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Sunderland boss Di Canio grateful to Short for transfer backing

Sunderland boss Paolo di Canio is delighted with the backing received from owner Ellis Short.

Di Canio admits Short has shown total confidence in the summer transfer dealings.

"He has been very good, I have to mention that. His backing has been very important," he told The Journal.

"He has said 'stay there, make a revolution and trust the people. Send Mignolet out and spend the money for (Emanuele) Giaccherini'. It wasn't easy, but I've told him 'please make another sacrifice'.

"Someone will join us but I don't know exactly who. That's because I don't know - there are a group of players I want, but I can't choose four because otherwise the chairman will kill me!"

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