4 Facts About Simon Grayson

1. On 29 June 2017, Simon Grayson was named as the new manager of newly relegated Championship club Sunderland, replacing David Moyes, on a three-year contract.

2. On 26 May 2012, Simon Grayson led Huddersfield to play-off victory over Sheffield United, gaining promotion to the Championship.

3. In October 2007, Simon Grayson guided Blackpool to the fourth round of the League Cup for the club's first time in 35 years.

4. In 2017, Simon Grayson had a brief unsuccessful spell managing Sunderland, before becoming the manager of Bradford City in February 2018.