Sunderland confirm Poyet appointment
The Uruguayan joins the Black Cats on a two-year deal
as head coach, and will look to lift the club off the bottom of the
Premier League after Paolo Di Canio's disastrous spell
Sunderland have appointed former Brighton manager Gus Poyet as head coach on a two-year deal.
The Uruguayan had been a long-term favourite to succeed Paolo Di Canio, who was relieved of his duties last month.
Poyet held talks with Sunderland owner Ellis Short following Di Canio's dismissal and has now been chosen ahead of other candidates including caretaker boss Kevin Ball, who oversaw encouraging displays in defeat to Liverpool and Manchester United.
Short said of the appointment: “We analysed a wide range of candidates and believe that Gus's track record, experience, commitment and passion make him the right man to take us forward.
“We welcome him to Sunderland.”
Poyet added: “It's a huge challenge but one I am excited about and I am grateful for the opportunity to manage in the Barclays Premier League.
“I think the key behind my strong home record at Brighton was the connection with the fans - I can see that here also.
“I look forward to proving my ability to the fans - I want them to believe because we need to stick together.”
Sunderland currently sit bottom of the Premier League having taken just one point from their first seven matches - they have not won a league game since a 1-0 triumph over Everton on April 20.
Poyet, who managed Brighton for three and a half years before being sacked in May, will become the first Uruguayan to manage in England's top-flight. The 45-year-old has previously served as first-team coach to Juande Ramos at Tottenham.
His first task will be to prepare his side to face Swansea after the international break, with a Tyne-Wear derby clash against Newcastle United just eight days later.
The Uruguayan had been a long-term favourite to succeed Paolo Di Canio, who was relieved of his duties last month.
Poyet held talks with Sunderland owner Ellis Short following Di Canio's dismissal and has now been chosen ahead of other candidates including caretaker boss Kevin Ball, who oversaw encouraging displays in defeat to Liverpool and Manchester United.
Short said of the appointment: “We analysed a wide range of candidates and believe that Gus's track record, experience, commitment and passion make him the right man to take us forward.
“We welcome him to Sunderland.”
Poyet added: “It's a huge challenge but one I am excited about and I am grateful for the opportunity to manage in the Barclays Premier League.
“I think the key behind my strong home record at Brighton was the connection with the fans - I can see that here also.
“I look forward to proving my ability to the fans - I want them to believe because we need to stick together.”
Sunderland currently sit bottom of the Premier League having taken just one point from their first seven matches - they have not won a league game since a 1-0 triumph over Everton on April 20.
Poyet, who managed Brighton for three and a half years before being sacked in May, will become the first Uruguayan to manage in England's top-flight. The 45-year-old has previously served as first-team coach to Juande Ramos at Tottenham.
His first task will be to prepare his side to face Swansea after the international break, with a Tyne-Wear derby clash against Newcastle United just eight days later.
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