Martin O'Neil / Sunderland manager

[Chazza]

Also setting the record straight: Paolo Di Canio, on Sunderland's website: "I am not political … I do not support the ideology of fascism. I respect everyone." (2006, in FourFourTwo magazine: "Why can't a social idea of a radical right wing be expressed democratically? The communists do it … and nobody says a word. Then they break my balls. Come on! Yes, I am a fascist, so what?")

• Paolo's broader view after his salutes upset Italian Jews in 2005: "For me, the gesture reflects membership of a group with true values … If we're now in the hands of the Jewish community, it's the end."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/apr/06/said-and-done-jesus-di-canio?CMP=twt_gu

[Neil Young]

No, but he's clearly trying to appease the fans who in the majority, don't agree with his appointment. If he believes in fascism, so be it, he should not try to deny it.

He's going to be judged on results, so I'm not sure where this is going to end if he's a success there. Will the fans forgive him? If so, then what kind of example does it give?

I don't follow your point but there's more...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...nio?CMP=twt_gu

And he attended the funeral of a fascist terrorist who served 8 years for his connections to the 1980 Bologna railway station bombing.

So **** him. I really hope Sunderland go down.

[baitman]

anyone remember this from dicanio

[ame]http://youtu.be/bS1LuSiRrLI[/ame]

[ChesterDave]

Cunt. Should have put it in the net. Bitters would have exploded

[Gibbo]

[Bender]

Meanwhile, Di Canio's Sunderland players face a 40% pay cut if they are relegated from the Premier League.
Full story: Sunday Express

[Lee]

The poor little lambs.

[baitman]

baa-stards

[Shaggy]

WTF

http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-di-canio-vicino-a-lasciare-il-sunderland-e-i-black-cats-pensano-a-449540

EXCLUSIVE TMW - Di Canio close to leaving Sunderland. And the black cats think of ...

18.05.2013 11:44 by Cristina Guerri article read 9027 times

The adventure of Paolo Di Canio on the bench for Sunderland could soon end. The coach, the former Swindon Town, his first experience in the top flight of the English league is seriously considering whether to abandon the project recently married. The reason? Another club, always the Premier Lague, he would in fact contacted by strongly shaken his position. And in this regard the leadership of the club would have already thought about his replacement: Paulo Sousa was contacted, former coach among other Swansea and Videoton.

[AnfieldForever]

Did Yoda write that piece?

[Shaggy]

It was translated by the Chrome translation thing

[Fredo]

Maybe he's going to Everton.

[Fivex]

Paolo Di Canio: PFA investigates decision to fine Sunderland players

By Mandeep Sanghera
BBC Sport
The disciplinary action taken by Paolo Di Canio against several Sunderland players is being investigated by the Professional Footballers' Association.

Players' union chief Gordon Taylor said the Black Cats manager could not be "a law unto himself".

Di Canio said last week he had fined seven players and had threatened to sell those who had misbehaved.

Taylor said the PFA would determine if the punishments were "acceptable" or if there were grounds for an appeal. "I wouldn't want to go any further at this moment, so as not to prejudice any particular situation," he said. Taylor admitted there had been contact between the PFA and Sunderland players already, while discussions had also been held with the Premier League club. "There has been some complaints, yes," said Taylor.

Di Canio took over from Martin O'Neill as manager of the Wearside club in March and has won two of his seven games in charge to help the club avoid relegation. The 44-year-old Italian was scathing about the behaviour of some of his players following the 1-0 defeat at Tottenham on the final day of the season. Black Cats defenders Phil Bardsley and Matthew Kilgallon were left out of the squad for the game at White Hart Lane, having been pictured in a casino in midweek.

"Nobody says we're against discipline at the PFA. but it's got to be proportionate," said Taylor. "We have a recommended code for clubs to adhere to. "Players know when they've done wrong and when they've been a problem. For the most part, they will accept that. "But it's not always good to have the manager coming out in public. These things are better dealt with person to person internally and it's better for the future."

Fifteen years ago, Di Canio was represented by Taylor after pushing over referee Paul Alcock in 1998 when he was a Sheffield Wednesday player. "I can remember representing him many years ago when he had his problem with the referee at Sheffield Wednesday," said Taylor. "I don't want to add fuel to the flames, merely to say Paolo was a player and member of the PFA. "The PFA were there for Paolo when he was a player and we'll be there for him with his players. He is aware of the role of the PFA and knows we are there for the players. "Paolo can't be a law unto himself. There are rule and regulations to abide by - and that goes for the disciplining of players as well."

[Vermilion]

Gordon Taylor! **** You!

[ChesterDave]

Accordig to the original story in the Mirror no club rules were broken by the players so Di Canio can't really fine them for disciplinary issues.

But then he thinks he is the best thing since sliced bread.

Don't like the man at all. And I can see Sunderland ending up with a massive wage bill just like Swindon did. Already sat down with the chairman and demanded new players...

Can PL clubs be placed under embargo for spending?