this in his previous jobs. He's gone to Stoke who are a decent club but because of financial fair play they can't buy players. AN knew the blueprint of Sunderland transfer policy and accepted it to get his name back in the public domain. If he wanted to use Sunderland to move nearer to his family fair enough just say that openly but to leave for talks a day before a big game against Norwich is what has got the fans back up not that he has gone. Plenty good managers out there as talented. Think future club's would look at this situation before employing him in the future

  • @kevr4698
    @kevr4698 Před rokem +25

    Tired of Graeme constantly saying he made a mistake going to Newcastle... Newcastle made a mistake in employing him!

    • @garyburrough2636
      @garyburrough2636 Před rokem +2

      either way you look at it, it didnt work out so a mistke on both halfs.
      However listening to souness the other week when he sez he wanted anelka but the club opted for owen instead & how the 2 players careers panned out from there is very telling.

    • @brucedickinson12
      @brucedickinson12 Před rokem

      Carry on pub singing

    • @normanlongstaff8991
      @normanlongstaff8991 Před rokem +1

      Did well at Anfield Glasgow Rangers Blackburn

    • @georgianwindow
      @georgianwindow Před rokem

      He was doing well with BB R aa he did at Rangers and he does well in this argument ..Souness has managed teams at the highest level in 4 different countries… He’s spot on here

  • @juliojimenez9794
    @juliojimenez9794 Před rokem +21

    Jordan is right, again. We should not confuse loyalty with integrity. Excellent analysis.

    • @freebird2882
      @freebird2882 Před rokem

      players arent loyal, managers arent loyal, owners arent loyal and fans arent. Fans will jump on a managers back when the going gets tough sometimes and not ride the storm. It's how football is now. Capitalism and loyalty together is rare.

  • @GG-zl3et
    @GG-zl3et Před rokem +7

    Of course he left for money. Mowbray couldn't believe his luck the other night, fantastic atmosphere, crowd fully behind the team, 37k there, 4 new signings unveiled on the pitch at half time. Played fantastic football. Neil's already been forgotten.

  • @SerotoninRelease.
    @SerotoninRelease. Před rokem +18

    As a Sunderland I can't help but point blame on both parties. Firstly, let's start with AN. He insisted on having a 12 month rolling contract (apparently) and obviously asked for the clause to talk to other clubs (no club would put that in themselves, so has to have came from AN.) I'm not bothered that he has went for more money. Who wouldn't leave a job to go somewhere that was offering a lot more? However, Sunderland offered two improved deals, although not more job sexurity. So if job security was an issue, then why would you accept a rolling contract, or if it's to be believed why would you ask for a rolling contract? Doesn't make much sense. AN apparently has family living around the Stoke area, so maybe that was a deciding factor? But still doesn't make sense. Perhaps it's because AN wanted to have more powers and responsibility that Sunderland's structure cannot allow? Yet, AN accepted terms originally despite knowing the Club's structure. He's came to Sunderland to improve his stock.
    Now let's look at the Sunderland operations. Mistakes obviously have came from them too. They accepted the 12 month rolling contract and the clause to speak to other clubs. If these were offered from Sunderland without pressure from AN then that's a really dumb move. However, if the 12 month rolling contract was the club's idea, maybe they are learning from the fact the club has had 26 managers in 20 years. Having managers tied down without proving themselves has been part of the problem just as much as over spending on crap players. That's what led Sunderland into League One in the first place. The structure of the club is a sporting director and head coach model. Limited transfer freedom for the head coach, that's true. I personally like the idea of developing younger players and selling some of them for profit. It's sustainable. Although, we do need some experience in there if we are to achieve any ambition, I.e. promotion (although promotion shouldn't be the goal for this season anyway, if you are trying to be realistic.) So it's a double edged sword and I think things need to be learned moving forward. I think a 12 month contract initially is fine but once proven or succeeded in achieving a particular goal then a more secure contract, with some greater responsibilities should be offered instead of just an improved salary and bonus.
    Eitherway, we need to look at who we will get in next. I'm not a fan of Tony Mowbray. But I'll back whoever comes in. I'm glad for what AN did, getting us promoted and playing some nice entertaining football at times. But, the manner of this exit leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Onwards and upwards!

  • @MrTomMilner
    @MrTomMilner Před rokem +11

    Neil fucked us over from the start. Requested rolling contract, as he did at Norwich and Preston, so he could talk to Stoke in the future. Was at a Stoke game last August before taking us over which shows he's always wanted to go there. Claims he wasn't backed in the market. Yeah we still have some depth to improve but have the 3rd highest net spend in the league. Fair enough he's moved if they're offering more money plus closer to family but speaking to them day before a match and not being in the dugout??? Lack of respect and professionalism right there and showing his true colours. Even signed a new contract 4 weeks ago with us. Clear these 'rolling contracts' are all a strategy from Neil to let him easily move on and mug his employers off.

