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Next Sunderland manager: Chris Coleman on brink of accepting Black Cats job
CHRIS COLEMAN is set to become Sunderland’s new manager.
Wales boss Chris Coleman is set to take charge of Sunderland
Coleman has resigned as Wales boss and is expected to fill the vacancy at the Stadium of Light by Sunday.
The 47-year-old is likely to be in charge for the trip to Aston Villa on Tuesday night.
Coleman emerged as Sunderland’s top target after talks were held with Northern Ireland’s Michael O’Neill, Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom and former Rangers manager Ally McCoist.
Coleman’s future was uncertain after Wales failed to reach next summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Sunderland have been on the hunt for a new boss since sacking Simon Grayson on October 31 - less than 20 minutes after the 3-3 draw with Bolton.
Sunderland sacked Simon Grayson on October 31
Caretaker manager Robbie Stockdale will be in charge for tomorrow's game against Millwall (3pm).
The Black Cats will set a new English record of 20 successive home games without a win if they fail to secure all three points.
Sunderland prop up the Championship table after a nightmare start to the season and are in danger of suffering back-to-back relegations.
Coleman began his managerial career at Fulham, spending four years in charge of the Whites before a poor run of form saw him axed by Mohamed Al Fayed.
He took in disappointing spells at Real Sociedad, Coventry and AEL before rebuilding his reputation on the international scene with Wales.
Coleman guided Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 but has called it quits after failing to reach the 2018 World Cup.