Roberto Di Matteo, Gus Poyet and Steve McClaren among the Sunderland contenders: Who will replace Paolo Di Canio?

A new manager is required at the Stadium of Light

Following the sacking of Paolo Di Canio, Sunderland must find a new manager to steer them through the 2013/14 season.

Here, we take a look at those who have been linked with the vacancy at the Stadium of Light.

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