Sunderland AFC manager latest: Bo Svensson update, Danny Rohl blow, new Will Still news
It’s been over three months since Michael Beale left the Stadium of Light and Sunderland are still searching for a new manager.
The Black Cats’ season fizzled out in a bad way, and they finished 16th in the Championship table. That certainly wasn’t what the club’s hierarchy had in mind when they sacked Tony Mowbray in early December, and it was a move that cost them dearly.
However, next season is a fresh start, and getting the managerial appointment right will be crucial for Sunderland if they’re to be in play-off contention and challenge for promotion.
With that in mind, here is the latest news as Sunderland hunt for a new manager…
Danish boss out of contention to join Sunderland
One of the managers linked with Sunderland in recent times was Danish manager Bo Svensson.
The Sun had reported that he was on the Black Cats’ shortlist, but the latest developments mean he will not be joining Sunderland, and he will instead be joining Bundesliga side Union Berlin, according to The Sunderland Echo.
The 44-year-old had been out of work since leaving German outfit Mainz in November, but the Black Cats look set to miss out on the Danish manager, and it’s back to the drawing board for Sunderland’s hierarchy as they search for a new man.
Sunderland suffer Danny Rohl blow
It looks like Sunderland will miss out on yet another one of their targets as Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl edges ever closer to reaching an agreement to remain at Hillsborough.
Sunderland were interested in the German manager after he pulled off the great escape to keep the Owls in the division, but it’s been reported by the BBC’s Rob Staton that Rohl is close to agreement with Sheffield Wednesday to sign a new deal, and that negotiations are in the final stages.
This is yet another blow for Sunderland, who are seemingly no closer to appointing a new manager.
