Mike Dodds is set to lead Sunderland against West Brom on Saturday and potentially against Leeds on Tuesday as the interim head coach. While he didn’t explicitly express his interest in a long-term role, Dodds sees the Sunderland job as an attractive proposition for potential candidates. With experience gained from his previous stint as interim boss and his coaching roles under Alex Neil and Tony Mowbray, Dodds aims to showcase his abilities.
Dodds, who doesn’t know how long he’ll be in charge, confirmed ongoing interviews for the permanent position and believes the job is appealing due to the talented and focused group of players. He emphasizes the exciting prospect for any coach to work with a young and motivated team that is keen on individual improvement.
Expressing confidence in the support from the club and players, Dodds wants to prove his true coaching ability, particularly in comparison to his previous interim stint. While acknowledging the scrutiny that comes with the elevated position, he feels he has the respect of the group internally and aims to focus on external perceptions.
Dodds recognizes the potential perception that he has a point to prove and asserts that, regardless of external opinions, he feels no need to prove anything internally. He believes in his ability and the work he has done with the team over the past 15 months.
In other news, two of Sunderland’s January fixtures have been rescheduled for TV coverage, with the Ipswich game on January 13th now at 5.30pm and the Hull City match on January 19th at 8pm.
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