  • @davedraycott5779
    @davedraycott5779 Před rokem +20

    As a Newcastle supporter I agree he made a mistake coming to Newcastle I certainly wish he hadn’t come.

  • @sibonisoduma5878
    @sibonisoduma5878 Před rokem +22

    When Simon Jordan said footballers are "institutionalised" it reminded me of why I love his analysis.

  • @jimkerr9126
    @jimkerr9126 Před rokem +14

    Liverpool captain was developed by the Sunderland accademy and was given his first team debut at 18, Everton's first choice goalkeeper was also developed by the Sunderland accademy as we're numerous other professional players so Sunderland know about developing young players Mr Souness.

    • @saab2906
      @saab2906 Před rokem

      Can u name anymore?

    • @davidjones532
      @davidjones532 Před rokem +3

      @@saab2906 no but that’s Liverpool captain and England no1 keeper

    • @jimkerr9126
      @jimkerr9126 Před rokem +2

      @@saab2906
      Grant Leadbitter
      Martyn Waghorn
      Jack Colback
      George Honeyman
      Ben Alnwick
      Michael Gray
      Michael Bridges
      Lynden Gooch
      Bali Mumba
      Joe Hugill
      Logan Pye

    • @saab2906
      @saab2906 Před rokem +2

      @@jimkerr9126 I think souness meant quality players tbf

    • @saab2906
      @saab2906 Před rokem

      @@jimkerr9126 less than 10 international caps amongst all those names Pickford got relegated his only year as no1 hendo played two seasons. Sunderland aren’t known for producing young talents.

  • @taffymackem2596
    @taffymackem2596 Před rokem +5

    Would love Simon to get involved in the club.The bloke talks so much sense.

  • @mrpotato442
    @mrpotato442 Před rokem +11

    Don't see why Managers need to show loyalty when clubs show lack of patience and sack them within a short time period...By the same token its a sideways step at best. Sunderland are a bigger club and are on an upward trajectory...Stoke are on the opposite and have really not made any progress post Pulis....which is saying something

  • @dylanparker130
    @dylanparker130 Před rokem +10

    Souness did a GREAT job at Blackburn - the last manager to lead them to silverware. The sheer cheek of a caller having a pop at him for leaving them!

    • @Gizo02
      @Gizo02 Před rokem +6

      The first 3 full seasons of Souness’s time at Blackburn were excellent, promotion, a league cup win and 10th place and 6th place, all while playing attractive and entertaining football. From 2001-2003 Blackburn arguably played the most entertaining football in the Premier League after Arsenal and Man Utd.
      But unfortunately he fell out with more and more players during his time there, notably the local lad David Dunn and Andy Cole, the squad weakened, and he was actually close to getting sacked when Newcastle came in and paid compensation to take him.

  • @KempyKempy
    @KempyKempy Před rokem +2

    Well that just shows the jocks ethics well done 👏

  • @robertstraw9881
    @robertstraw9881 Před rokem +6

    They’ve done alright out of it, Tony Mowbray is a good manager who’ll carry on moving them to the table.

    • @normanlongstaff8991
      @normanlongstaff8991 Před rokem

      Sunderland 3 Rotherham 0 and more results like this to come

    • @georgianwindow
      @georgianwindow Před rokem

      3 months on YOU ARE RIGHT and this has been done without Ross and Simms

  • @Gizo02
    @Gizo02 Před rokem +18

    It’s a long time ago, but I remember when Bruce was known for being incredibly disloyal as a manager, notably moving from Wigan to Palace to Birmingham within the space of a few months, but had the cheek and hypocrisy to criticise certain players who wanted to leave clubs that he managed. A few times, like with Robbie Savage, he even cited a lack of loyalty.

    • @glynhayes5930
      @glynhayes5930 Před rokem +4

      The only loyalty Steve Bruce has is to Greggs. No1 customer year in year out.

    • @Tom_3566
      @Tom_3566 Před rokem +2

      And he left sheff Wednesday for newcastle

    • @languageoffootball
      @languageoffootball Před rokem

      There’s no such thing as loyalty in football. The clubs treat players like pieces of meat and the managers often get paid far less than even average players. Basically pay people the market rate or above it if you really value them or raise it to to compete with rivals. If you can’t do that just accept people move on every few years in this industry.

    • @casualfocus1371
      @casualfocus1371 Před rokem

      @@Tom_3566 he's a Newcastle fan thats the only one you'd forgive him for

  • @thebristolianmackem2039
    @thebristolianmackem2039 Před rokem +9

    The club tried to get him in a longer contract but he insisted a rolling contract just like the other clubs he's been at

  • @ryandougall
    @ryandougall Před rokem +5

    Simon Jordan spot on souness is like everyother manager the grass is always greener but then he's made loads of mistakes plus Neil went for the money stoke haven't signed that many players so for him to say the main reason he left was the transfers is ridiculous

    • @josht3610
      @josht3610 Před rokem

      They signed quite a few

    • @DavyRo
      @DavyRo Před rokem

      @@josht3610 who has Neil signed for the.?

