Micky Gray: Sunderland, Paolo Di Canio and Relegation Threat




Beyond The Pitch show

Summary: Sunderland legend Micky Gray joins up with Phil and Anto to take a deeper look at the Paolo Di Canio hire after a first encounter with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to explore the decision process, the challenges ahead with only six matches to go after this 2-1 loss and how the overall relegation threat could shape out given the full range of candidates. We also examine the Di Canio appointment drained of the politics and ask the legitimate question about his credentials, what the expectations really should be and if he can change the belief within a squad missing goals and confidence at precisely the worst time of the season. Also in focus is the battle to avoid the last relegation slot with Wigan looking once again to side step the fall as a late equalizer came about at Loftus Road now that QPR appears set for one of the three slots at present. Micky Gray is remembered fondly for his 12-year tenure with hometown club Sunderland, for whom he made 363 league appearances between 1992 and 2004. Today you can find Micky with SkySports, PLPTV, BBC 5 Live and TalkSport where he offers his opinions and insight on the Barclays Premier League and English football.