The former Republic of Ireland coach served under Stephen Kenny, and was seen by some as his potential successor ...
McClean was let go of by the Wearside club 11 years ago, when Sunderland were regularly competing in the top-flight, with Paolo Di Canio selling him on to Championship outfit Wigan Athletic for £1m.
He managed eight League One appearances for the club he joined as an eight-year-old, five of which came from the bench, before being released in 2021 on a free transfer. It was disappointing, but the ...