Ellis Short
- Date of Birth: 06 October 1960
- Birthplace: Independence, Missouri, Independence, Missouri, US
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Jurgen Klinsmann dismisses Sunderland link
Jurgen Klinsmann has pulled himself out of the race to become Sunderland's new manager. The Black Cats are on the search for a new head coach following David Moyes' resignation late last month.
David Moyes hints at January spending
Sunderland boss David Moyes feels his side could dip into the transfer market in January amid the growing injury list at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland to reinstate Allardyce as manager?
Sunderland could replace David Moyes with former boss Sam Allardyce, should an unnamed Chinese consortium complete the takeover.
Dick Advocaat turns down Sunderland role
Dick Advocaat has revealed that he has turned down the opportunity to manage Sunderland on a permanent basis.
Sunderland examining possible loan deal for Adebayor
Newly installed Sunderland manager Gus Poyet will explore the possibility of making Emmanuel Adebayor a member of the Black Cats' squad as soon as the transfer window opens in January. The Tottenham forward has slipped into third choice striker at White Hart Lane.
Sunderland boss Poyet not thinking about January transfers
Sunderland's new manager Gus Poyet has not had time to think about which players he would like to sign for the Black Cats in the January transfer window. Former manager Paolo Di Canio famously brought in 14 new players last summer.
Gus Poyet to take Sunderland job
Former Brighton manager Gus Poyet will take control at Sunderland tomorrow evening. The Black Cats have been looking for a new manager since parting company with Paolo Di Canio two weeks ago.
Gus Poyet top of Sunderland's managerial hot list
Former Brighton manager Gus Poyet is wanted by Sunderland chairman Ellis Short. The Black Cats are hopeful that the Uruguayan manager will be persuaded to move to Sunderland as a replacement for Paolo Di Canio.
Sunderland to make move for Gianfranco Zola?
Sunderland could make a move for Watford manager Gianfranco Zola. The Italian is one of the top four favourites to replace Paolo Di Canio, who was yesterday controversially fired by chairman Ellis Short.
Sunderland axe Di Canio after Italian lost control of dressing room
Italian manager Paolo Di Canio had been relieved of his Sunderland duties yesterday after the fiery coach reportedly lost control of the dressing room. A number of more experienced professionals visited the club's chairman with their concerns.
