Richardson out at Sunderland

Sunderland have parted company with reserve-team coach Kevin Richardson.

It is understood the former Everton and Arsenal midfielder has left the club following Ricky Sbragia’s return as manager Roy Keane continues to re-shape his staff.

Richardson, 44, originally joined the club as a youth-team coach in 2000, but left to become Carlton Palmer’s assistant as Stockport the following year.

He returned as reserve-team boss under Mick McCarthy in October 2004 and worked alongside caretaker Kevin Ball following McCarthy’s departure as the 2005-06 season drew to a close.