Di Canio appointed head of Black Cats

44 years old Paolo Di Canio has been appointed head coach of Sunderland. He succeeds Martin O'Neill.

Canio has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Black Cats.

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short said: "Paolo is hugely enthused by the challenge that lies ahead of him. He is passionate, driven and raring to get started.

However, eyebrows are being raised as Di Canio, who led Swindon Town to promotion from League Two last season but resigned in February, has no top-flight managerial experience.

And in a consequential move, Di Canio's appointment prompted former foreign secretary David Miliband to resign his post as vice-chairman and non-executive director of Sunderland.

Read more about it at: BBC Sport / Football
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