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"Hello is that Connor?"
"Yeah how are you Niall?"
"Good, Thanks could you pop down to the stadium please mate?"
"Yeah Sure what time?"
"Bout 10."
"Sure Mate"
Im assuming its a Coaching job i played with Niall and Roy for Ireland.
I was a Centre Mid me and Roy were a fearsome partnership i racked up 58 caps and scored 12 times.
I got my Jeans and Shirt on heading down to the Stadium.
I turned the radio on
"The FAI have announced Steve Staunton has resigned from the Ireland post,
Steve said in a interview
"I enjoyed it at Ireland but i felt i could not take the nation on to the next level."
I got to the stadium and went into a room with Roy and Niall in.
"Connor im sure you heard about the resignation of Stan."
"Yeah"
"Well the FAI asked Roy to take the job, Roy wants to go, we want you to take over"
"What me Yeah ill take the job."
"What terms do you want."
"Erm 1 year contract at 100k a Year?"
I stupidly said i was shocked i could of held out for about a 1m.
"We can agree terms then."
I signed the contract.
"Connor you realize after Roy you cant just manage the team you have to be a motivator."
"Yeah sure when do i meet the Lads?"
"Today ill drive you to training."
It was a good journey discussing the job.
I met the lads they were disappointed about Roy's Departure.
"Roy what sort of training do you want today?"
Said Assistant manager Ged Mcnamee
"Erm id just like a chat with the lads then they can have the rest of the day off.
I just chatted with them explaining the situation.
Niall drove me back to my house
As i was getting out
"Wait , Connor as you come in tomorrow on your desk will be a letter explaining our expectations and Budgets."
Ive started again due to a loss of game save.
So no games at all have been played.
Im awoken by the phone at 8am.
"Hello is that Connor?"
"Yeah how are you Niall?"
"Good, Thanks could you pop down to the stadium please mate?"
"Yeah Sure what time?"
"Bout 10."
"Sure Mate"
Im assuming its a Coaching job i played with Niall and Roy for Ireland.
I was a Centre Mid me and Roy were a fearsome partnership i racked up 58 caps and scored 12 times.
I got my Jeans and Shirt on heading down to the Stadium.
I turned the radio on
"The FAI have announced Steve Staunton has resigned from the Ireland post,
Steve said in a interview
"I enjoyed it at Ireland but i felt i could not take the nation on to the next level."
I got to the stadium and went into a room with Roy and Niall in.
"Connor im sure you heard about the resignation of Stan."
"Yeah"
"Well the FAI asked Roy to take the job, Roy wants to go, we want you to take over"
"What me Yeah ill take the job."
"What terms do you want."
"Erm 1 year contract at 100k a Year?"
I stupidly said i was shocked i could of held out for about a 1m.
"We can agree terms then."
I signed the contract.
"Connor you realize after Roy you cant just manage the team you have to be a motivator."
"Yeah sure when do i meet the Lads?"
"Today ill drive you to training."
It was a good journey discussing the job.
I met the lads they were disappointed about Roy's Departure.
"Roy what sort of training do you want today?"
Said Assistant manager Ged Mcnamee
"Erm id just like a chat with the lads then they can have the rest of the day off.
I just chatted with them explaining the situation.
Niall drove me back to my house
As i was getting out
"Wait , Connor as you come in tomorrow on your desk will be a letter explaining our expectations and Budgets."
"Ok cheers Niall whens the press Conference."
"Tomorrow 1pm"
"Ok Niall ill be in at 8."
"Cya Connor."
Niall Gambles
Is the first thing i see on the Sun Newspaper.
Sunderland Chairman Niall Quinn is today announce former Ireland International Connor Jennings as Sunderland Manager.
I arrived in the office with a Letter saying he expected a mid table finish.
I had a transfer kitty of £5.2m and i was ready to start spending it.
First on the Agenda was Lulinha a 17 Year old Brazilian it was thought he was valued around £2m by his club.
I put a offer of £2m in for him.
Soon the story got to the press.
New Sunderland Manager Bids for Youngster
The Phone rang
"Connor Ze Augusto is on the phone"
"Hello"
"Hello we have recieved your offer of £2m for Lulinha we feel this is to low."
