Sunderland to make short-term appointment?

Sunderland are reportedly hopeful of bringing a new manager on board prior to next week's meeting with Millwall, even if it means making a short-term appointment.

The Black Cats <a href="/football/sunderland/sack-race/news/sunderland-sack-simon-grayson_310847.html">have been on the lookout</a> for a new boss since parting company with Simon Grayson eight days ago, 16 minutes after a 3-3 draw against Bolton Wanderers.

Chief executive Martin Bain is said to have put together a list of possible candidates to take charge at the Stadium of Light, with <a href="/fo . . .