Coleman and McCarthy in running for Charlton job
Nigel Adkins was sacked as Charlton Athletic manager last week.
The news came just days beforeSunderlandweredueto facetheLondonclubattheStadium of Light in League One.
Following the sacking CharltonownerThomasSandgaard explained: “Nigel joined us at the end of last season and had an immediate impact, as we finished the season well, just missing out on a play-off place on goal difference. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to carry that form into this season.
“I’d like to thank Nigel for his hard work, positivity and continued professionalism during his time at the club. We are all disappointed that it hasn’t worked out this season and we wish him the very best for the future.”
Johnnie Jackson took caretakerchargefollowingAdkins’ dismissal as a Jayden Stockley goal handed the away side a 1-0 victory over the Wearsiders.
Jackson previously performed the same role for CharltonbeforeAdkinsarrived earlier this year, and oversaw a 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers at The Valley last season.
But talk has now turned towards who will become Charlton’snextpermanentmanager.
Jackson, a former Charlton player, will have done his chances no harm with the win over Sunderland, and is firm favourite to take the reins.
Ex-Newport County boss Michael Flynn, Matt Gray, currently head coach at Sutton United, and former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder are three names also said to be in the running to take charge.
Interestingly, some outlets are also offering odds on former Sunderland managers Chris Coleman (18/1) and Mick McCarthy (18/1) replacing Adkins.