Sunderland fans not pleased with reported Gareth Ainsworth interest

Published on October 10, 2019

Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth is reportedly on a shortlist as Sunderland search for a new manager – and some of the club’s supporters on Twitter have insisted he would be a bad choice.

According to Sky Sports, the Black Cats have five individuals on a shortlist to replace recently sacked Jack Ross and they all currently manage other clubs.

The report explains that the North East club have requested permission to speak to the five managers about a role at the Stadium of Light.

Ainsworth has been in charge at Wycombe since 2012 and is the latest name to be linked to the vacant role at Sunderland.

He achieved promotion from League Two in the 2017/18 campaign and this season his side sit second in League One, with a four point cushion in the table ahead of Sunderland.

The 46-year-old is renowned as someone that gets the best out of his players as a coach and he’s had an incredible ride with Wycombe so far.

His current side are physical and a threat from set-pieces, but they can get the ball down to play too

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A selection of Sunderland supporters on social media don’t believe Ainsworth is the right fit for them and are concerned by news he’s on the club’s shortlist.

Here are some Sunderland fans commenting on Ainsworth:

Please not Ainsworth

— Si Atica (@AticaSi) October 10, 2019

Houghton os Stendel for me. Season ticket won’t be used if Ainsworth gets the job. Couldn’t watch Ainsworth style of football.

— Mark Ellis (@Markysafc70) October 10, 2019

Please god not anisworth ???

— Adam Baker (@Adam_baker1490) October 10, 2019

Please god no Gareth ainsworth ! He’s a step back from jack Ross he’s only a good manager in league 1/2. ?

— Adam Baker (@Adam_baker1490) October 10, 2019

Totally agree mate, I’ve heard ainsworth is having an interview today. Very deflating appointment if you ask me.

— LIAM GUSTARD (@liam_yasmin) October 10, 2019