Former Wales national team Chris Coleman has taken over struggling Championship club Sunderland on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Coleman flew to Wearside to take charge of his first training session on Sunday and will need to improve the fortunes of the Black Cats who currently face the possibility of back to back relegations.
Coleman said: "It's an honour to be appointed the manager of Sunderland and I'm over the moon that the club believes I am the right man.
"The club worked incredibly hard to make sure we were a good fit and to show me the potential that can be achieved here."
"I believe that every person at this football club, every player and every supporter has a part to play in getting us back to where we belong."
Coleman could be set to receive big incentives should he manage to keep the Black Cats up this season and get them promoted in future years.
Source: tribalfootball.com