Sunderland has announced Dick Advocaat as the club's new head coach - the Dutchman going back on an earlier decision to retire.
Dick Advocaat has reneged on his decision to leave Sunderland and retire from club football by agreeing a one-year deal to remain at the Stadium of Light.
The Dutchman guided the Wearsiders to Premier League survival with one game of the season to spare, but announced last week that he would not be sticking around.
However, Advocaat - appointed in March following the dismissal of Gus Poyet - has now agreed a contract to secure his future in the north east.