Wearmen a ‘good fit’ for Ross the boss
JACK Ross believes he and Sunderland are “a good fit” – and says he is excited by the challenge of reviving the Black Cats.
Ross was confirmed as Sunderland’s new manager on Friday, leaving newly-promoted Scottish Premier League side St Mirren to sign a two-year contract at the Stadium of Light.
The 41-year-old’s achievements north of the border last season attracted attention in Englandand he held talks with Barnsley last season and Ipswich Town this summer but ultimately decided Sunderland – under new owner Stewart Donald – was the right choice.
Ross said: “It is alright having potential but you have to find a way of exploiting it and maximising it - and that is part of the reason why I am so excited to take the job.
“Over the past year and a half I have had opportunities to move to other clubs.
“However, this one was so fantastically timed for me because of the opportunity to rebuild and regain that momentum.
“I back myself to do it dn I am excited for the challenge.
“I loved the job I was doing and I was very happy in it because we had had good success and we were looking forward to the challenge of next season but when Sunderland are mentioned – even before you know any details – you are attracted to the potential and the size of the club.
“The timing of it, with Stewart’s new ownership and the way he has described his plans for the club, as well as his eagerness for me to be involved in all of that, was appealing for me and they are all huge factors.
“I feel I have always been fairly pragmatic about the choices I have made career-wise and for me this a really good fit.
“Time will be the proof in that but I am very confident.”