Sunderland set to appoint Poyet

Gus Poyet is close to being appointed as the new Sunderland manager.

Sunderland set to appoint Poyet

Gus Poyet is close to being appointed as the new Sunderland manager.

Press Association Sport understands the 45-year-old Uruguayan and Black Cats owner Ellis Short are on the verge of agreeing a deal which would see him take over from the sacked Paolo Di Canio, with an announcement expected within the next 24 hours.

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