Quinn: Sunderland are 'thrilled' by progress made under new boss Sbragia

24 February 2009 13:23
Ricky Sbragia has impressed in his time as Sunderland manager[LNB] Sunderland[LNB]chairman Niall Quinn has predicted manager Ricky Sbragia will remain in charge at the Stadium of Light beyond his current 18-month contract.[LNB]The 52-year-old has fully rewarded Quinn's faith in him by steadily dragging the Black Cats away from relegation trouble since being asked to step into the gap left by Roy Keane in December.[LNB]Answering fans' questions on SAFC TV, Quinn said: 'Everyone is thrilled with the way it's working out.[LNB]'Ricky has put his own stamp on it, he's working hard and he has a great approach to the job. Results have been good and the team is playing better.[LNB]'Ricky has signed a kind of half-way house contract, 18 months, to give him a feel of it, for both sides to be happy with where we are going.[LNB]'But I would envisage him being here a lot longer.'[LNB][LNB] HATCHET MAN: It's Smiles better at Sunderland with Ricky instead of Roy[LNB]Keane: Why I had to walk away from Sunderland and football[LNB]SUNDERLAND FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail