Does being Gerrard's assistant make him (Beale) a top manager? I'm not sure.' I think he's a fantastic manager and I don't think the position they were in the league was worthy of him losing the job. Tony was doing a fantastic job, he has been consistent and played good football with young squads. “I don't think it's an upgrade on Tony Mowbray. 'After losing his job in Scotland and ending up with the Sunderland one, he should count himself very lucky. “I don’t know Michael Beale personally, but I know he has quite a big following and gets good jobs, even if he hasn't done very well in his previous role,' Holloway told Genting Casino. READ MORE: Ex-Real Madrid man tells Jobe Bellingham to stay on Wearside amid transfer links However Holloway, who led Crystal Palace and Blackpool to the Premier League during his long managerial career, doesn't feel Beale is an upgrade on Mowbray, who he rates as a 'fantastic' manaager. Interim manager Michael Dodds oversaw victories over West Brom and Leeds before losing to Bristol City last weekend. The former Rangers and QPR chief was this week appointed as the Black Cats' new boss, replacing Tony Mowbray who was sacked two weeks ago.

Michael Beale should count himself very lucky to be handed the Sunderland head coach job after his Rangers exit, according to experienced EFL manager Ian Holloway.

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