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NEIL: I’LL HANDLE PRESSURE

By John Lyons

GLORY DAY: Alex Neil celebrates promotion to the Premier League with Norwich in 2015
PICTURE: Alamy

DELIGHTED Alex Neil says it’s a privilege to be the new Sunderland manager – and reckons the pressure-cooker environment will bring out the best in him.
Former Black Cats boss Roy Keane had been tipped to make a sensational return to the managerial hotseat, but Sunderland were forced to think again when talks broke down.
That paved the way for former Hamilton, Norwich and Preston boss Neil to be offered the job.
The 40-year-old, who won promotion with both Hamilton and No...

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