Di Canio wants to return as Premier League manager

Paolo Di Canio has defended his tenure as Sunderland manager and is hoping to make a return to the Barclays Premier League.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014 - 09:02

Paolo Di Canio has defended his tenure as Sunderland manager and is hoping to make a return to the Barclays Premier League.

The Italian was dismissed by the Black Cats in September after a tumultuous 13 games in charge amid talk of a player rebellion against his training methods and approach to discipline.

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