Tony Mowbray’s Sunderland team lost again on Wednesday, and indications suggest he is under pressure.
Sunderland came into this season full of optimism and confidence, bolstered by a superb roster. However, Tony Mowbray’s squad has begun to slip for one reason or another, with three losses in their last six games.
Mowbray is currently 11th in the league after a 2-1 home defeat to Huddersfield, and trustworthy sources have begun to imply he may be under pressure.
With Sunderland known to be unafraid of change, Mowbray must discover something fresh and modify his style to save his job.
According to Michael Graham that is, who suggests that while Mowbray is a favourite at the club, pressure is building.
Sunderland stance on Mowbray
Following defeat to Huddersfield, Graham gave an update on the current situation around Mowbray and Sunderland’s stance on his future.
“The info I’ve been given is that [Kristjaan] Speakman wants a young, trendy coach.
“Mowbray is a safe pair of hands and solid. Players love him. Amad will sign for him. There is plenty of upside. But from what I’ve heard, it won’t take much for club to decide on a change.
“Think the pressure will now build on Mowbray, and reasonably so. The strikers never get chances. That’s not a striker issue, it’s a tactical one. And it’s not the only one.”
The striker issue is the most concerning as no matter who is played there, Sunderland still struggle and zero goals in 23 games by a striker is terrible.
Mowbray needs to improve but he deserves time
For as horrible as the last few weeks have been, Mowbray has an incredibly youthful squad, which is reason enough to give him time.
Young players will always be less consistent than veteran professionals, making it more difficult to win games.
Mowbray, if he is to succeed, must first adjust the system and then hire some experience to assist the youngster for the remainder of the season.
If he does not see changes quickly, it is difficult to see Sunderland executives not acting before January, especially with Speakman looking for a younger manager.
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