O’Neill relishes challenge at Stadium of Light

MARTIN O’NEILL has pledged to “do his utmost” to bring success to Sunderland after taking over as the club’s new manager.

The former Aston Villa boss swept into the Stadium of Light yesterday to sign a three-year deal as Steve Bruce’s successor.

Northern Irishman O’Neill — a Sunderland fan since childhood – is back in the game after just over a year away and says he can’t wait to get started on Wearside.