The Welshman has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light and arrives on the back of six memorable years as Wales boss, during which time he managed his country into the top ten of FIFA’s world rankings and an incredible run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
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In a candid interview in the Sunderland Echo, Anichebe, who has just returned from injury, was critical of the Black Cats’ squad, who face an almost impossible task of preserving their Premier League status
The Nigerian was a 66th minute replacement for Adnan Januzaj against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns – and was injured with scans showing that he ruptured his medial ligament
The Senegalese’s arm appeared to make contact with Fletcher’s face in the 86th minute of his side’s 2-0 defeat
The Black Cats have won every time Anichebe has started at the Stadium of Light this season, the 1-0 victory over Watford on Saturday making it three out of three