Sunderland appoint ex-Norwich boss Alex Neil as new supervisor on one-year deal

SUNDERLAND have introduced the appointment of Alex Neil as their new supervisor.

The Scot, 40, has penned a one-year rolling contract with the Black Cats.

It’s anticipated that he’ll be within the dugout for Saturday’s conflict with AFC Wimbledon tomorrow, having taken coaching on Friday.

Upon finishing the deal, former Preston and Norwich boss Neil mentioned: “It’s a privilege to be Head Coach of Sunderland AFC.

“Every thing that I noticed from the gamers this morning made me actually assured and gave me perception, so what we now must do is replicate that on a matchday – when it issues – beneath scrutiny and beneath strain.

“Our activity is to try to win as many video games as we probably can and at this second in time we’re centered on this season and this season alone.”

Sunderland sacked earlier boss Lee Johnson after their 6-0 defeat to Bolton a fortnight in the past.

Followers had anticipated Manchester United legend Roy Keane to return to Wearside, having managed the Black Cats between 2006 and 2008.

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However after twice interviewing for the job, Keane sensationally turned his outdated aspect down earlier this week.

The hunt then turned to Neil, who has been tasked with getting Sunderland out of League One.

They at present sit fourth within the desk, however have numerous floor to make up on the highest two.

Rotherham are high of the league, 11 factors away from Sunderland with a sport in hand.

Whereas Wigan sit second simply two factors above the Black Cats, however the Latics have FOUR additional video games to play.

Neil has a historical past of promotions, having taken Hamilton Academical to the Scottish Premiership in 2014, earlier than getting Norwich promoted to the English high flight a yr later.

He most just lately managed Preston North Finish, leaving the Lancashire membership after almost 4 years in March 2021.

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