The Wonder of Youth - Part 1

Winning over the Board is the key to survival. Even when you are playing like Sunderland you need them on side to avoid the chop or being thrown to the fans chanting your name outside the training ground.

I have found a way to increase your rating with the Board. By playing a number of home grown players you get the message “The Board admires the rapport you have with the supporters” (or words to that effect).

All fans like to see the local boy do good, so by playing around three ensures they are happy… and if they are happy the Board are happy.