Sunderland AFC news: Phil Parkinson 'leading contender' for League One job as Ipswich Town eye Tottenham striker

Sunderland face Blackpool on Saturday after back-to-back losses against Charlton and Wigan.
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The results means Sunderland are now five points adrift of second-place Peterborough United but with no game in hand Posh.

The Black Cats are now eight points off league-leaders Hull City but have just one game in hand on the Tigers plus a game to play against Grant McCann’s men.

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Phil Parkinson pictured during his days as Sunderland manager.Phil Parkinson pictured during his days as Sunderland manager.
Phil Parkinson pictured during his days as Sunderland manager.

“Obviously, goals change games and it’s been another scenario where we haven’t defended a set-play," Johnson said.

"In the last ten games or so, there’s been too many of those. It’s disappointing because you can’t keep giving teams a leg-up, but I’ll be honest, I didn’t think we deserved it today."

Here, though, we take you through all of the latest news and talk from around the division that you may have missed today:

Phil Parkinson is a contender for a job at Sunderland’s League One rivals

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Phil Parkinson is a leading contender to become the new manager of Doncaster Rovers.

That’s according to Football Insider who state the ex-Bradford boss former Bradford City boss is a leading contender for the role.

Parkinson has been out of work following his sacking on Wearside back in December.

Donny’s previous boss Darren Moore’ moved on to manage Sheffield Wednesday, leaving Andy Butler in charge.

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Rovers are currently 12th in League One on 57 points, leaving them six points adrift of the play-off spots.

Ipswich Town eye second loan deal for highly-rated Troy Parrott

Ipswich Town are hopeful of taking Troy Parrott back on loan again next season, according to Football League World

The website states that Spurs are happy with the progress he has made at Portman Road in recent months.

The Tractor Boys are hopeful of agreeing a deal regardless of which division they find themselves in.

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Tottenham Spurs would like Parrott to play in the Championship next season.

However, the London outfit reportedly appreciates the improvements he has made in Suffolk.

That is said to mean that even if Town remains in League One next season, the Premier League club would be open to an extension of his stay at Portman Road.

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