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Alex Mott·15 October 2019

Kevin Phillips puts himself forward for vacant Sunderland job

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Kevin Phillips has revealed that he has “reached out” to Sunderland and put his name forward for the vacant manager’s role.

Jack Ross was sacked by the Black Cats last week with the club sitting just outside the play-off places after the opening 13 games.


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A number of candidates have come forward to replace the Scotsman, with former Bolton boss Phil Parkinson the overwhelming favourite.

However Philipps, who spent six years at the Stadium of Light as a player, has laid bare his plans to take the top job.

“We reached out and made contact,” Phillips told talkSPORT.

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“Over the last two seasons when the job has come up I’ve never really put myself out there. But I thought it was the right time to put myself in.

“We had a good chat. From what I hear they could announce someone today. They want someone in charge quickly. They’ve got a big game on Saturday.

“I’d love to have a crack at it.”

Philipps has been working as a coach since retirement in 2014 but has been unemployed for eight months after leaving Stoke in January.