Kevin Nisbet set for permanent Aberdeen transfer waiting game as Millwall boss Alex Neil reveals striker plan

'A new chapter'‚ penalty taker concerns and Alex Neil's honest verdict - Sunderland talking points

Millwall boss Alex Neil responds to Crystal Palace chairman's claim that horror karate kick that hospitalised Jean-Philippe Mateta was 'most reckless' challenge he has ever seen

Alex Neil returns to management after more than a year unemployed

Alex Neil exclusive: McTominay advice for Napoli; handling Maddison at Norwich; hopes for Sunderland

Regis Le Bris on why he won't have the same problems as Alex Neil or Tony Mowbray

Alex Neil outlines his next job desire amid Birmingham City manager links

Birmingham City new manager verdict delivered as Alex Neil handed huge snub

Alex Neil ticks important Knighthead box - Stoke City expert on Birmingham City contender

Alex Neil appointment would be music to the ears of one Birmingham City player

EXCLUSIVE! Dujon Sterling tipped for major Rangers run-in role as Alex Neil details star's qualities and reveals his 'perfect' position

Roy Keane REJECTS the chance to return to Sunderland as manager after the Black Cats offered the Manchester United legend the job‚ with path cleared for Alex Neil to take charge

Alex Neil is SACKED as Stoke manager after fourth-straight defeat leaves Potters 20th in the Championship - with Paul Gallagher installed as caretaker boss for Tuesday night's clash with Swansea

Stoke City sack manager Alex Neil after 16 months in charge

'Below-par' Sunderland come up short at Stoke City as former boss Alex Neil emerges victorious

Alex Neil says his Stoke City side were 'more than a match' for 'very good' Sunderland

Alex Neil has last laugh against Sunderland once again as Black Cats slip to defeat at Stoke City

Sunderland slip up as they are beaten at the hands of former boss Alex Neil

Alex Neil expects 'dog's abuse' from Sunderland fans as Black Cats take on Stoke City this weekend

Sead Haksabanovic makes claim about Celtic most fans wouldn't buy as Alex Neil puts Stoke in lofty bracket

Stoke City boss Alex Neil gushes after double Wolves transfer

Stoke City boss Alex Neil explains Wesley transfer gamble after Aston Villa exit

Sunderland's Lynden Gooch the focus of three Championship clubs as Alex Neil 'plots reunion'

Alex Neil 'proud' of Sunderland success and hails Tony Mowbray for 'remarkable job'

Alex Neil on top six 'misconception'‚ Sunderland's 'great' season & play-off message

Alex Neil prepares Stoke for 'rigid' Birmingham City challenge

Alex Neil makes Middlesbrough and Burnley claim as Stoke boss hails Michael Carrick

Stoke 3-2 Blackburn: Ki-Jana Hoever nets a first-half double for Alex Neil's side as Rovers suffer major setback in hunt for automatic promotion despite late fightback

Stoke boss Alex Neil insists he is no 'villain' as he speaks about his Sunderland exit

Sunderland 1 Stoke City 5: Alex Neil celebrates at the Stadium of Light

Alex Neil criticises Sunderland fans after controversial return to Stadium of Light

Sunderland humiliated by Stoke City as Alex Neil enjoys winning return to the Stadium of Light

Sunderland must focus on game rather than dugout drama as Alex Neil returns to Wearside

Alex Neil will receive a fiery reception on his return to Sunderland but his contribution was vital

Alex Neil baffled by 'bizarre' Sunderland criticism ahead of Stadium of Light return

Tony Mowbray's Alex Neil message ahead of former Sunderland boss' return to Wearside

Alex Neil 'extremely privileged' to have managed Sunderland as he prepares to return as Stoke boss

Alex Neil has 'no regrets' over Sunderland departure as Stoke City ambition laid out

Alex Neil 'full of positives' ahead of Sunderland return with Stoke City

Alex Neil's frustrations pile up at Stoke City ahead of Sunderland return

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray nine places better off than Alex Neil in league table of Championship managers

Jack Diamond explains how Alex Neil's departure almost scuppered his loan move to Lincoln City

Midfielder reveals the Alex Neil criticism that has supercharged his Sunderland career

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil on changing his game and proving Alex Neil wrong

Sunderland coach a reported target for ex-Black Cats boss Alex Neil at Stoke City

Alex Neil hoping to raid Sunderland to boost his Stoke coaching team

Hartlepool 0-3 Stoke: Pools do Potters job for them‚ gifting them TWO own goals to help Alex Neil's side advance to the Fourth Round of the FA Cup

Alex Neil eyes reunion with Sunderland playmaker Alex Pritchard at Stoke City

Alex Neil offers frank response to 'ridiculous' Sunderland question

Alex Neil offers 'way they play' verdict on victorious Birmingham City

How Sunderland players have dealt with Alex Neil's shock exit and Tony Mowbray's appointment