  • @JR-zv1jk
    @JR-zv1jk Před rokem +2

    Has there been any research into either of the teams here?

  • @TheGeneral_LUFC
    @TheGeneral_LUFC Před rokem +4

    It's clear it was just a stepping stone for him.

  • @Jimmy_73
    @Jimmy_73 Před rokem +4

    Stoke is an easier commute than Sunderland from the Preston area. With a better contract makes it a quick decision. Good luck to him

  • @alanbegg7182
    @alanbegg7182 Před rokem +10

    Am sunderland fan. I don't think the sunderland cared about Neil leaving was the way he done it. He should of seen the Norwich game out then left. goes to show what he through of he's players and safc. He done that to few clubs now and he do it to stoke. The sunderland fans not forget him in hurry when comes back to sunderland to play us.

    • @TheGeneral_LUFC
      @TheGeneral_LUFC Před rokem

      In fairness mate ur just s stepping stone.

    • @markdouglas9875
      @markdouglas9875 Před rokem +1

      @@TheGeneral_LUFC and Leeds are a selling club

    • @TheGeneral_LUFC
      @TheGeneral_LUFC Před rokem +1

      @@markdouglas9875 of course we are. Buying Raphinha for 17m and selling him for 60m is fantastic business. We'll probably do the same with our newest superstar Sinisterra.

    • @lennon6683
      @lennon6683 Před rokem +2

      @@TheGeneral_LUFC sunderland are a bigger club than leeds

    • @josht3610
      @josht3610 Před rokem

      @@lennon6683 lol

  • @michaeldixon8214
    @michaeldixon8214 Před rokem +25

    Every club Alex Neil has managed he’s had a 1 year rolling contract with clause in it to allow him to speak to other clubs, he wouldn’t of come in the first place if the club didn’t put that clause in for him.

    • @craig3420
      @craig3420 Před rokem +7

      Hasn't at Stoke.. BTW when he took the Sunderland job..he was desperate to get back in...he should if the club loved him..got a better contract..he didn't.. yet at Stoke he signs a 3 year deal..blame the Sunderland owners...

    • @leewetherelt8925
      @leewetherelt8925 Před rokem +10

      @@craig3420 he shouldn't have signed a new contract 4 weeks ago if he wasn't satisfied. Blokes a snake.

    • @michaeldixon8214
      @michaeldixon8214 Před rokem +1

      I was commenting on souness saying why did sunderland put a clause in Alex Neil’s contract allowing him to speak with another club. My point was sunderland didn’t put that in it was Neil who wanted that and at the time sunderland to get him to come in the first place would have had to agree to that clause.

    • @Bradleyeg6
      @Bradleyeg6 Před rokem +2

      @@leewetherelt8925 I think the bloke is a snake, he done brilliant with you's but I've never liked him. Always felt there was something about him.

    • @Adger1971
      @Adger1971 Před rokem +2

      Wrong..Stoke approached Preston twice when he was their manager and were refused permission to talk to him, infact Preston contacted the FA about an "illegal" approach so how could he have had a clause with every club he's managed?

  • @Scott1433
    @Scott1433 Před rokem +8

    Simon Jordan telling Souness that what he is saying is an "assumption" well of course it is, that's the whole point of talk sport, where people have opinions on things. Simon Jordan is saying a lot of things that are also "assumptions" He is using the word "assumption" like it's a dirty word, we all make assumptions when discussing football that's part of the fun

    • @paulcook4921
      @paulcook4921 Před rokem

      I think he was saying that because Souness was saying it as though it was factual

    • @Scott1433
      @Scott1433 Před rokem +1

      @@paulcook4921 I never got that impression. Unless they are actually inside the club themselves they can only be opinions, same when Simon Jordan speaks

  • @Bonkers4Hex
    @Bonkers4Hex Před rokem +9

    First thing that came to mind was Souness leaving us (Blackburn) for Newcastle, I'm guessing he didn't leave for the brown ale.

    • @jimeley2580
      @jimeley2580 Před rokem +1

      At the time I can understand why. Bet he regretted leaving us as his career was done when Shepherd signed Owen over anelka.

  • @nigelnyoni8265
    @nigelnyoni8265 Před rokem

    5:13 love to hear that old school slang

  • @mintywebb
    @mintywebb Před rokem +1

    Loyalty works both ways.

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
    @user-sw2lv3zp6o Před rokem

    Interesting discussion.

  • @chrisstewart3784
    @chrisstewart3784 Před rokem +2

    Money Money Money!!! Love that ABBA Song 😂😋😂

  • @johnmatrix1232
    @johnmatrix1232 Před rokem +2

    Souness has managed teams at the highest level in 4 different countries… He’s spot on here

    • @sch9673
      @sch9673 Před rokem

      Now we are in January, Neil is on about trying to bring youth in at Stoke (struggling Stoke) literally Sunderland’s model. He’s also on about the fact at Stoke they can’t spend money on players they can only bring in loans. This all contradicts his stance when he left Sunderland

  • @NorthernCarpDiaries
    @NorthernCarpDiaries Před rokem +14

    Why do people instantly think it’s all about money! He lives an hour away from stoke with a settled family, has a wife and his children already in schools. Stays away from his family mid week because of his work, so stoke coming in may work for him and his family! That’s more important than any pay day 🙈 people seem to forget these are still human beings!

