How the appointments of Lee Johnson and Kristjaan Speakman fit into Sunderland's takeover picture - a podcast by Sunderland Echo

James Copley is joined by Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly to discuss a hectic nine days at Sunderland.

Lee Johnson was appointed as head coach and has taken charge of games against Wigan Athletic in League one and Oldham Athletic in the Papa Johns Trophy.

The club also welcomed a new sporting director. Here, we take a look at what Kristjaan Speakman's role will entail and how this all fits into the ongoing takeover picture.

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