What Michael Beale said to Sunderland player Dan Neil after his experiences at Liverpool, Rangers, and …
Dan Neil thinks Sunderland head coach Michael Beale, who has worked with some of the top midfield players in the game, has a lot to teach us.
After stints at Rangers and QPR, Beale joined Sunderland less than a month ago as manager. The 43-year-old was Steven Gerrard’s assistant at Rangers (before Beale rejoined the team) and Aston Villa in addition to serving as an academy coach at Chelsea and Liverpool.
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Neil said, “I had a good conversation with the gaffer,” when questioned about his private discussions with Beale. “I believe I was among the final people called in to go talk to him. I like our chat and his thoughts. He was speaking to me clearly about his experiences, mentioning that he had worked in Brazil and other places, as well as all the outstanding athletes he had developed.
“I was simply trying to pick out a few details. He was, without a doubt, England’s finest midfield player and his longtime assistant. That’s great for me because it allows me to pick apart what a lousy boss he was, but maintaining the same mindset and personality. The talk was incredibly enjoyable, and I’ll simply keep trying to become better.
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Sunderland attackers get a direct message from Dan Neil as the midfielder explains the alterations. Michael Beale has produced
Dan Neil gives Sunderland attackers a straight talk as the midfielder details the modifications. Michael Beale has produced
In spite of Sunderland’s recent 2-1 loss to Ipswich, Neil is relishing the opportunity to represent his childhood team. Neil said, “How can I not be enjoying it?” “We’re playing extremely good football, and I’m playing for the team I’ve always wanted to play for. Instead of losing on a terrible set-piece goal tally of 2-1, we just need to find a way to win. I’m sure I’ll like it even more if we do it.
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Conor Chaplin’s winning goal and the Ipswich defeat prompt Dan Neil to provide a frank assessment of Sunderland’s dressing room.
Conor Chaplin’s winning goal and the Ipswich defeat prompt Dan Neil to provide a frank assessment of Sunderland’s dressing room.
In recent seasons, Neil has also modified his style of play, often moving into a deeper midfield role with more defensive duties. The 22-year-old said, “It’s something that I’ve kind of had to develop.” “I was pretty much only on the ball and wasn’t really engaged in the defensive aspect of the game when I initially broke into the first squad. It’s not like it occurred by accident; in League One, I was dropped from the squad for that same reason. It’s something I needed to improve in order to rejoin the team.”
Transfer target for Aston Villa and Napoli says he has “always dreamed” of playing for Arsenal
A purported transfer target for Aston Villa and Napoli has previously spoken about his “dream” of joining Arsenal.
According to reports, Hellas Verona attacker Cyril Ngonge has drawn significant attention recently after regaining his form in the first half of the Serie A season. In 21 games in all competitions, the former Belgium Under-21 international has six goals and two assists as he helps his team avoid relegation to Italy’s second division.
Ngonge has not had any problems, even if Verona’s inability to establish consistency has put them in the relegation zone. Over the last two weeks, there has been a growing amount of conjecture over Ngonge’s future. Villa is apparently eager to give the winger a chance to go to the Premier League, but according to a recent Sky Italy story, Napoli may have gotten ahead of schedule by agreeing to a £16 million deal with Verona in the previous 48 hours. Fiorentina are also said to have taken an interest in Ngonge.
If Ngonge were to leave Verona in the future, he said a prospective transfer to Arsenal would help him fulfil a dream as he thought back on his early experiences in Italy and the influence a move to Serie A has had on his career.
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