Black Cats make O’Neill approach

SUNDERLAND have begun making contact with candidates to replace Steve Bruce as manager, with Martin O’Neill at the very top of their list.

Black Cats make O’Neill approach

It is understood an initial approach has been made to O’Neill who, along with Mark Hughes, are the leading contenders for the vacancy created by Bruce’s departure on Wednesday night.

O’Neill has been out of football since leaving Aston Villa in acrimonious circumstances in August last year, while Hughes parted company with Fulham in June.

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