Miliband offered role at Sunderland

Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband is set to take on a role with Sunderland.Miliband has had discussions over taking on a non-executive role at the club, focusing on his international and community work, a spokesman said.The Daily Mail said he was to become vice-chairman on a reputed £50,000 salary.It pointed out the 45-year-old Arsenal fan, whose brother Ed beat him to the Labour leadership, has many Sunderland supporters in his South Shields constituency.His spokesman said: "David Miliband is determined to continue to serve his constituency and pursue his interests in foreign and environmental policy."Discussions have taken place between David Miliband and Sunderland AFC about a non-executive role with the club focusing on his international and community work."