McKinlay could be big winner from Sunderland’s managerial turmoil with extended caretaker role – Roker Report (blog)

He was promoted from scout to coach just a fortnight ago and was declared bankrupt in late September, but being in the right place at the right time could see Billy McKinlay emerge as the big winner from Sunderlands latest managerial turmoil.

The Black Cats are expected to make a further statement in the next 24 hours on who will take charge of the first team for Sundays trip to Middlesbrough, and the one-time Watford boss is expected to be in the away dugout for Sunderland alongside first team coach Robbie Stockdale.

And with no one lined up yet for the permanent position, McKinlay and Stockdale could be set for an extended spell as caretakers at the Stadium of Light.