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Dick Advoaat's decision to stay at Sunderland pleases former Man Utd star John O'Shea
JOHN O'SHEA is pleased Dick Advocaat changed his mind to remain as Sunderland boss for next season.
John O'Shea pleased to see Dick Advocaat stay on as Sunderland boss
The 67-year-old initially turned down the offer of an extended stay on Wearside days after his successful mission to preserve the Black Cats' top-flight status.
However, Sunderland owner Ellis Short simply would not accept no for an answer and ultimately his persistence paid off.
And Advocaat's decision has gone down well with captain O'Shea, who is currently on international duty with the Republic of Ireland.
He knows the club, what is needed and how we can push onto the next level
The former Manchester United defender said: "The boss came in last season and lifted everybody at the club - players, staff and fans.
"He got the best out of everybody, giving the team the confidence and belief that we could stay in the top flight. He brought a lot of experience and knowledge to the club.
"His CV speaks for itself and he has achieved so much in football so it's great that he is at Sunderland.
"He knows the club, what is needed and how we can push onto the next level. The fans love him too, so I'm sure it will be a season that we can all look forward to.
"We all know there is a lot of work to be done over the summer and with new faces added during pre-season, we can all push on together.
"This is a positive time for everybody associated with SAFC."