Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is actively recruiting new backroom staff.

The Sunday Sun says O'Neill has already brought first-team coach Steve Walford, goalkeeping coach Seamus McDonagh and fitness coach Jim Henry to the Stadium of Light.

And three more of his trusty lieutenants - John Robertson, Liam O'Kane and Ian Storey-Moore were in the stands at last weekend's game at West Bromwich Albion.

That trio were all part of O'Neill's staff at Aston Villa, and could be tempted by the prospect of joining the Irishman's Wearside revolution.