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Sunderland appoints Martin O'Neill as manager on three-year deal
The former Aston Villa boss has been confirmed as the Black Cats' new coach, with the North-East club's chairman looking for the team to become a top ten regular under O'neill
Dec 3, 2011 9:05:00 AM
By John Stammers
Sunderland officially announced the appointment of Martin O'Neill as its new manager, replacing Steve Bruce.
The Black Cats' official website broke the news, confirming the 59-year-old has signed a three year contract at the club.
O'Neill told the website: "It's a very nice feeling to be back in football and to be the manager of Sunderland. It's a big moment for me.
"I'd heard about what a good club it was but coming here, seeing the stadium and training ground, I've been bowled over. It's absolutely fantastic.
"I hope I can help Sunderland to very successful period. That's what I've come for and that's my driving ambition."
Sunderland's chairman, Ellis Short, was delighted with getting his 'top-level' man, claiming that the new boss is enthusiastic about the challenge.
He said: "Martin has as good a managerial pedigree as you could wish to find and has proven over the years to be a very astute, top-level manager.
"During his time at Aston Villa he established the club firmly in the top ten of the Barclays Premier League year-on-year and this is something we are striving to achieve at Sunderland.
"Having spoken with Martin over the last two days I know he is brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation about the challenge of taking Sunderland forward and I believe he is the perfect choice to deliver the success we all desire."
O'neill is expected to be in the stands for the clash against Wolves at Molineux on Sunday.
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The Black Cats' official website broke the news, confirming the 59-year-old has signed a three year contract at the club.
O'Neill told the website: "It's a very nice feeling to be back in football and to be the manager of Sunderland. It's a big moment for me.
"I'd heard about what a good club it was but coming here, seeing the stadium and training ground, I've been bowled over. It's absolutely fantastic.
"I hope I can help Sunderland to very successful period. That's what I've come for and that's my driving ambition."
Sunderland's chairman, Ellis Short, was delighted with getting his 'top-level' man, claiming that the new boss is enthusiastic about the challenge.
He said: "Martin has as good a managerial pedigree as you could wish to find and has proven over the years to be a very astute, top-level manager.
"During his time at Aston Villa he established the club firmly in the top ten of the Barclays Premier League year-on-year and this is something we are striving to achieve at Sunderland.
"Having spoken with Martin over the last two days I know he is brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation about the challenge of taking Sunderland forward and I believe he is the perfect choice to deliver the success we all desire."
O'neill is expected to be in the stands for the clash against Wolves at Molineux on Sunday.
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