Hello and welcome to the Sunderland AFC live blog on Friday, October 18.

Phil Parkinson has been unveiled as new Sunderland manager.

The ex-Bolton manager has been chosen by chairman Stewart Donald as the man to guide the Black Cats back to the Championship after they sacked Jack Ross last Tuesday.

Meanwhile, we await news on the takeover front. A report on Tuesday claimed the takeover had collapsed, but Stewart Donald denied those claims. He said talks remain ongoing and he's hopeful of providing an update soon.

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