Sunderland officials would have noticed what Reims manager would Still stated in an interview last week.
Sunderland fired Michael Beale last month and will now face another managerial appointment this summer.
But Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Kristjaan Speakman have left themselves plenty of time to select the appropriate person, putting Mike Dodds in interim control.
Despite the terrible results, which highlighted not just the wrong choice to remove Tony Mowbray, followed by the decision to employ Beale, but also problems in the recruitment approach, this next selection must be appropriate.
Will Still is Sunderland’s ideal next manager
According to insider Graeme Bailey, Reims coach Still is Sunderland’s ‘dream’ next manager option in the summer.
The 31-year-old Belgian-English coach presently coaches Reims in France’s Ligue 1.
He began to attract attention after leading the club to a 19-game unbeaten streak last season, and this season he has stabilized the club’s position in the French top flight.
Reims is now in ninth place in the league, just four points behind the European football places with eight games remaining in the season.
Reims no longer paying fine for hiring Will Still
Last week, Still appeared on talkSPORT.
He gave a really fascinating interview and some of his views will have undoubtedly caught the attention of Louis-Dreyfus and Speakman at Sunderland.
Reims will no longer pay fines for having an unregistered manager in place, according to Alan Brazil.
“No, that fine has finally come to an end as the Pro License course that I’m on has started.”
Still, he said, “I’ve not finished it, but I’ve started it and I’m enrolled in it, so it’s ongoing.”
West Ham is another team rumored to be interested in hiring Still this summer. When asked hypothetically if he’d speak with West Ham if they approached him in the summer, Still replied:
“I’d have a think about it.”
Will Still could be Sunderland saviour
Everything points towards Still being a logical choice for Sunderland. With a youthful playing squad and his own fresh coaching approach, Still could serve as an ideal guide to propel the team forward collectively. He’s demonstrated adeptness as a coach, favoring an attacking style of play and emphasizing players’ creative freedom, as evidenced in his talkSPORT interview. Given the recent struggles under the previous manager Beale’s negative tactics, Still could provide the necessary tonic to reignite the team’s performance.
Moreover, Still’s pursuit of a professional coaching license bodes well for Sunderland and any other potential suitors, as it reduces the financial burden of hiring him in the upcoming summer transfer window. Additionally, his willingness to consider new opportunities, as indicated by his remarks regarding the West Ham job, suggests that he’s open to exploring different avenues. While a position at his beloved West Ham would be enticing, Still appears pragmatic and may view a Championship role as a more suitable progression at this stage.
In sum, Still emerges as a promising option for Sunderland, signaling the potential for an exciting summer ahead for the Black Cats.
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