Visited Bristol at the weekend, met an old friend. Saw Sunderland at Bristol City. Lost 1 nil. It followed good results over West Brom and Leeds. The fans fans seem to like temporary coach Mike Dodds. But it was a mistake and we conceded a penalty. Maybe we should have conceded an earlier one also. But with 67% possession, 18 shots, 9 on target (3 time Bristol) we had enough chances to win. It highlights the issue, not taking chances made.
Many changes at the club at present. Tony Mowbray was removed. He had done well in the year he was there, but results had dropped off and I can see why they acted. They have appointed Michael Beale who had been at QPR and Glasgow Rangers as Head Coach. Most fans seem unhappy. He may be a good coach, he has to work in the model with Mike Dodds and does not do recruitment. Time will tell, interesting time over Christmas period, many games, transfers and the small matter of FA cup 3rd round tie vs Newcastle.