Tony Mowbray is confirmed as the new Sunderland boss following Alex Neil's shock departure to Stoke City with the former Blackburn boss speaking fondly of his youthful days spent at Roker Park

Alex Neil explains his Sunderland exit as he faces the media as Stoke City's new boss

Alex Neil felt Stoke City job was 'better suited' for his requirements as boss

Newcastle mock rivals Sunderland with sly tweet just hours after Alex Neil's departure

Graeme Souness passionately defends Alex Neil's switch from Sunderland to Stoke City

Sunderland supporters deliver verdict with Tony Mowbray set to replace Alex Neil

Neil Warnock is 'ready to come out of retirement' to manage Sunderland after Alex Neil left the club for Stoke‚ as the 71-year-old looks to extend a management career that started in 1980!

Kristjaan Speakman promises update on Sunderland head coach search 'shortly' as more names linked

Alex Neil leaves Sunderland to sign three-year deal with Stoke City

Stoke appoint Sunderland boss Alex Neil as O'Neill replacement

ON THE ROAD: Alex Neil was idolised at Sunderland and his move to Stoke will feel like a dagger to the heart fans... but club is moving in the right direction after a dark period and Tony Mowbray can help further stabilise them

Stoke appoint Alex Neil as new boss from Sunderland weeks after new contract

Sunderland confirm Alex Neil has left the club to take over at Stoke City

Stoke appoint Alex Neil as new boss from Sunderland weeks after new contract

Alex Neil AGREES to take over as Stoke City manager as Tony Mowbray heads to Sunderland to replace him‚ with Rory Delap and John O'Shea to keep their roles in Potters' backroom staff

Alex Neil leaves Sunderland to become Stoke manager

Neil confirmed as Stoke manager - Mowbray set for Sunderland

Sunderland prove they are still an Alex Neil team despite his absence against Norwich

Sunderland legend Micky Gray questions handling of Stoke City bound Alex Neil's contract situation

Skipper Corry Evans reacts to Alex Neil's impending exit‚ and Sunderland's defeat against Norwich

Tony Mowbray favourite to succeed Alex Neil at Sunderland‚ but no deal agreed as yet

Sunderland 0-1 Norwich: Josh Sargent's late strike sends the Canaries into second place in the Championship... as Black Cats LOSE first game after Alex Neil's shock departure for Stoke

Sunderland HAVE offered improved contract to Stoke bound Alex Neil

Sunderland 0-1 Norwich City report as Black Cats begin post-Alex Neil era with a home defeat

Kristjaan Speakman provides update amid Alex Neil's impending Stoke City switch from Sunderland

Sunderland confirm Alex Neil's absence for Norwich as coaching staff take charge

Sunderland put existing backroom staff in charge against Norwich in Alex Neil's absence

Analysis: Alex Neil's impending departure has not covered Sunderland in glory

Sunderland thrown into disarray as manager Alex Neil agrees to take Stoke City job

Sunderland's Alex Neil in talks with Stoke over managerial vacancy

Next Sunderland manager odds as favourite emerges to replace Stoke City-bound Alex Neil

Alex Neil's impending departure to Stoke City exposes fault lines at Sunderland

Sunderland give manager Alex Neil permission to speak to Stoke over managerial vacancy‚ but admit they are 'committed' to retaining the 51-year-old's services with club fifth in Championship‚ despite Neil coming close to taking Potters job in the past

"He felt": Keith Downie shares strange reason why Alex Neil is ditching Sunderland for Stoke

'Serious questions to answer' Sunderland supporters react to Alex Neil's Stoke City shock

Sunderland head coach Alex Neil in talks with Stoke over managerial vacancy

Speculation mounts of Alex Neil's future - boss set for Stoke City talks

Alex Neil set to leave Sunderland for Stoke City

Sunderland head coach Alex Neil in talks with Stoke over managerial vacancy

Sunderland give permission for Alex Neil to talk to Stoke about vacant manager role

Stoke given permission to speak to Sunderland boss Neil

Sunderland reportedly give Alex Neil permission to talk to Stoke City‚ after press briefing delayed

Alex Neil on the 'friction' that has brought Sunderland's Dan Neil back to his best this season

Alex Neil makes big claim about Sunderland striker Ross Stewart

Alex Neil rates Sunderland's Ross Stewart as up there with the best strikers he has worked with

Alex Neil cast a critical eye on Sunderland's win at Stoke‚ underlining his high standards

Sunderland boss Alex Neil would have taken this start if offered in the summer - but not now

Alex Neil reflects on Sunderland's win at Stoke - and reveals how his side turned things around

Alex Neil on Sunderland's first half frustration at Stoke‚ and a much-improved second period