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Ben Banks

Former Celtic manager lands latest boss role as he returns to English Championship after shock exit

Tony Mowbray has been appointed Sunderland manager as the former Celtic boss takes the reigns after Alex Neil's tenure.

The former Hamilton gaffer took charge in February and guided them back to the English Championship, but provided shockwaves around the league by joining rivals Stoke City this week. Mowbray now comes in to replace him at the Stadium of Light after leaving Blackburn Rovers at the end of last season.

He was named Celtic managed in 2009 but lasted less than a year after dismal results like losing 4-0 to St Mirren in Paisley. The 58-year-old was also a player a Celtic Park between 1991-95, also managing Hibs, West Brom, Middlesbrough, Coventry City and Blackburn alongside his Hoops stint.

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