Sports'I'd back Parkinson' - Pundit delivers Sunderland boss verdict following question
Sunderland Echo pundit Mark Donnelly has given his thoughts on whether or not Phil Parkinson is the man to guide the club moving forward.
With the 2019/2020 League One season determined via a points-per-game system, Sunderland’s promotion hopes came to a rather crashing and abrupt end.
Missing out on promotion to the Championship for a second successive season in a row, the Wearside club will now look to build a side capable of potentially moving up to England’s second flight next term.
Parkinson, who arrived at the Stadium of Light back in October, will be the man trusted to take on that challenge and fans have quizzed Donnelly on whether or not he is the correct man for the job.
Responding to the question, Donnelly said: “Yes, I’d back Parkinson next season.
“I can understand why some supporters are yet to be convinced, given that for every strong performance under his leadership there has been an equally disappointing one. But given a summer to make his mark on the squad, and to assemble a group of players that can fit into his desired system, I really do believe that Parkinson can have Sunderland competing for promotion.
“Consistency will be key, and is something his reign thus far has lacked, but I’m prepared to give him an opportunity to assemble his own squad and put his mark on the club.”
Parkinson’s debut season in charge of Sunderland ended with the club finishing eighth position in the League One standings.
Parkinson must be handed a chance but not much of one. Sunderland can simply not afford to make any more mistakes and that means, getting things right from the beginning.
Fans of the club will not be patient if results fail to arrive…
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