Next Sunderland manager RECAP: Alex Neil set to take charge of AFC Wimbledon clash and become next head coach
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The Black Cats completed five new signings during the January transfer window with Jermain Defoe, Trai Hume, Danny Batth, Patrick Roberts, Jack Clarke and Jay Matete moving to the Stadium of Light.
There were also departures with Denver Hume, Tom Flanagan and Aiden O’Brien leaving the club.
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Sunderland AFC news RECAP (February 11)
Key Events
- Sunderland are set to appoint Alex Neil as their new head coach.
- Talks had been held with Roy Keane yet the move broke down.
- The Black Cats will face AFC Wimbledon at Plogh Lane this weekend.
- Neil took training for the first time and travelled to the capital with his new squad on Friday afternoon.
Cats on the brink of Neil appointment
There’s only one place to start.
The Echo understands that Alex Neil has agreed to become Sunderland’s next head coach on a deal, which will run until the end of the campaign initially.
The Black Cats have been searching for a successor for Lee Johnson since January 31 and are eager to make an appointment before tomorrow’s trip to AFC Wimbledon.
Roy Keane had long been the favourite to make a stunning return to Wearside, and it is understood that despite having significant support amongst the club hierarchy, the two parties could not come to an agreement.
Keane made his decision known to the club on Thursday morning, forcing them to look elsewhere on the shortlist established earlier this week.
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Good Morning!
Sunderland are still yet to appoint a new head coach ahead of tomorrow’s game against AFC WImbledon - yet we understand a deal is very close.
Former Norwich and Preston boss Alex Neil is expected to be appointed today after a deal was reached on Thursday.
We’ll have all the latest Black Cats news throughout the day.