Manager Didn’t Turn Sunderland Down, Not Being Considered

Frank Lampard did not turn down the Sunderland job because he was never in the running for it, according to the Sunderland Echo.

Sunderland’s search for a permanent successor to Michael Beale has dragged for over 100 days and still no solution is in sight, despite the summer transfer window now being open.

Recently former Hull City boss Liam Rosenior pulled out of a second interview for the job.

The decision-makers have now turned their focus on to QPR boss Marti Cifuentes...