It’s been a tough start to life at Sunderland for Michael Beale. But the early vitriol against him seems to be cooling down. Sunderland fans were shocked, and somewhat deflated when the club chose to appoint Beale back in December, instead of paying out the compensation for Reims boss Will Still. Few wanted Beale and an inaugural 3-0 defeat vs Coventry City at the Stadium of Light set the tone for an early struggle on Wearside. But it was after a 1-0 defeat at home to Hull City that really saw fans vent their dismay at Beale; Sunderland were woeful, beaten by an even worse Hull side on the day…