Chief executive Bain wasting no time in hunt for new Sunderland boss

Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain believes a new manager needs to come in as quickly as possible in order to get the most from the important pre-season period.

Bain is in charge of hiring the Black Cats’ new manager, with David Moyes bidding farewell a fortnight ago having stepped down from the role following relegation from the Premier League.

Interviews for the next permenant boss are expected to take place as early as this week, with Preston manager Simon Grayson and Derek McInnes – currently in charge at Scottish outfit Aberdeen – among those in the running.

And Bain believes a new manager should come into the role sooner rather than later – so long as they are the rightman for the job.

Preston manager Simon Grayson is among those rumoured to be considered for a switch to the Stadium of Light (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

“The recruitment process is ongoing,” he said. “Pre-season is an important period at any football club so naturally we are keen to conclude things as quickly as possible, whilst being mindful of the need to make the right appointment.

“Preparations for the new season are progressing well and our full plans for pre-season are close to being finalised.

“The first team and the under 23s will spend a week together in Austria, which signals a much more joined up approach to the pre-season preparations.

“It is something that the club hasn’t done previously, so it will give the young players a great opportunity to train alongside their senior counterparts and experience the intensity required at first-team level.”