17 October 2019 - 9:46 AM
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Getty Images | Parkinson, a former player at Southampton, Bury and Reading, most recently managed Bolton Wanderers but resigned when the club's financial situation deteriorated.
Sunderland confirm Parkinson's appointment
- 51-year-old Phil Parkinson has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club and is joined by his assistant, Steve Parkin.
- The former player, who most recently coached Bolton Wanderers, has achieved promotion on three occasions during his 16-year managerial career.
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