O’Neill is Sunderland boss

Saturday, 03/12/2011

Martin O'Neill is the new manager of Sunderland.

He has agreed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light and takes over from Steve Bruce, sacked earlier this week.

The 59-year-old former Celtic, Leicester City and Aston Villa gaffer will watch tomorrow's game against Wolves from the stands.

Although the Northern Irishman has met his new players, Eric Black will be in charge for the match on Sunday.

O'Neill has been out of work since walking out on Villa at the start of last season.

He said: "I hope I can help Sunderland to a very successful period. That's what I've come for and that's my driving ambition."

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