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An experienced lower league manager with a strong reputation, Phil Parkinson is now out of work after leaving Sunderland.
During his five year spell in charge of former club Bradford Parkinson led them to the 2013 League Cup Final - as a League Two side - then promotion up to League One in the same season.
Parkinson has also had Managerial spells at Reading, Charlton Hull, and Bolton where he did an incredible job under extremely difficult financial circumstances.
