Former Rangers manager Graeme Murty has been linked with the vacant managerial position at the Academy of Light. The club has been without a head coach for the Under-21s, after Mike Dodds and Michael Proctor were both promoted to the first-team under former boss Alex Neil.
That left John Hewitson in temporary charge of the young Black Cats - taking the reins for their pre-season tour of Canada and the start of the Premier League 2 Division 2 campaign. Last week, Hewitson kept his cards close to his chest regarding his future in the role, claiming a decision had not yet been made by the Sunderland hierarchy.
Now, Craig Hope of the Daily Mail, claims Murty is in talks with the club to take over the Under-21s. So who is he and what can he bring to Sunderland?
