Sunderland’s League One rivals make manager decision ahead of Sheffield Wednesday clash amid ex-Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew and Portsmouth boss links
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Wimbledon announced the departure of Mark Robinson yesterday with the team sitting perilously at the bottom of League One. Next up for Wimbledon is a clash against high-flying Sheffield Wednesday and they will have a familiar face in the dugout.
Darius Charles, who as a player helped guide Wimbledon to League Two playoff success in 2016, will be in charge for their trip to Hillsborough on Saturday.
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Hide AdOn the appointment, interim chair Mick Buckley said: “Darius has a big, positive personality, great playing experience and we are extremely grateful that he has agreed to take on this role.”
"It is our intention to bring in an experienced manager to work with the team for the rest of the season. We are in discussion with some already and we will bring you more news as soon as we possibly can.”
As mentioned by Buckley, Wimbledon intend to appoint a permanent manager soon and some familiar names have been linked with the role.
Former Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is currently the bookies favourite for the role with ex-Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson also tipped to take charge at Plough Lane. Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley has also been touted as Robinson’s potential successor by some bookies.
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Hide AdSunderland scored a 1-0 win over Wimbledon back in August before the two sides shared the points in a 1-1 in Alex Neil’s first game in charge of the Black Cats last month.