Source: Team_Talk
Staunton lands Sunderland role
Former Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton has joined Sunderland's backroom staff.[LNB] The 42-year-old has been recruited as the club's match assessor, a role which will see him evaluate forthcoming opponents and draw up detailed reports for manager Steve Bruce and his coaching staff.[LNB]Bruce said: "We are looking to Steve to bring a high level of expertise based on his long experience of football at the top level.[LNB]"He joins a very experienced backroom team here at Sunderland and I'm sure he will be a great acquisition for us."[LNB]Staunton, who had a spell in charge at the Black Cats' North-East neighbours Darlington, made his name at Liverpool and Aston Villa during a distinguished playing career which saw him capped 102 times for his country.[LNB]
