The Northern Irishman will resign next July after saving his beloved Black Cats from relegation once he realizes he did sign on to a club that’s trying to contain its spending and turnover.

I’m not saying Steve Bruce didn’t deserve to be sacked. I’m surprised he got it before Steve Kean did, but he did deserve it. O’Neill did keep Villa challenging in the top half, but financial stewardship isn’t his strong point as a manager.