Sunderland are struggling for survival in the Premier League at the moment.
Well-known sports presenter Richard Keys has stated on his website that Sunderland owner Ellis Short should be blamed for the team’s current problems.
Sunderland are struggling for points in the Premier League at the moment and could get relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.
The Black Cats are currently at the foot of the league table with just two points from 10 matches.
Over the past few years, Sunderland have struggled for survival in the Premier League, but have somehow managed to retain their top-flight status.
Former Sky Sports presenter Keys has claimed that Sunderland owner Short should be blamed for the team’s problems.
“So who do we blame?” Keys wrote on his website. “We can only blame Ellis Short. It had to be Short that nodded through the appointment of Paolo di Canio in 2013. Worse – DI Canio and his director of football Roberto De Fanti?
“Di Canio then brought in a small army of backroom assistants and 14 duffers onto the playing staff.
“The outcome was as predictable as it was disastrous. Let’s not forget that DI Canio replaced Martin O’Neill, who Short had sacked. Brilliant.
“Gus Poyet inherited a mess and another relegation battle. So did Dick Advocaat. So did Big Sam. So did David Moyes. There’s a theme here isn’t there? Enough. It’s time for a remedy. Sticking plaster won’t do anymore.”
Sunderland are one of the biggest clubs of England and have a very strong following.
The Black Cats regularly attract over 40,000 fans to their home matches at the Stadium of Light.
There is still time for Sunderland to get things right this season, but results need to start improving soon.
Sunderland will return to action this coming Saturday when they take on Bournemouth away from home at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League.
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