Wilkinson handed Sunderland job

Howard Wilkinson has been unveiled as the new manager of Sunderland.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2002 - 11:57

Howard Wilkinson has been unveiled as the new manager of Sunderland.

Recently-retired Stoke boss Steve Cotterill will be his assistant at the Stadium of Light.

This finally rules out Ireland manager Mick McCarthy as a contender for the job.

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