Sunderland have sacked head coach Michael Beale after just 12 games in charge, following back-to-back Championship defeats.
The 43-year-old was given a two-and-a-half-year deal in December when he replaced the popular Tony Mowbray.
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However, Beale lost six games during his short stint including a 3-0 home FA Cup defeat by rivals Newcastle United.
Beale’s time at the Stadium of Light has been miserable, with the ex-Rangers chief managing just four wins
Recent defeats by Huddersfield and Birmingham have seen the Wearsiders slip to 10th in the table.