"What do you want for him?"
"2.5M Plus 50% Next sell on"
"Im Sorry i cant do that how about £2.3m plus the 50%?"
"Err ok we accept your offer."
"Cheers"
I have to admit that was more than i wanted to pay but i feel its worth it.
I also wanted Al Sadd's New Striker Mauro Zarate.
I put in a pathetic offer of £2.8m plus 50%
When i came back from training i had a fax Mauro Zarate's Contract demands somehow the offer was accepted.
This was the Deal of the Century.
I was especially delighted by the fact he would be here within 1 week for the opening game against Manchester City.
My business in the transfer window seemed over as i spent my budget.
Sunderland boss splashes out on Zarate.
Sunderland boss Connor Jennings has signed Argentinian 20 year Mauro Zarate from Al Sadd.
Connor Jennings said "Im Delighted with this deal i felt Mauro was worth about 10m and i got him at a bargain price."
Mauro is set to make his debut against Man City on Saturday.
Lulinha accepts Sunderland Demands
Lulinha the Brazilian 17 year old has agreed terms with Sunderland.
The 17 year old awaits his Work Permit application before being allowed to move.
Lulinha's Work Permit turned down
Sunderland have been hit by the news that Lulinha's work permit has been turned down.
Sunderland have appealed the decision.
Sunderland in for Gunners Duo.
Sunderland have placed year long loan bids for Flamini and Justin Hoyte.
Sunderland are in for the Gunners duo to be the 3rd and 4th Signing in the Jennings Era.
Lulinha's Permit Accepted
Lulinha and Sunderland have been boosted by the fact that Lulinha's Work permit application has been accepted.
Lulinha will join next July.
Jennings announces Captain
Sunderlands Defender Russell Anderson has been made Captain new signing Craig Gordon has been made Vice Captain.
Arsenal youngster relishes first team chance
Justin Hoyte has said today he relishes the 1st team chance at Sunderland after the club announced he has moved on loan the the Northern club.
Manchester City Vs Sunderland Match Report
The Jennings era could not have started worse for the black cats.
After 4 minutes they were 1-0 after a strike from Bianchi.
It was a very open game with both sides having lots of opportunites.
In the 49th minute Geovanni scored for City making it 2-0.
The game ended 2-0 but Jennings said he was happy with the performance and he is confident in his side.
Sunderland needed a point today really considering that Chelsea and Liverpool up within the next week.
Sunderland V Chelsea
No one gave Sunderland a chance in this game.
After 18 minutes new signing Goran Pandev gave Chelsea a 1 goal lead which they maintained until half time.
Goran Pandev scored again on the 55th Minute to make it 2-0
And it turned into a hattrick in the 85th Minute.
Sunderland have Liverpool next.
Sunderland Loan West Ham's Defender
James Collins has joined Sunderland on loan for the rest of the season.
Liverpool V Sunderland
Liverpool went into this match as a certainty.
Liverpool were all over the black cats until Xabi Alonso scored in the 37th Minute.
Sunderland went into the break 1-0 down.
After the break it was a stalemate with no side taking the reigns to take the game.
Sunderland have lost 3 in a row.
Next up for Sunderland is bolton a 6 pointer already this early in the season.
Sunderland V Bolton
This game was a six pointer.
Sunderland were bottom after 3 games with no points.
Sunderland started well and after 16 minutes Kavanagh struck the Black cats first goal of the season.
But after 26 minutes Diouf pegged them back.
After 47 minutes Jones got injured and was replaced by Andy Cole.
At half time it was 1-1
After the break it was all bolton with Anelka scoring in the 77th minute.
It finished 2-1 and 4 Losses on the bounce for Sunderland.
Sunderland struck by Injuries
Kenwyne Jones and Graham Kavanagh have been struck by injuries.
Jones is out for 2 weeks whilst Graham could be out for 2 months.
Sunderland v Swansea
Sunderland will be happy with the break from the premierhsip after a terrible start.
Sunderland boss Connor Jennings needs to turn it round and is coming under increasing pressure.
