Niall Quinn has stepped down from Sunderland to concentrate on his family and business interests after six years back on Wearside. "Niall has been a truly iconic figure at Sunderland, both as a player and in his time leading the club from the top. "His v

Niall Quinn's "magic-carpet ride" at Sunderland finally came to an end on Monday when the club's former chairman stepped down from his post as international development director. The 45-year-old former Sunderland, Manchester City, Arsenal and Republic of

NEWCASTLE United, Sunderland, Liverpool, Everton and Rangers are among the clubs making the news today Sunderland AFC has today announced that Niall Quinn has decided to step down from his role at the football club after six years – Sunderland Echo Danny

Niall Quinn enjoys iconic status on Wearside having represented Sunderland with distinction on and off the pitch. His decision to leave the club after six years as chairman and director of international development will be greeted with sadness by fans, b

He moved into his role in October, having previously filled the chairman's seat and managed the club for a short period, during his six years behind the scenes. Niall Quinn believes Sunderland are in a great position with Martin O'Neill at the helm (PA)

Martin O'Neill has dubbed Niall Quinn "Mr Sunderland" after the former chairman announced his decision to leave the club. The 45-year-old former Republic of Ireland striker, who put together the Drumaville consortium which took control of the Black Cats

NIALL QUINN has confirmed he is stepping down from his role at Sunderland six years after heralding a new era on Wearside. The former Republic of Ireland international, who as chairman put together the Drumaville consortium which backed the Black Cats re

Quinn, who retired from playing in 2003 at the Stadium of Light, believes he has left the club in good hands under Short and manager Martin O'Neill as he plans to return to his native Republic of Ireland to explore other business opportunities away from

Former Sunderland player and chairman Niall Quinn has left his role with the club to return to his native Republic of Ireland. Quinn played for the Black Cats for six years between 1996 and 2002, forming a strong partnership with Kevin Phillips as Sunder

Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has left the club with immediate effect in order to pursue opportunities away from football. Quinn has enjoyed a long association with the Black Cats, having played for the club between 1996 and 2003. He then headed

SUNDERLAND, England (AP)—Former chairman Niall Quinn is quitting Sunderland after a six-year stint at the Premier League club. The former Sunderland and Ireland forward had been director of international development since October, when he stepped aside t

Sunderland have announced that Niall Quinn has stepped down from his role with the club after six years on Wearside. Sunderland have announced that Niall Quinn has stepped down from his role with the club after six years on Wearside. The Irishman, who sc

Soccer: Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has left the club with immediate effect. Quinn stepped down as chairman last October to be replaced by Ellis Short and had been working in an international development role in trying to raise the club's prof

Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn announced on Monday that he was leaving the Premier League club now that their fortunes had been revived under new manager Martin O'Neill. The former Ireland international striker, who stepped down as chairman last

Niall Quinn is stepping down from his role at Sunderland six years after heralding a new era on Wearside. The former Republic of Ireland international, who as chairman put together the Drumaville consortium which backed the Sunderland return to the Premi

Niall Quinn is stepping down from his role at Sunderland six years after heralding a new era on Wearside. The former Republic of Ireland international, who as chairman put together the Drumaville consortium which backed the Black Cats return to the Barcl

Niall Quinn is stepping down from his role at Sunderland six years after heralding a new era on Wearside. The former Republic of Ireland international, who as chairman put together the Drumaville consortium which backed the Black Cats return to the Barcl

LONDON, Feb 20 – Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn announced today that he was leaving the Premier League club now that their fortunes had been revived under new manager Martin O’Neill. File photo shows Sunderland’s chairman Niall Quinn (C) applaudi

Sunderland's chairman Niall Quinn (c) applauds ahead of their English Premier League football match against Hull City in Hull December 20, 2008. LONDON (Reuters) - Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn announced on Monday that he was leaving the Premier