Official: Paolo Di Canio Named New Manager

More Than Meets The Eye To "Fascist" Di Canio

Many people have been very quick to jump on Sunderland's appointment of Paolo Di Canio. I myself was very, very skeptical given his outspoken nature but digging a little deeper into things there's room to create an argument that he isn't a monster.

Miliband Quits Over Di Canio Appointment

And so it begins... Sunderland Vice-Chairman David Miliband MP has resigned from his role at the club just seconds after Paolo Di Canio's appointment.

Paolo Di Canio Officially New Sunderland Manager

After what feels like a very, very long day, Sunderland have confirmed that Paolo Di Canio is the new Sunderland manager, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Di Canio Deal Not Interim, Could Be Done Tonight

Reports are emerging from reputable sources that a deal to make Paolo Di Canio our new manager could be concluded tonight.

Poll: Would You Be Happy If We Appointed Di Canio?

Plenty of people are chiming in to us on Twitter @RokerReport with their thoughts on the potential appointment of Paolo Di Canio, but we wanted to open up a poll to see for sure what you lot thought of the possible move.

Simon Walsh: My Top 3 For Next Sunderland Manager

Martin O'Neill's gone and it looks as though Paolo Di Canio will be installed as Sunderland manager pretty soon. Still though, we're going to lollop out who we would have wanted. For those that know me, Di Canio is far, far from the top of this list.

Craig Clark: My Top 3 Choices For Next Sunderland

All of the signs point toward Sunderland employing a long term manager in the wake of Martin O'Neill's sacking. Here are the three managers I'd be looking at to take us forward.

Di Canio Heading to Sunderland for Talks.

Sky Sports News report that the Italian is on his way to Sunderland for talks with Ellis Short over replacing Martin O'Neill.

Chris Weatherspoon: Top 3 Managerial Choices

With Martin O'Neill out of the Stadium of Light door, we select our top three choices for who should replace the man many thought would transform Sunderland into a true footballing force.

Di Canio Odds Shortened Dramatically

Luke Bowley: Top 3 Choices For Sunderland Manager

With O'Neill gone, and Sunderland veering as out of control as an Alfred N'Diaye piledriver, it's crucial that the club select the right man. This is an opportunity to insert fresh ideas into Sunderland, and not go for the same old experiences names

Reports: Short To Waste No Time Appointing New Man

All reports breaking this morning suggest that Chairman Ellis Short will waste no time at all in appointing a successor to Martin O'Neill.

Next Sunderland Manager: The Runners & Riders

There's several names buzzing around and in the frame for the Sunderland job at the moment, and here we provide some thoughts on each of them.

New Manager Odds: Don't Get Bogged Down In Numbers

There's a few early favourites for the job of manager, but we shouldn't get too bogged down in numbers just yet as by their own admission, the bookies know nothing.

Sunderland Sack O'Neill

Following the narrow defeat to Manchester United, Sunderland have stunned just about everyone by sacking the manager.