Alex Neil in ‘advanced talks’ to become new Sunderland manager
Alex Neil is in advanced talks to become the new Sunderland manager after a move for Roy Keane broke down.
Players.bio is a large online platform sharing the best live coverage of your favourite sports: Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket, F1, Boxing, NFL, NBA, plus the latest sports news, transfers & scores. Exclusive interviews, fresh photos and videos, breaking news. Stay tuned to know everything you wish about your favorite stars 24/7. Check our daily updates and make sure you don't miss anything about celebrities' lives.
Alex Neil is in advanced talks to become the new Sunderland manager after a move for Roy Keane broke down.
Roy Keane has reportedly decided against taking the Sunderland job, despite expressing a desire to return to management earlier this month. Having sacked Lee Johnson following their 6-0 defeat to Bolton in January, the Sunderland hierarchy are keen to appoint a new manager ahead of their trip to AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. Ad/> The Black Cats have since made it three defeats on the bounce with losses to Doncaster and Cheltenham, badly damaging their hopes of automatic promotion from League One this season.
Sunderland fans have reacted angrily to reports that Roy Keane has turned down the chance to become their manager again – but they’re not blaming the Manchester United legend.
Sunderland still hope to appoint their next manager prior to the club’s League One fixture this Saturday.
There are currently three candidates being considered in Sunderland’s managerial pursuit, according to the Sunderland Echo, with Grant McCann, Alex Neil and Sabri Lamouchi all in contention.
Roy Keane has turned down the opportunity to return to management with Sunderland.
Roy Keane is no longer under consideration to become the new Sunderland manager after turning down an offer of the job, according to The Athletic.
Roy Keane has turned down the chance to take over as Sunderland’s manager and make an emotional return to the club where he held the job from 2006 to 2008.