    • @goosemav8628
      @goosemav8628 Před rokem +7

      So why did he agree to take over sunderland when he's family are settled 🤔

    • @iangascoigne8231
      @iangascoigne8231 Před rokem +5

      I will hazard a guess that he’s on not on the same money as he was at Sunderland.

    • @ryanthompson8029
      @ryanthompson8029 Před rokem

      The little goblin should not have went to sunderland in the first place

    • @clivet3252
      @clivet3252 Před rokem +1

      @@goosemav8628 because he has to provide for his family. The longer you are out of the game, the harder it is to get a job. He could have moved his family to Sunderland and then got the sack.

    • @wendyslittleprogram3984
      @wendyslittleprogram3984 Před rokem

      Why not just come out and say that then? Everyone would understand that decision.

  • @jonnywiles3068
    @jonnywiles3068 Před rokem +14

    Haven't these two heard of FFP? Rich owners can't just spend anymore. I assume Stoke have trimmed their wage bill and cut spending on players because FFP rules mean they can't lose more than a certain % of their club income.

    • @ShellysAshes
      @ShellysAshes Před rokem +3

      Ye, it was weird that neither of them mentioned it. Stoke have been labouring to balance the books after the disastrous signings that Rowett/Jones made in a desperate attempt to swiftly secure a return. Jordan was wrong when he said 3 years since relegation, it's actually 4 seasons and this is our 5th back in the championship. But the finances are stabalising now and FFP works on a 3 year cycle, so I have a theory Alex Neil has been informed on the financial side and knows that our budgets are set to skyrocket again for a 2nd major push at getting back to the premiership. Hopefully makes a better fist of it than Rowett/Jones.

    • @stuartpenman6387
      @stuartpenman6387 Před rokem +3

      you missed the main point - 1 club wants to spend well below what they can and hope to make money, the other is thinking about success on the field not the balance sheet

    • @scottmeehan2422
      @scottmeehan2422 Před rokem +2

      Its no longer a percentage. Its set at no more than loses of 13 million a season calculated on a 3 year rolling system in the efl. I.e u can make no loses first 2 year then go big n have loses of 30 million year 3 n still meet FFP regulations. However efl are strict with it just look at Reading and birmingham. Over past few seasons.

    • @jimkerr9126
      @jimkerr9126 Před rokem

      @@stuartpenman6387 Stoke have posted losses of over £200m
      And Michael O'Neill has been operating the same way has Sunderland have.
      Most of Stokes first team is under 25 loanees the rest are players who they acquired for nominal undisclosed fees.
      Alex Neil is leaving Sunderland for a club who operate the same as us, they are not throwing money at the transfer windows and they've tried that and it hasn't worked.
      Obviously the chairman thinks Alex Neil can work better with Michael O'Neills team.

    • @stuartpenman6387
      @stuartpenman6387 Před rokem

      @@jimkerr9126 what about this season?

  • @jimkerr9126
    @jimkerr9126 Před rokem

    Mr Souness on the development of young players
    Apart from guiding them to FA Cup success in 1992, he also oversaw the breakthrough of three young players who would go on to be a key part in Liverpool's improved performances over the next five years - Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler and Jamie Redknapp, allowing them to play and develop in the first team where they went on to inspire an upturn in fortunes at Anfield.
    Souness later claimed in his autobiography The Management Years that he faced an uphill struggle from day one for a number of reasons. The majority of key players were in their late 20s or early 30s when he took over, and some appeared to have passed their peak.

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 Před rokem +12

    It is 100% more acceptable for managers to walk out because they can be fired at any moment, loyalty works both ways!

    • @rohithraman6488
      @rohithraman6488 Před rokem +3

      but when players do it the media calls them a disgrace.

    • @stannats2637
      @stannats2637 Před rokem

      Supporters have a “entitlement” which the media play on to sell advertising space. Genius really.

    • @iangascoigne8231
      @iangascoigne8231 Před rokem +1

      @@rohithraman6488 That may be because, if a player is shite the club can’t get rid of them.

    • @jkif98
      @jkif98 Před rokem

      They can be but they have to be paid compensation for the rest of their contract unless agreed otherwise.
      Regardless of whether you are a player or manager most clubs will only show 'loyalty' when you are doing well - It's not unheard of for clubs to isolate struggling players, have them playing with the youth teams to force a player out - if a club is capable of doing that why would a player think twice about agitating for a move once it suits them

    • @iangascoigne8231
      @iangascoigne8231 Před rokem

      @@jkif98 If they don’t want to go, they don’t have to. That’s the point.

