11 reasons why Paolo Di Canio will make the Premier League a more interesting place

The controversial Italian was yesterday confirmed as Sunderland’s new manager.

1. He’s not afraid of authority

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2. He has a talent for doing the unexpected

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3. He may be controversial, but he’s also unnaturally fair-minded

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4. He’s inspired some great anecdotes

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5. He has a rare kinship with football fans

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6. He’s emotional at the best of times

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7. He leaves everything out in the open

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8. He gives great post-match interviews

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9. He does a mean Harry Redknapp impression

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10. His patience tends to wear thin quite easily

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11. He’s bonkers (as the picture below illustrates)

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