Sunderland manager hunt: The inside track on ex-Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel, his methods, style of play and Oakwell exit

By Mark Donnelly
Published 10th Oct 2019, 17:00 BST
Updated 10th Oct 2019, 19:15 BST
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Barnsley and Sunderland both sacked their managers on the same day, with ex-Oakwell boss Daniel Stendel quickly installed as one of the favourites to take charge at the Stadium of Light.

Stendel led the south-Yorkshire outfit to promotion from League One last season but they have struggled this season in the Championship and his departure was announced hours before Ross was handed the same fate at the Academy of Light.

The German coach was hugely popular at Barnsley among the fanbase, the young squad embracing his philosophy and 'gegenpress' tactics.

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Ross was sacked just hours before the EFL Trophy victory over Grimsby Town with the Black Cats sixth in League One, already eight points adrift of league leaders Ipswich Town after just 11 games.

Ex-Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel.Ex-Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel.
Ex-Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel.

Sunderland don’t have a game this weekend as a result of the home game against Fleetwood Town being postponed due to international call-ups.

A chance, therefore, to take stock while Stewart Donald leads the recruitment process, with Sunderland next in action a week on Saturday when they travel to face Wycombe Wanderers.

Stendel, Wigan Athletic boss Paul Cook and Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth are among the early favourites for the job.