Derek McInnes says he was '˜sad' to hear news of Simon Grayson's sacking, and has suggested that the ownership situation was a big reason why he steered clear of the Sunderland job last summer.
Sunderland look to be closing on the appointment of Derek McInnes as their new manager.
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