Sunderland boss remains in regular dialogue with Stewart Donald as he bids to turn round troubled tenure

Phil Parkinson says he remains in regular dialogue with Stewart Donald as he bids to turn around his troubled tenure on Wearside.
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Many supporters have called for a change in the dug-out with Parkinson winning just two of his twelve games since replacing Jack Ross.

Donald has nevertheless continued to back Parkinson, seen in a number of appointments to the backroom staff and the decision to move Aiden McGeady out of the first-team group ahead of the January window.

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That has raised the pressure further ahead of Blackpool’s visit on Saturday, but Parkinson is confident he retains the owner’s support.

Sunderland owner Stewart Donald Sunderland owner Stewart Donald
Sunderland owner Stewart Donald

“I spoke to the owner last week, we had a meeting up here,” he said.

“I spoke to him again this week on the phone about what we need to do going forward and explaining any decisions I make to the owners, and I think it’s important to do that.”