Journalist Phil Smith has given his verdict on Sunderland potentially hiring a new boss before the season is over. Sunderland sacked Michael Beale in February, and since, the Black Cats have won just once. There was a feeling that Beale leaving would take the negativity away from this season. The well-liked Mike Dodds retuned for a third interim spell, but from the get-go, it seemed as though he’d taken over a sinking ship. The first half of his first game against Swansea City set the tone for the seven games which have followed. Sunderland beat Cardiff City 2-0 on Good Friday but went on to l…