PROMOTION IS THE AIM AFTER OWLS FRUSTRATIONS
NEW SIGNING CALLUM McMANAMAN OPENS UP ABOUT HIS SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY EXPERIENCE AND HIS CLEAR
Simon Grayson has said that all three of his deadline day signings will go straight into the squad for the clash against Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon.
That will have been music to the ears of Callum McManaman, whose career has stagnated since starring for Wigan in their shock FA Cup final victory over Manchester City in 2013.
Out of favour at West Brom, a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday offered hope but with Carlos Carvalhal’s side thriving, a place in the team was difficult to come by.
It was the same for Aiden McGeady,whoneededamove to Preston to finally relaunch his career under Grayson. McManaman is confident the story can be the same for him on Wearside.
“I only started two games [at Sheffield Wednesday]. I didn’t really get enough time to be honest,” he said.
“It was a frustrating spell. I was behind because I hadn’t played that season and the manager already had his team set.
“It is harder when you are on loan, especially for a sixmonth loan.
“I did well when I came off the bench but it is hard when you go into a club on loan for six months in January.
“I have been in the playoffs twice now, once with Sheffield Wednesday and once with Wigan so I know what it takes in the Championship.
“Coming into Sunderland on loan at the start of the season gives me a good chance to get a good run of games,” he added.
“That is just what I need. I need minutes so I can prove myself.
“When I get a run of games that is when you will see the best of me.”
McManaman has been impressed with the signings the Black Cats have made this summer and feels there is a spirt that can lead to real success in the Championship. Promotion is the aim. “The club has signed some good experience and Premier League experience too,” he said. “I don’t see why we can’t get up this season and get back to where we should be..
“Promotion is the aim, definitely. “It all happened that fast that I didn’t really have time to speak to the manager about anything like that but as soon as I knew Sunderland were interested, it was a nobrainer for me.
“This is a massive club. I came here as fast as I could.
“Team spirit is massive to get out of the Championship. I have always thought that, every team that has got