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Phil Parkinson was sensationally sacked as Sunderland manager on Sunday night.

The result followed a drab 1-1 draw away to Joey Barton’s Fleetwood Town on Friday, leaving Sunderland eighth in League One and sitting outside of the play-off positions.

And talk has already turned towards who will replace Parkinson at the Stadium of Light, with a host of names from Gus Poyet and Danny Cowley to Kevin Phillips and John O’Shea among the runners and riders.

Former striker Victor Anichebe – who appeared for the club during the 2016-17 Premier League relegation season – reacted to the news on Twitter, and named the man he thinks his old club should appoint.

Former Sunderland AFC duo David Meyler and Victor Anichebe.

Speaking on Instagram, Anichebe said: “Finally! Go and get Nigel Pearson and stick with him.”

Interestingly, former Back Cats and Hull City midfielder David Meyler also chimed in, explaining: “Step forward John O’Shea.”

The pair played together with the Republic of Ireland.

Anichebe and Meyler react to Parkinson sacking and name Sunderland's next manager on Instagram