Michael Beale Appointed as Sunderland's New Head Coach
Former Rangers Boss Takes Over Sunderland, Set to Lead First Match Against Coventry
- Michael Beale, former Rangers boss, has been appointed as the new head coach of Sunderland, replacing Tony Mowbray.
- Beale has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Sunderland, a Championship club.
- Beale was sacked by Rangers after three defeats in their first seven league matches of the season.
- Sunderland is currently seventh in the Championship, three points outside the play-off spots.
- Beale's first match as Sunderland boss will be Saturday's home game against Coventry.