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Sunderland player set for end of season departure

Sunderland youngster Tyrese Dyce is set to exit the Black Cats at the end of the 2021-22 season when his contract expires, with the club not offering him a new deal, according to the Northern Echo.

Mick McCarthy applied to replace Lee Johnson as Sunderland manager

Mick McCarthy says he put his hat in the ring for the Sunderland manager’s job after Lee Johnson’s departure but he never got a response from the club. The 63-year-old wanted the job until the end of the season but was not considered for the role as Alex Neil was ultimately appointed on a 12-month rolling contract.

Mick McCarthy makes admission regarding Sunderland managerial role

Mick McCarthy has revealed that he applied for the Sunderland manager’s role following Lee Johnson’s sacking in early February – but never got a call back from the club’s hierarchy.

How is ex-Bristol City manager Lee Johnson getting on at the moment?

A former player and son of much-loved ex-manager Gary Johnson, the 40-year-old took charge after the sacking of Steve Cotterill in February 2016 and lasted a little more than four years at the helm – helping City grow into a well-established Championship side without ever reaching the top six.