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Paul Merson has given his verdict on Michael Beale’s future in management after he was sacked by Sunderland this week. It has been two days since Michael Bealeparted ways with Sunderland, bringing an end to a disastrous 12-game stint that as arguably written off the Black Cats’ campaign. The 43-year-old arrived on Wearside arrived with a lot to prove, as a majority of the fan base were incredibly frustrated with his appointment. Of course, he failed to prove the doubters wrong and went onto win only four of his 12 games in charge – while they didn’t actually play well in a single one of them. …

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