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Confirmed: Sunderland appoint 41-year-old St Mirren boss Jack Ross as their new manager

Sunderland have confirmed the appointment of St Mirren boss Jack Ross as their new manager.

The 41-year-old, who was named the PFA Scotland Manager of the Year this season, has signed a two-year deal with the Black Cats.

Ross arrives at the Stadium of Light with the task of stabilising a rapidly falling club, having suffered back-to-back relegations to drop from the Premier League to League One.

New Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald said: "We are absolutely delighted to have secured Jack as our new manager.

"Jack is excited to be a part of the future we are building here, and the fact he turned down lucrative offers from elsewhere, including clubs currently in a higher division than ourselves, is testament to his commitment and desire to succeed at this club and his belief in our vision for the future.