JOHNSON SEEKS TO GET CATS PURRING

LEAGUE ONEBy Tom Blackett

UPBEAT Lee Johnson insists he will take ‘bold’ decisions after being appointed Sunderland’s new manager.The former Bristol City boss took charge of the League One Black Cats on a two-and-a-half year deal yesterday and will be tasked with leading the north-east outfit, who dispensed with Phil Parkinson last Sunday, back up the ladder. The 39-year-old said: “Speaking to Kristjaan (Speakman, new sporting director), Jim (Rodwell, chief executive) and the owners, I was absolutely blown away by their plans and dreams for the club.“...

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