[Dmac]

Originally Posted by BBC Sport

Celtic and Strachan to part ways



Gordon Strachan is leaving Celtic just one day after surrendering the Scottish Premier League title to Rangers.

Strachan began his four-year tenure with three consecutive league successes but his side let slip a seven-point lead established by the end of 2008.

The former Coventry and Southampton boss also won two League Cups and enjoyed a Scottish Cup triumph in 2007.

The 52-year-old was on a 12-month rolling contract and has been linked with the vacancy at Sunderland.

Strachan, who won 50 caps for Scotland, began his career with Dundee, before moving on to Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and finally Coventry City.

New Sunderland boss imo.

[Tommy Platinum]

If I was a Sunderland fan I'd be praying that's not the case.

[Mikk Jagger]

Originally Posted by Tommy Red

If I was a Sunderland fan I'd be praying that's not the case.

And i am.


Any of the other names that are mentioned for us would be great but not him.

[PeaceSells]

Strachan's a good enough manager tbh. Could do a decent job for Sunderland.

[Dmac]

Originally Posted by BBC Sport

Sunderland 'want Bruce as boss'



Sunderland want Wigan boss Steve Bruce to succeed Ricky Sbragia as their new manager, BBC Sport understands.

Bruce, 48, has been in charge of Wigan, who finished 11th in the Premier League, since he left Birmingham for the JJB Stadium in November 2007.

"Wigan's owner Dave Whelan will not allow Bruce to leave without a fight," said BBC Radio 5 Live's senior football reporter Ian Dennis.

The Latics have not confirmed whether they have received an approach.

But Dennis added: "Wigan paid Birmingham £3m for his services in November 2007 and I think they would want at least that in return.

"If a suitable compensation package can be reached then Bruce will be charged with transforming a Sunderland side that narrowly avoided relegation.

In one way I hope that you get Bruce because Dave Whelan (Wigan owner) is a c*nt and this wouldn't make him happy.

[Mikk Jagger]

Good, i'd love to have him at Sunderland.


He seems to find gems of players and with the budget he'd have, we would have a great team next season.

[Tommy Platinum]

Would definitely be a good appointment.

[Marshall]

the tims are really not happy

[Dmac]

Originally Posted by BBC Sport

Bruce cleared to meet Sunderland



Wigan have given Sunderland the go-ahead to speak to their manager Steve Bruce about taking over as the new Black Cats boss, BBC Sport understands.

Bruce, 48, took over at Wigan in November 2007 and guided them to 11th in the Premier League this season.

"We understand that Wigan have given Sunderland permission to approach Steve Bruce," said BBC Radio 5 Live's senior football reporter Ian Dennis.

The Latics have not confirmed whether they have received an approach.

However Dennis said Wigan owner Dave Whelan would not allow Bruce to leave without a fight.

"Wigan paid Birmingham £3m for his services in November 2007 when he arrived and I think they would want at least that in return," Dennis said.

"If a suitable compensation package can be reached then Bruce will be charged with transforming a Sunderland side that narrowly avoided relegation.

So looks like Bruce it is.

[Mikk Jagger]

I've read they want 5M for Bruce and to be honest, thats nothing really and hopefully it gets completed soon.