At Half time it was a stale mate and the Black cats dont seem to be working well.
In the second Half it all changed after 59 minutes Stokes struck a 25 yard screamer to go 1-0 up.
But in the 68th minute Liam Miller scored a own goal.
It ended 1-1 and in extra time nothing changed.
The black cats eventually lost 2-0 on Penaltys.
Sunderland need a win to boost confidence.
Blackburn V Sunderland
Sunderland Needed some points in this match.
Jennings changed the tactics and at first glance Sunderland were playing better.
Until Steven Reid scored after 14 minutes
After 26 minutes Carlos Edwards struck a goal to peg Blackburn back.
At Half time it was still 1-1
In the Second half
Sunderland were dominating the Second Half but Mccarthy scored after 80 minutes to make it 2-1
And thats how it ended.
5 losses in a row now for Sunderland.
Sunderland V Portsmouth
Sunderland needed at least a draw to stay in touch with the pack.
This game was after the international break which may benefit Sunderland.
Sunderland look Lively and cause Pompey problems but into the break its 0-0.
Second Half
Sunderland Dominate but Pompey score and make it 1-0.
Another loss for desperate Sunderland
Middlesborough V Sunderland
Jennings Tinkers with hes tactics once again.
Sunderland still have 0 points out of 6 games.
Boro started very brightly and put Sunderland under pressure.
But Mauro Zarate finally comes good and scores after 18 minutes his first since being in England.
Mota Strikes a good goal for Boro 1-1
Half Time
Mauro Zarate strikes another one 2-1
Zarate turns Great and Scores 2 Sunderland pick up 3 Points and a great performance which moves them to 19th.
Sunderland Vs West Ham
Sunderland off the back of a great win face the 5th place Hammers.
Sunderland start very poorly and go 1-0 down within 14 minutes to a upson header.
Zarate gets sent off for kicking a Hammers player.
Another loss.
Tottenham V Sunderland
Sunderland without Mauro Zarate after his Red Card.
Spurs Firm Favorites here.
9 minutes here Keane scores and Makes it 1-0 to spurs.
35 minutes and its 2-0 Keane again.
Half Time 2-0
Sunderland concede another 3-0
Another loss 3-0
Sunderland V Birmingham
Sunderland Need to win these matches.
A bore draw at Half Time.
And still at full time 0-0
Manchester United V Sunderland
This game seems a foregone conclusion.
But going in to half time its 0-0 Sunderland are playing well.
But straight after the break Rooney 1-0
Sunderland lose 1-0 but its a good performance
Sunderland played excellent today.
Zarate opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
And made it a brace in the 80th 2-0.
Everton V Sunderland.
33 minutes in Zarate Scores 1-0
45 Minutes Ancibe 1-1
92nd Minute Zarate Scores Again his 6th goal in 11 Games and he has 4 in his last 2 Sunderland have 2 wins in a row!
Black Cats after Arsenal youngster
Sunderland are ready to land Carlos Vela for £15m in January the only stumbling block is Vela's contract demands.
Reports say Jennings is ready to sell in January to make the funds.
Sunderland V Wigan
Sunderland have won 2 games in a row and Zarate has scored 4 in his last 2 games.
9' Mauro Zarate Strikes another one the Argie is in Exceptional form.
At Half Time its Sunderland 1-0 Wigan
50' Wigan Score Marcus Bent 1-1
Full time a draw.
Sunderland have 7 points out of the last 3 games and Zarate has 5 goals in 3 games.
Derby V Sunderland
A win would move Sunderland out of the Drop Zone and take pressure of Manager Connor Jennings.
The Sunderland Fans are Expectant.
Sunderland Pressure Derby early on.
25' Earnshaw 1-0
40' 2-0
71 Penalty 3-0
A terrible performance from Sunderland they need better than this.
Sunderland V Newcastle
Sunderland Expect a win against there local rivals.
6' Alan Smith 1-0
16' Owen 2-0
23' Anderson pegs one back 2-1
At Half Time Newcastle Lead 2-1
Full time 2-1 Another Loss for Sunderland
A Black Cats story. 
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