Betting has been suspended with one bookmaker on the new Sunderland manager market just days after it opened when Phil Parkinson got sacked.
Just 24 hours ago we reported on the top six candidates for the job, and it seems the favourite is set to be confirmed as the new Black Cats boss.
That man we’re talking about is Gus Poyet with BetVictor suspending betting, and odds of 1/10 according to Sky Bet with also keen on the job Danny Cowley at 7/1.
Friday’s draw at Fleetwood was a third league game without a win for the Black Cats, leaving them eighth in the League One table.
The ex-Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City boss, 52, replaced Jack Ross at the Stadium of Light in October 2019 and led them to eighth place last season.
Parkinson’s assistant Steve Parkin has also left, with first-team coach Andrew Taylor to take caretaker charge.
This is what bookies favourite Gus Poyet said about Sunderland return. Poyet, who left the Black Cats in 2015, has previously said he’d be open to a return to the Stadium of Light one day.
In recent weeks – prior to Parkinson’s dismissal – he told the ‘Speaking Sunderland’ podcast: “Could I return? Yes, of course,” said Poyet.
“Because there are things that are still possible to change. It’s a different situation, but it’s something that…when you’ve been in a club and you’ve been so close to people and then everyone watches the series ‘Sunderland Til I Die’ and the first thing they do, is they call you and ask you (about it).
“You’ve been there, and it confirmed things you already told them because that’s what ‘Sunderland Til I Die’ does, confirms to people things I told them when I left Sunderland.
“It’s like, you want to go back because it’s typical South American passion, you know, the fans. So, that relationship we made with the fans, even if it didn’t finish in the best way, I am still thinking that it’s possible to do something important there.
“It’s easier when you know how much it (the club) means to the fans, how important it is to the city, so yeah, of course (he would go back).”
Danny Cowley is also keen on the job, however it looks as though he might have just missed out on this occasion.
“Sure. Sunderland are a huge football club with a wonderful history,” he said when asked if he would be interested in the Sunderland job.
“For whatever reason they find themselves in League One but we will just have to wait and see.”
“We love football and of course we miss football.
“We’re some enjoying some time off and it’s been a really good opportunity for us to go away and study.
“We’re continuing to try and improve and we’re working on our pro licence at the moment.
“We’re trying to make the most of this time.”
GUS POYET’S CAREER:
Senior playing career
1988–1989 – Grenoble – 37 games (8 goals)
1989–1990 – River Plate (Montevideo) – 78 games (28 goals)
1990–1997 – Zaragoza – 239 games (63 goals)
1997–2001 – Chelsea – 105 games (36 goals)
2001–2004 – Tottenham Hotspur – 82 games (18 goals)
Total – 463 games (125 goals)
National team
1993–2000 – Uruguay – 26 games (3 goals)
Teams managed
– Brighton – 10 November 2009 until 23 June 2013 – 194 games, 86 wins, 59 draws, 49 defeats, 44.33 win %
– Sunderland – 8 October 2013 until 16 March 2015 – 75 games, 23 wins, 22 draws, 30 defeats, 30.67 win %
– AEK Athens – 29 October 2015 until 19 April 2016 – 28 games, 18 wins, 5 draws, 5 defeats, 64.29 win %
– Real Betis – 11 May 2016 until 11 November 2016 – 11 games, 3 wins, 2 draws, 6 defeats, 27.27 win %
– Bordeaux – 20 January 2018 until 5 September 2018 – 21 games, 13 wins, 2 draws, 6 defeats, 61.90 win %
Total – 358 153 97 108 42.74 win %
Fans reacted after seeing that betting is suspended on the new Sunderland manager market…
Remember when Gus Poyet found out Brighton had sacked him while he was live on Match of the Day 😬 pic.twitter.com/GxZ1AMnGtl
— Marathonbet (@marathonbet) December 1, 2020
If we do appoint Poyet does that make him a Gus replacement service?
— Michael Lough (@mickylough95) December 1, 2020
Put this on record, Poyet over Cowley is a disastrous move. This is a chance for #SAFC to build an identity with a young knowledgeable management set up but instead we’ll be going back to the bloke who gave us such classics like losing 8-0 at Saints, 4-0 and 4-1 to Villa & Palace
— Mike (@Mick_Mack_78) December 1, 2020
Just seen Poyet in the Marriott and he reckons he’s signing a 3 year deal. Said Steven Taylor’s a wanker too. Here’s the photo to prove it. pic.twitter.com/x7crbRsPMf
— Jake Bays (@Jake_Bays) December 1, 2020
Will not be tolerating any Poyet slander. 2014 is the greatest year in history and Gus Poyet is partly responsible for that.
— Joshua (@JoshBew95) December 1, 2020
Betting suspended on Gus Poyet returning as manager you say? pic.twitter.com/iw2Fy7sIzB
— Huggan (@LukeHuggan) December 1, 2020
Genuinely seen people unhappy with going from Parkinson to Poyet 😂 I despair. ALL ABOARD THE GUS BUS
— Matt Hartley (@matt_safc) December 1, 2020
3 Year deal for Gus Poyet👀👀#safc
— Mackem (@Mackem1973_) December 1, 2020
Time to bring back this gem.
Sunderland fans must watch.
Memories for life attending these last few games.https://t.co/wMxnGKQxi0
— Joe Kadhim (@joekadhim) December 1, 2020
We could do a lot worse than Poyet like. We’re in league 1 now remember
— Dan (@DTL1984) December 1, 2020
Woke up this morning feeling fine, got Gus Poyet on my mind.
Is stuck in my head and I’m living for it.
— Em (@ELD92x) December 1, 2020
Trading Parkinson for Gus Poyet would be the greatest swap deal since Altidore for Defoe #SAFC
— Ben Craig (@BenCra1g) December 1, 2020
What better Christmas present than Gus Poyet coming home 🥳
— liv (@livvhutchison) December 1, 2020
Poyet has done fuck all since he got sacked from us. Why are people buzzing about him coming back is beyond me🤷🏼♂️#SAFC
— Anthony Hughes (@Anth_Hughes) December 1, 2020
Even though I don’t agree with managers coming back it be interesting to see how Poyet does the second time if he does he get the job even if though his last spell at the club ended sour , can’t be any worse than Parkinson #safc
— Liam95 (@Liam9517) December 1, 2020
All aboard the Gus Bus, GUSTAVO POYET 🎶 #SAFC @RokerReport @WiseMenSayPod 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/1ZTDgEMfiQ
— Brian Chapman (@bchappy1874) December 1, 2020
If #Poyet gets the job at #SAFC im done with that club.
Just another step back IMO.
— Stu G (@stueyg87) December 1, 2020
Poyet’s record when he was last in charge of #SAFC 🔴⚪️
🏟 75 Games
✅ 23 Wins
🤝 22 Draws
❌ 30 Losses
📈 30.67% Win rate https://t.co/KW1Y7p1sVm— Oddschanger (@Oddschanger) December 1, 2020

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