Curbishley talks up big club Sunderland as Quinn ponders Keane replacement

10 December 2008 10:33
Alan Curbishley says the Sunderland [LNB]job would be a massive challenge but admits he doesn't know if he is in Niall Quinn's thoughts.[LNB]The former West Ham[LNB]and Charlton boss is second favourite behind Sam Allardyce to get the job and chairman Quinn said they will not be rushed into making an appointment.[LNB]Curbishley said: 'Am I interested? I think it's more a case of whether Niall Quinn and the board would be interested in me. We'll have to see what happens.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Back to work? Alan Curbishley celebrates with Anton Ferdinand after avoiding relegation at Manchester United in 2007[LNB]'There has been lots of speculation but Niall has said they are going to take their time. It's a big appointment at a big club and a big challenge for the next manager. [LNB]'When you find yourself in the bottom three at this stage of the season it can be difficult to get out. They consolidated after winning promotion last year and I didn't expect Sunderland to be where they are at present. [LNB]'They need to stop their losing run which can be difficult but there's always another opportunity to do it.'[LNB]Roy Keane quit Sunderland last week after a poor start to the season.[LNB] Ince's stay of execution at Blackburn, as Sunderland hone in on Keane's successor[LNB]Merseyside, Manchester, Old Firm...our guide to derbies with real passion[LNB]Allardyce says 'I know what it needs' as he puts his hand up for Sunderland job[LNB]SUNDERLAND AFC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail