But any chance of appointing a "world-class" manager must have taken a big blow tonight when Sunderland slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Gigg Lane. Bury, bottom of the Football League, knocked Sunderland out of the Carling Cup.
Arnau was sent off early on but surely a team in the Championship SHOULD have been able to handle it!
Reports are suggesting Niall Quinn has resigned from his role as Sunderland manager. More to follow...