Sbragia gives Quinn room for thought

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn is in no rush to appoint Roy Keane’s successor after caretaker Ricky Sbragia gave him extra time.

The Black Cats’ Board started to whittle down a field of more than 30 genuine prospects to a shortlist last week, and have now identified the leading candidates with Poland coach Leo Beenhakker the latest high-profile name to be linked with the vacancy.