  • @timewithoutconsequence4611

    I wished they talked about The Championship more.

  • @peterstewart3080
    @peterstewart3080 Před rokem +1

    As a Newcastle fan. Correct me if I’m wrong here Sunderland fans but I think Simon Jordan is wrong. It’s my understanding that Alex Neil insisted on a 12 month rolling contract when he took the job.

  • @jimkerr9126
    @jimkerr9126 Před rokem +1

    Bobby Robson spent four years building his Ipswich team, largely developing players through the club’s youth programme.
    Is Mr. Souness saying Bobby Robson and Ipswich were wrong in their approach to player development.

  • @markymark1940
    @markymark1940 Před rokem

    Souness is the absolute G on talksport FACTS

  • @georgianwindow
    @georgianwindow Před rokem

    AN apparently has family living around the Stoke area, so maybe that was a deciding factor? and Also SAFC have not acquired any experienced players in this last window..

  • @charltonjmb4245
    @charltonjmb4245 Před rokem +3

    Got to be money

  • @ryanthompson8029
    @ryanthompson8029 Před rokem +2

    Sunderland are far bigger than stoke anyone can see that, from a spurs fan

  • @normanlongstaff8991
    @normanlongstaff8991 Před rokem +1

    It was Alex who kind of wanted to have that contract...He lived in a hotel 6 days a week .. He likes to have experienced players..
    Sunderland with their 37K home support are playing very well .. Tony Mowbray is perfect for creating the environment for these tallented young players.. Just beaten Rotherham 3.0 tonight .. We Sunderland have a handful of experienced pros in the team.. BUT PAUL COOK in this thread ....has the facts correct

  • @BlauveltBurns
    @BlauveltBurns Před rokem +1

    Love Souness and Simon

  • @jimkerr9126
    @jimkerr9126 Před rokem +1

    Can developing young players benefit the English game as a whole can we learn from the German development model.
    Many people involved in the game in England would look at the nature of the English Premier League and relate to this plight, pointing at the talented English youngsters who are arguably not getting a chance due to overseas players saturating the league.
    Following the DFB’s decision the German football landscape changed, and changed quickly, becoming a self- professed ‘youth football paradise’ according to DFB coach and Director of the Talent Promotion Programme, Jörg Daniel. Daniel claims that there are now over 27,000 clubs, comprising 1.8 million junior players across Germany, meaning the depth of players that the Germans have at the disposal is enormous.

  • @georgianwindow
    @georgianwindow Před rokem +1

    About Sunderland and Alex Neil this was 3 months ago... What has happened ...... in review.. 2 days after Alex leaves for Stoke Sunderland sign 5 young players ... Safc are in 8th position and have had to play 16 games without Key striker Ross Stewart and Simms the other striker for about 10 games.. Ross played his first game yesterday and SAFC won both strikers scored..they are a formidable pair Mr Jordan doesn't really understand KLD our owner (or lacks information) on the man who took over when 23. Everything is improving week by week Everything at the club the infrastucture inc the recruitment team grows the coaching staff the youth teams Liverpool 0 Safc 4 was last weeks result Liverpool got off lightly we overpowered them. Why Alex did not fancy it He probably gets more money at Stoke his family home is close to Stoke but he took the job at Sunderland last season and he did not want it to be permanent ..he lived in a hotel.. However Stoke keep scraping draws. Sunderland have some great players and we are happy with Tony Mowbray who is no mug

  • @kennydeary957
    @kennydeary957 Před rokem

    He was on a rolling contract at Sunderland ..stoke offered him 3 year deal

  • @pj5517
    @pj5517 Před rokem +6

    Souness is spot on

  • @StrawHatPele
    @StrawHatPele Před rokem

    Owner and Coach Fight!!

  • @mrm5183
    @mrm5183 Před rokem +2

    Amazing how football fans think that a manager or a player who has no connection to their club apart from being a member of staff should have “loyalty” 😂 like if they got a pay rise of 100% in the same field by another company they wouldn’t be off quicker than you can say “loyalty” 🥴

    • @Andrew-eo2cw
      @Andrew-eo2cw Před rokem

      It was the manner in which it happened. The day before a big home match and less than a week before the closing of the transfer window.
      Under previous club ownership we would still be without a replacement manager and no new signings. Not now 👌

  • @SDMotorsports
    @SDMotorsports Před rokem +1

    Simon had a big weekend by the sounds of it

  • @akulinamackenzie4492
    @akulinamackenzie4492 Před rokem

    coaches must evaluate

  • @roshanmeah
    @roshanmeah Před rokem

    Why is Jose Mourihno in the thumbnail?

  • @wellbewithyoueverystepalon5648

    the fans are the only ones that are loyal

  • @sjewitt22
    @sjewitt22 Před rokem

    what happened when players contracts ran out before Bosman?

