Sunderland persuade Dick Advocaat

Sunderland have persuaded Dutch manager Dick Advocaat to become their manager for next season. The manager had retired from football but changed his mind.

Having promised his wife that he would stand down and retire, Advocaat has now changed his mind and will stay at the Black Cats for the next season's campaign. Advocaat secured Sunderland's top flight status last season and is a popular man at the Stadium of Light. Advocaat has signed a 12 month rolling contract at the club.