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Tony Mowbray is confirmed as the new Sunderland boss following Alex Neil's shock departure to Stoke City with the former Blackburn boss speaking fondly of his youthful days spent at Roker Park

Sunderland have named Tony Mowbray as the club's new head coach following the shock departure of Alex Neil.

Mowbray has signed a two-year contract at the Stadium of Light and returns to the Sky Bet Championship after a three-month hiatus following his departure from Blackburn when his contract expired.

Neil led the Black Cats back into the second tier through the League One play-offs, but quit to take over at Stoke at the weekend.

Tony Mowbray finished the player's pre-Rotherham preparations ahead of their game on Wednesday at the Academy of Light

Mowbray oversaw Sunderland's final preparations for the side's game against Rotherham on Wednesday before finalising his move to Wearside.