Martin O’Neill

Sunderland and Newcastle rising from the ashes

Date: 11th February 2012 at 10:33 am | Written by
Survival Sunday is a football fan’s sadistic pleasure. “Look at all those struggling to avoid relegation and oh look, is that a fan crying? What joy!” That’s the viewpoint of course, if your …

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How McClean has a lot to thank Martin O’Neill for

Date: 27th January 2012 at 12:18 pm | Written by
In the press conference prior to his first match as Sunderland boss, Martin O’Neill probably caught a few journalists off guard with his comments about one player. “He gives you absolutely everything and …

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Sunderland 2-0 Swansea City – Match Review

Date: 21st January 2012 at 7:25 pm | Written by
Sunderland‘s renaissance under Martin O’Neill continued at the Stadium of Light as they saw off Swansea with two stunning goals from Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner to move into …

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Sunderland v Swansea City – Match Preview

Date: 19th January 2012 at 12:50 pm | Written by
Swansea head to the North East chasing a third straight victory in the New Year but will have to overcome a Sunderland side reborn under Martin O’Neill. Despite losing at …

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Chelsea 1-0 Sunderland – Match Review

Date: 14th January 2012 at 6:19 pm | Written by
Frank Lampard’s early goal was enough for Chelsea to see off Sunderland who should have snatched a late point at Stamford Bridge. The Blues midfielder was on hand to beat Simon …

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Chelsea v Sunderland – Match Preview

Date: 12th January 2012 at 12:30 pm | Written by
Martin O’Neill will be hoping he can maintain Sunderland’s renaissance by leading his side to victory at Chelsea in a similar manner to that of his predecessor Steve Bruce last …

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The most important managerial trait in football?

Date: 4th January 2012 at 6:59 pm | Written by
Sunderland midfielder Stephane Sessegnon recently praised the effect that Martin O’Neill has had on the Sunderland team since his arrival following the departure of previous manager Steve Bruce. “It’s been good so far. …

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Wigan Athletic 1-4 Sunderland – Match Review

Date: 3rd January 2012 at 11:22 pm | Written by
Sunderland‘s impressive start to life under Martin O’Neill continued at the DW Stadium as they moved into the top half of the Premier League with victory over Wigan. O’Neill has led …

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Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City – Match Review

Date: 1st January 2012 at 5:44 pm | Written by
Manchester City lost for only the second time this season after Ji Dong-Won came off the bench to earn Sunderland a surprise victory at the Stadium of Light. With second …

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Chairmen backing managers is false sense of security

Date: 30th December 2011 at 1:28 pm | Written by
During the first half of the Premier League season there have been a lot of surprises for fans of the most watched league in the world. Manchester United put eight …

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