  • @lennon6683
    @lennon6683 Před rokem +1

    I like simon Jordan speaks sense

  • @lowd741
    @lowd741 Před rokem +8

    am I missing something? I thought Sunderland was a miles better club then Stoke 🤷🏻‍♂️ I don't follow either so I don't really know

    • @ryanthompson8029
      @ryanthompson8029 Před rokem +6

      Sunderland are far bigger than stoke, from a spurs fan

    • @davemoore4343
      @davemoore4343 Před rokem

      I think they are in a way. I'm surprised and I'm a stoke fan.

    • @Weeji_420
      @Weeji_420 Před rokem

      They are both utter shite, it doesnt matter what one he manages, won't be winning anything, ever.

    • @marcusmarshall8357
      @marcusmarshall8357 Před rokem

      @@ryanthompson8029 Stoke have more money than Sunderland FACTS

    • @ryanthompson8029
      @ryanthompson8029 Před rokem +2

      @@davemoore4343 in a way?? They are by far a bigger club they are one of englands most succesful clubs they have massive fan base, stadium, state of art academy....what have stoke ever done the stadium and fans are poor and they have won the league cup 😂😂

  • @Craig23McDonald
    @Craig23McDonald Před rokem +20

    I think Sunderland have thought a one year rolling contract was a great idea cause if AN flopped in the Championship then they could get rid of him easily. Problem is he had a good start to the season.
    The owners have only got themselves to blame.

    • @dudebro3250
      @dudebro3250 Před rokem +2

      Managers probably should be on rolling 1 year contracts. Most of them get fired in that time.

    • @Jordan-ft1jb
      @Jordan-ft1jb Před rokem +7

      He was offered an extended contact but he insisted on the rolling contract. Like he did at previous clubs. You know nothing about the situation, clearly

    • @jamesfletcher1218
      @jamesfletcher1218 Před rokem +2

      He wouldn't say yes unless he got a rolling contract

    • @connorriddle
      @connorriddle Před rokem +1

      As others have said, he insisted on the rolling contract, Sunderland board would have preferred a fixed deal

    • @siontimmy1
      @siontimmy1 Před rokem +2

      @@dudebro3250 with Watford they probably on weekly rolling contract

  • @JLawls91
    @JLawls91 Před rokem +1

    Of course loyalty is framed differently for managers, their jobs are on the line more than players & they don’t have the same level of security

  • @avaanderson1714
    @avaanderson1714 Před rokem

    Well graham we have a young group of hungry players that play quality football, books are balanced. Club is on the up

  • @paulrobinson649
    @paulrobinson649 Před rokem +1

    Alex Neil negotiated the rolling contract !!!

  • @zakoid1
    @zakoid1 Před rokem +4

    Loyalty's a rare thing in football, one of the few that come to mind is Mark Noble. But in terms of managers, a few bad results and the club gives them the boot. At least with players they can just sit on their contract.

    • @scottevans5689
      @scottevans5689 Před rokem

      You say Mark Noble, but have any other clubs ever tried to buy him. Because I guarantee you if a bigger club or a team in a better position had ever wanted him he would probably have left

    • @chrisearle1542
      @chrisearle1542 Před rokem

      No other club wanted Noble.

    • @rohithraman6488
      @rohithraman6488 Před rokem +1

      @@scottevans5689 why are football fans so cynical? "If any top club is in for a player they leave immediately" how do you know that? Koke is the captain of Atletico madrid who have been one of the top teams in Europe in the last 8-9 years and so I'm sure top teams will be in for him, yet he joined Atleti's youth system when he was 8 years of age and has stayed there ever since

  • @nascarstopmotionguy
    @nascarstopmotionguy Před rokem +4

    Loyalty is a word that never happens in lower league football whether it's players or managers

    • @colingeddes2172
      @colingeddes2172 Před rokem

      Im afraid loyalty doesnt happen in any type of standard of football, its been like that for a long time.

  • @Phi1l
    @Phi1l Před rokem

    I found it odd that they rejected other managers in favour of a man who wanted a get out clause in his contract?

  • @paulgray2156
    @paulgray2156 Před rokem

    The thumbnail picture of Alex Neil looks like Mourinho with a bald head

  • @LeeTAZ-sl7de
    @LeeTAZ-sl7de Před rokem +8

    How many owners have loyalty to the managers? A few bad results and owners can sack managers on he spot. Alex Niel could end up regretting it in the end.

    • @iangascoigne8231
      @iangascoigne8231 Před rokem

      Hopefully.

    • @jimkerr9126
      @jimkerr9126 Před rokem +3

      Stoke sacked their manager 5 games into the new season.
      Alex Neil joins them 17th in the division, seems they are more concerned about being relegated than being promoted.
      If they are not closer to the top end of the table by the end of the season he will be sacked, if he does his CV won't read well,
      Hamilton Accademicals - Walked away
      Norwich - Sacked
      PNE - left by mutual consent
      Sunderland - Walked away
      Stoke???
      What comes goes around
      And fans have long memories and will remind him of that 😉

    • @pugsterjosh7925
      @pugsterjosh7925 Před rokem

      @@jimkerr9126 Stoke’s owners are well known for holding on to managers for too long. That’s why the sacking of MON was a surprise.

