Sunderland coach Sbragia linked with Allardyce's Blackburn

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia is being linked with Sam Allardyce's backroom team at Blackburn Rovers.

The Daily Star Sunday says Allardyce is looking to make another coaching appointment at Blackburn after dispensing with Paul Ince’s assistants – Ray Mathias and Archie Knox.

Sbragia, who also worked under Big Sam at Bolton, is a possible candidate.

But Sbragia will stay at the Stadium of Light if he lands a senior role there.

Get involved. Your opinion matters - like us on

Tribalfootball Store

Sunderland 2011/12 Away Replica Football Shirt Made by Umbro. Sponsor Tombola Colour Vivid Blue/White

£39.99 Buy

Sunderland 2011/12 Home Replica Football Shirt Made by Umbro. Sponsor Tombola Colour Red/White

£39.99 Buy

Blackburn Rovers 11/12 SS Home Football Shirt Made By Umbro No Sponsor Key Players - Salgado,David Dunn, Jason Roberts Colour Royal/White

£39.99 Buy

Mundial Goal Indoor Trainers Made by adidas is most professional's choice of a Indoor football trainer due to the craftsmanship, natural style and quality materials which are used to continue making t

£69.99 Buy

Adidas Predator X FG CL Football Boots Running White/Maccaw Green. Made by Adidas. Released for the 2010/11 Champions league campaign.

£49.99 Buy

Adidas Predator X SG Champions League Football Boots Running White/Maccaw Green. Made by Adidas. Released for the 2010/11 Champions league campaign.

£49.99 Buy

Sunderland 08/09 Home Football Socks Sizes S- 4-6 Uk Shoe Size M- 7-11 Uk Shoe Size Colour Red/Blk

£1.49 Buy

Sunderland 08/09 Home Football Socks Sizes S- 4-6 Uk Shoe Size M- 7-11 Uk Shoe Size Colour Red/Blk

£1.49 Buy

Comments (1)

HAHA! what a ridiculous story!!! Sbragia was at Sunderland way before his spell at Bolton! He has deep roots at the club. He successfully won a reserve Premier league at Sunderland while Peter Reid was manager! Why would he go to a smaller club with less resources available! Whether he is appointed manager or not he will remain 1st team coach. Stupid article!