Days after sacking Steve Bruce, Sunderland AFC have announced the signing of his replacement: Martin O'Neill will take the reigns at the Stadium of Light. The former Aston Villa boss, who hasn't been in management since leaving Villa Park shortly before the 2010/11 season, has signed a three-year contract to guide the Black Cats, who'll be looking to the 59-year-old to guide them towards steady European qualification, much as he did with the midlands side during his four-year tenure there.
Martin O’Neill Announced As New Sunderland Manager
Here’s the official tweet (yes, this is how things are announced these days):
O’Neill’s a great choice for a team that wants to cement their position as a strong top-half side, and he makes a lot of sense for Sunderland, who probably need a little bit of help to get over the hump and into Europe on a regular basis. He does come with downsides, but after their appalling start to the season, Sunderland fans probably aren’t going to worry about him handing out a few bad contract over the next few years as long as he turns the on-field performances around.
For more on Sunderland and their new manager, check out Roker Report.
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