Celebrations like this were few at Di Canio's Sunderland (BBC Sports)
Breaking news from the world of the obvious. After less than six months at the helm of Sunderland, lightning rod Paulo Di Canio has been dismissed. Sunderland slumped out of the gate to just 1 point in it's opening five matches. This is all in spite of Di Canio's summer renovations bringing 14 new players to the club including American international Jozy Altidore.
Di Canio has always had his critics at Sunderland, partly from his lack of coaching experience. His big post prior to the Black Cats was managing lower league Swindon Town. Couple this lack of experience with his previous fascist leanings and you get what was a very controversial appointment in the first place. Di Canio has renounced these political persuasions, but it all ended up in a perfect storm that made sure that Di Canio could not overcome his poor start in the Barclay's Premier League.
Early money in the betting markets has dabbed former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has Di Canio's successor, while LA Galaxy boss Bruce Arena has been named as a rumor mill possibility as well. American fans will have a keen interest in the goings on at the Stadium of Light, as a new manager's style could help make or break Altidore's playing time going into next year's World Cup. The move to Sunderland was always considered a risk for Jozy, and right now seems even more precarious in Di Canio's wake.
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