  • @ryan_b_9382
    @ryan_b_9382 Před rokem +7

    Speaking without much knowledge of the situation. The owners offered him 2 pay raises after just giving him one last month (plus a promotion bonus) the guy was holding the club to ransom, Stoke are poorly ran so they were willing to pay daft money to him. As for not locking down the contract with him. AN chose a year rolling contract as he has at previous clubs like Preston. The bloke is a mercenary, he had no commitment to the club and just used us to get back into work til something he fancied more came up. Snake.
    And Sounness doesn't have a clue. We are the third highest spenders in the championship. Jack Clark alone could rise to 10m. We are richer and a bigger club than Stoke. He will regret this.

    • @normanlongstaff8991
      @normanlongstaff8991 Před rokem +1

      Yes WHo will finish higher in the table this year.. and the stadium will be willing a victory against Stoke at the SOL it will be a cauldron that day...

  • @tesc_gaming_central2249
    @tesc_gaming_central2249 Před rokem +1

    Not sure why Souness is waffling about us signing young players..... BUT, isn't developing young players part of the joy of management?

  • @toonarmytastic5309
    @toonarmytastic5309 Před rokem +4

    Why wouldn't any Manager or Player not want to leave Sunderland for Stoke 🤣🤣🤣

  • @GamerFrisco
    @GamerFrisco Před rokem

    Even tho Simon didn't make it as a footballer, I bet he can backspin ping a ball left right and centre the lad

  • @vernonfleming2275
    @vernonfleming2275 Před rokem

    What else would it be for ?

  • @alcoomer
    @alcoomer Před rokem

    Fair play thats why they cut the wage bill

  • @1800WETANAL
    @1800WETANAL Před rokem

    What's happened to Jordans voice?

  • @mrc5653
    @mrc5653 Před rokem

    Alot of people do leave one job for another for money all the best he'll be back at Norwich soon

  • @HALFSQUASHED
    @HALFSQUASHED Před rokem +1

    Tony Mowbray hahaha, good luck Sunderland, you will need it

  • @philwhelan3854
    @philwhelan3854 Před rokem

    Here’s some pragmatism, as a Sunderland fan , I don’t want us to go up in the near future so there is no pressure on the manager , other than to stay up . We are playing great without 2 key strikers and don’t miss AN at all

  • @SimonpaulcookScook
    @SimonpaulcookScook Před rokem

    So who's he bought and signed at Stoke?

  • @emmanuelmwamukonda6373

    Simon "that is your assumption Graeme " but what I say is a fact. I guess Simon says is Simon says..

  • @benhudson9790
    @benhudson9790 Před rokem

    Funny to look back on this with Sunderland 12 points and 11 places above Stoke, and Alex hasn’t been given £1 to spend yet. Souness analysis not quite standing up there. Simon Jordan bang on the money.

  • @jimkerr9126
    @jimkerr9126 Před rokem +2

    Obviously Graeme Souness hasn't researched Stokes squad it's very similar to Sunderlands lots of loan players in their early 20s in the firs team.
    Will Alex Neil play them or replace them with Journey men like himself.
    In the recent Stoke Sunderland fixture, Stoke fielded 7 players under 25, Sunderland fielded 5.
    The rest of Stokes team is made up of players who were free transfers or undisclosed fees. So Souness is wrong again.
    Alex Neil hasn't moved for footballing reasons he's gone for the money and to be closer to home, can't blame him for that, let's not make excuses for him walking away from Sunderland and contract he signed just 4 weeks ago.

  • @davidforster2226
    @davidforster2226 Před rokem

    That man got òf this club so quick he didn't have time to petrol in his car

  • @lfcspectre4335
    @lfcspectre4335 Před rokem +2

    Loyalty what loyalty in football? Money talks
    Sunderland should have hired Roy Keane again few months ago.

  • @MyraMarks
    @MyraMarks Před rokem +1

    Sick of these guys constantly interrupting each other. Mainly Jordan talking over Souness, to be honest.

    • @lennon6683
      @lennon6683 Před rokem

      I would like to hear more or Jordan less of sourness, sourness not giving other people time to speak

  • @jimkerr9126
    @jimkerr9126 Před rokem

    So Mr Souness what was Stokes recruitment this year about then who are they developing these player for and will Alex Neil not play them??
    Summer transfer window
    Harry Clarke age 21 on loan
    Liam McCarron age 21 - undisclosed fee
    Gavin Kilkenny age 22 - loan
    William Smallbone age 22 - loan
    Liam Delap age 19 - loan
    January transfer window
    Taylor Harwood-Bellis age 20 -loan
    Jaden Philogene-Bidace age 20 loan
    Josh Maja age 23 - loan

  • @neave789
    @neave789 Před rokem

    managers always say no loyaltiy sacked in a heart beat .
    Yet we see this so often managers walk in a second for a higher paycheck yet the moment he gets sacked he will cry about loyaltiy . Football is what it is money talks only us stupid fans are every present .

