Grayson back in management after Bantams come calling
Former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson is back in management after taking charge at League One club Bradford City.
Grayson has been out of work since being sacked after Sunderland’s 3-3 draw with Bolton Wanderers on October 31 after a poor start to the Championship campaign.
He was appointed successor to David Moyes’ last summer following relegation from the Premier League but his tenure on Wearside lasted just four months and 15 league games, with Sunderland in the bottom three.
Grayson is now back in management with play-off hopefuls Bradford, who are sixth following Saturday’s draw with Bury. He is joined by his former Sunderland assistant Glynn Snodin.
Grayson was the club’s number one choice to replace sacked Stuart McCall and will take charge for the first time on Tuesday night when they travel to face Charlton Athletic.
The 48-year-old has a proven track record in League One having previously won promotions with Blackpool, Huddersfield, Leeds and Preston.
A statement from the League One side said: “Bradford City can confirm the appointment of Simon Grayson as the club’s new manager.
“Grayson has been our number one target to take over first-team affairs since the search began earlier this week.
“He will meet the players on Monday and will be in charge for the Bantams’ trip to Charlton Athletic on Tuesday.
“Grayson will be joined by Glynn Snodin as his assistant with all other existing current staff staying at the club.”