Former Man Utd boss linked with Sunderland job after Roy Keane links was disrupted with alot of controversial issues
A former Manchester United boss is being linked with a Championship job after time out of the game. Tom Cleverly became the latest former Red Devil to get a managerial gig, taking over Watford on an interim basis, and joining Michael Carrick in the Championship, and the list could keep growing.
Sunderland are currently looking for a new manager, although they are taking their time after sacking two managers this season in Tony Mowbray and Michael Beale. Mike Dodds is currently in charge on an interim basis and he will remain in the position until the end of the season, with the Black Cats likely having to accept a mid-table finish.
With the Black Cats taking a cautious approach, plenty of names are being linked with the job, and the favourite remains United legend Roy Keane, who enjoyed a successful period in charge of the club between 2006 and 2008, taking them from the Championship to the Premier League.
But Keane isn’t the only former United man in the frame. Behind Will Still, the popular Reims boss, in the favourites is ex-United forward and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norwegian has been out of management since leaving the Red Devils after three years in 2021. Solskjaer did not win any silverware during his time at the club. He arrived after two spells with home country club Molde either side of a failed stint in charge of Cardiff City when he oversaw the Bluebirds’ relegation from the top flight.
Solskjaer also oversaw a disappointing start to the following season with Cardiff, leaving them 17th, and that was his old taste of Championship management, something Sunderland may pay close attention to. Elsewhere, Steve Cooper, Scott Parker and Frank Lampard are said to be alternative candidates for the role at the Stadium of Light.
“For now, I need to focus on my recovery and do everything in my power to come back better and stronger than ever. In all difficulties during life there are lessons and things to turn into positivity.”
News of the injury will do little to alleviate pressure and worries on Wearside on the back of the six game losing run. Interim head coach Dodds – who is due to speak to the media on Thursday – continues to search for his first point since taking over as caretaker for a third time.
The Black Cats have fallen out of play-off contention in recent weeks and now trail the top six by 11 points. They’re only nine points above the relegation zone.
Seelt has made 17 appearances for Sunderland this season – including 11 as a starter, since arriving from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the summer, but he now looks unlikely to play again this season.
