Source: SKY_Sports
Survival may not save Sbragia
Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia fears he could be sacked at the end of the season - even if he keeps the Black Cats up.[LNB] Sbragia replaced Roy Keane in December and was initially reluctant to take up the post. However, the former Manchester United coach has grown into the role and has drawn up a list of transfer targets with chairman Niall Quinn for the summer.[LNB]Quinn has given Sbragia his full support but openly admits the club will review the Scot's position in June, when they may be pressured into employing a more household name.[LNB]This speculation has led to Sbragia being uncertain as to whether survival alone would keep him his job.[LNB]"I want to keep Sunderland up," Sbragia told The Guardian.[LNB]"Whether that is good enough for the people upstairs is another thing.[LNB]Uncertain future"I can't talk or think about what they're thinking. But I have put my all into the club and I enjoy the job."[LNB]The Black Cats face a tough challenge on Saturday as they travel to West Brom, who have admitted they must win the fixture to have any chance of avoiding relegation.[LNB]"Staying up for a second season in the Premier League is a big deal, it's difficult; this is one of the toughest leagues in the world," admitted Sbragia.[LNB]"The first four years after promotion to the Premier League are difficult. You have to chop and change your squad around and bring in better players,[LNB]"There are bad times when you lose a few games and it's not pleasant. You just hope the people upstairs want to stay with you. It's as simple as that. [LNB]"It's one or the other." [LNB]
