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Winner Alex can boost Black Cats

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SUNDERLAND have got themselves into a bit of a pickle over the last couple of weeks, but appointing Alex Neil as manager could well turn out to be a shrewd move.
True, Neil is not box office in comparison to Roy Keane, who had originally looked set to take the hotseat. However, the 40-year-old has an impressive looking CV with promotions at Hamilton and Norwich already under his belt and has managed in the Premier League.
Some will no doubt point out that he has never managed in the third tier before and he has admitted himself (see story right) that i...

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