Dick Advocaat has signed a short-term deal until the end of the season . He will be tasked with keeping Sunderland in the Premier League . The Dutch coach is expected to sign an extension at St James' Park after his contract expires on June 30, but he could leave if new boss Sam Allardyce does not give him enough time to Sam Allardyce and Paul Clement in the frame to take reins longer term . Advocaat will take charge for Sunderland 's trip to West Ham on Saturday . Zeljko Petrovic and Adrian Tucker join Advocaat 's backroom staff . CLICK HERE for all the latest Sunderland news as Advocaat takes charge .
Dick Advocaat has signed a short-term deal until the end of the season . He will be tasked with keeping Sunderland in the Premier League . The Dutchman could earn £500,000 if he manages to avoid relegation . Sam Allardyce and Paul Clement in the frame to take reins longer term . Advocaat will take charge for Sunderland 's trip to West Ham on Saturday . Zeljko Petrovic and Adrian Tucker join Advocaat 's backroom staff . CLICK HERE for all the latest Sunderland news as Advocaat takes charge .