  • @marcjones9608
    @marcjones9608 Před rokem +2

    Simon Jordan calls Alex Neil an “average manager”
    At the age of 41 he is now seeking his 4th promotion,
    That would suggest that he’s above average!

    • @jimkerr9126
      @jimkerr9126 Před rokem

      Alex Neil took over clubs who were there or thereabouts the playoffs with established sides developed by the previous managers. Yes he got them playing more consistently but ultimately failed within a couple of seasons and left the clubs in a worse position than when he joined them.
      He's joined a club in 17th position in a very competitive league who have sacked their manager after 5 games into the current season, so the Chairman and the club expect success this year. The club are £90m in debt and can't buy in any players due to FFP rules
      His tenure at Stoke is a different proposition to his previous engagements.
      It remains to be seen whether his makes it a success or not.
      But for now, he is, and average manager who has starts off with a little bit of success then fails.

    • @marcjones9608
      @marcjones9608 Před rokem

      A mediocre first half of 2014-15 season saw Neil Adams sacked at Norwich, Alex Neil took over and then won 17 out of the next 25 to lead them to promotion, Sunderland had been trying to get out of league one for a number of seasons and Lee Johnson was the latest manager to fail and be sacked, Alex Neil took over and led them to promotion so when you say clubs were established they were in fact sacking unsuccessful managers after failing to achieve their aim.

    • @blue_scorpio_88
      @blue_scorpio_88 Před rokem

      @@marcjones9608 he got Norwich promoted yes, but then they came straight down and he couldn't get them back into the promotion race the following year. As for Sunderland they were well in the mix for promotion when Johnson was sacked, its possible they could still have achieved it if they'd kept him. Obviously we'll never know now though

    • @marcjones9608
      @marcjones9608 Před rokem

      @@blue_scorpio_88 Norwich never invest enough after promotion hence they are the ultimate yo-yo club,
      I doubt Sunderland would have been promoted hence the sacking of Lee Johnson

  • @DavyRo
    @DavyRo Před rokem

    Alex Neil was the one who dictated his contract terms as it happens. He's in the past as far as I'm concerned we will always be there no matter what

  • @johnsimpson3571
    @johnsimpson3571 Před rokem

    Wonder what souness says about tony Mowbray going to sunderland. He is welcome here he has a lot of the same upbring as most normal people in the North East. Could be a success as bob stokoe was. He will be well respected by the players and the supporters

    • @blue_scorpio_88
      @blue_scorpio_88 Před rokem

      I don't think any Sunderland manager will have the kind of impact Stokoe did

  • @wendyslittleprogram3984
    @wendyslittleprogram3984 Před rokem +1

    Does Simon Jordan ever let anyone just talk?

  • @gonzojones8422
    @gonzojones8422 Před rokem

    What’s wrong if he did ?

  • @rogermoore-gd9do
    @rogermoore-gd9do Před 10 měsíci

    A good move for Alex Sunderland supporters need to except managers and players are only there as a stepping stone.

  • @susbedo9258
    @susbedo9258 Před rokem +1

    Better title: "Did Souness leave his brain at home?"

  • @ademakinemmanuel2809
    @ademakinemmanuel2809 Před rokem

    Isn’t that his job? Why shouldn’t he take which job pays more?

  • @sammybeck4855
    @sammybeck4855 Před rokem +2

    Simon = Top LAD Proper Clobber

    • @lfcspectre4335
      @lfcspectre4335 Před rokem +2

      Eat
      Sleep
      Repeat
      Sammy Beck = Top LAD Proper Clobber ✊

  • @azsafc
    @azsafc Před rokem +1

    Souness has literally no idea wtf he is talking about hahahahaha

  • @GarethFerguson
    @GarethFerguson Před rokem

    The only loyal footballer i can think off is Totti

  • @tonyblakemore6236
    @tonyblakemore6236 Před rokem

    Tony Mowbray great manager did well for the boro and Blackburn Sunderland dark horses this year

  • @mattwiper
    @mattwiper Před rokem

    So Grahams idea is go to Stoke cause the players are over 25 and don't need developing

  • @jimkerr9126
    @jimkerr9126 Před rokem

    If Mr Souness is right in his approach to football management why isn't it working at Aston Villa and Everton?
    Does he think Alex Neil is a better manager that Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard?

  • @philpeacock9839
    @philpeacock9839 Před rokem

    How does sourness know what was agreed between safc and O'Neil? Plus Stoke are under the FFP rules this season so how is O'Neil going to be backed by thr owners!!

  • @CR-bc1zt
    @CR-bc1zt Před rokem

    Stoke support Neil in the transfer market? They are in embargo!! 😂😂😂