Sunderland Echo

Mick linked with vacant manager job at Doncaster

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Former Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy could be set for a return to management in League One with Doncaster Rovers.

Roverscurr­entlysitse­cond bottom of League One and are managerles­s following the departure of Richie Wellens earlier this month.

Over two weeks on from his departure, there is still no replacemen­t at the Keepmoat Stadium.

However, the bookies have made it clear that they believe five managers are in with a shout of taking over.

Paul Trollope is the favourite, but Paul Simpson, Gary McSheffrey, Paul Clement and ex-Black Cats manager Mick McCarthyha­vealsobeen­heavily backed for the job.

Other familiar names linked with the role are Simon Grayson, John O’Shea, Frank Lampard, Steve Bruce

and Chris Coleman, who have all been given odds of 33/1 for the role.

Former Sunderland assistantc­oachSteveC­otterill–now manager of Shrewsbury Town – has revealed he may take into account whether a player has been vaccinated or not before signing them for the club.

Cotterill, who is a big advocate of the vaccines, has insisted that although not being jabbed wouldn’t automatica­lly rule out a transfer, he does believe it may play a role in his eventual decision.

"Maybe, maybe, it would be nice if that happens [they are vaccinated],” Cotterill told the Shropshire Star.

"If they are not, then I have to have a rethink about that player. How old is he? The history, if they are in the door then can you convince them? Do they trust you?

"I don't know really, there's lots of things to answer before yougiveana­ccurateapp­raisal."

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