Sunderland prepare to approach 41-year-old for managerial vacancy

League One outfit Sunderland are preparing to interview former Hull City manager Grant McCann for the existing vacancy at the Stadium of Light, as per a Twitter update from The Sun journalist Alan Nixon.

The 41-year-old was named as one of three early candidates tipped for the role following his dismissal from the MKM Stadium last week, finishing his spell in East Yorkshire on a good note with victories against high-flyers Blackburn Rovers and AFC Bournemouth.

Unfortunately for him, new owner Acun Ilicali craved a change in manager with the Turkish businessman making major changes at the club in the early stages of his tenure, and McCann was a victim of that with Shota Arveladze succeeding him.

This sacking was no reflection of his season with the Tigers though, struggling in the early stages of the 2021/22 campaign as they looked destined for relegation but managing to turn around their form in November as they were able to climb out of the relegation zone and into a reasonably comfortable position prior to his departure.

He could now be prepared to take on a new challenge on Wearside, although former Celtic manager Neil Lennon and the experienced Paul Cook are also in the race to succeed Lee Johnson according to the Northern Echo.

40-year-old Johnson was dismissed on Sunday evening following the Black Cats’ humiliating 6-0 away defeat against Bolton Wanderers at the weekend.

This sacking came as a slight surprise considering the third-tier side are only two points adrift of the top two at this stage – but this decision has been taken regardless and McCann may now be set to take on this role.

The Verdict:

This could be a very good appointment for the Black Cats who will want a manager who has experience of winning