New Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman has sent a message to fans on Twitter for the first time since his appointment, which has drawn an interesting reaction from fans of the North East club. 

It is a time of change at the Stadium of Light with Speakman's recent appointment, Lee Johnson reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager in the next 24 hours, and Juan Sartori and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' takeover also expected to be completed soon.

The arrival of the new sporting director was the first domino to fall into place, with the 41-year-old leaving Birmingham City to join Sunderland.

Speakman's arrival was announced yesterday and he has taken to Twitter to send a first message to fans and club staff.

The Black Cats' new technical director spent 14 years with the Blues and has been the Birmingham club's academy manager for the last nine of those.

In recent years, Speakman has become more and more involved in first-team affairs and transfers – experience that will be vital in his new role.

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Having endured years of frustration, the current and incoming changes means it's an exciting time for Sunderland fans at the moment.

Speakman's message certainly appears to have caught their attention, with many fans taking to Twitter to wish him well.

Read their reaction: