O’Neill: Richardson set to leave Sunderland

Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed defender Kieran Richardson is set to leave the Stadium of Light after the Black Cats accepted a bid. O’Neill, speaking after his side’s 2-0 League Cup second round win over Morecambe on Tuesday, did not disclose which club had made the offer for Richardson, but it has been widely reported that Fulham are leading the chase to sign the former Manchester United player. Richardson was not included in the squad for the Morecambe tie and O’Neill said: “A club has made an offer for him today and we have accepted that. “It gives Kieran the opportunity to find out for himself. If it doesn’t materialise and he comes back, I’ll still be pleased, but it’s a position we might have to go and have a look at.”re