Former Coventry City manager Chris Coleman has been sacked by Sunderland AFC.
Coleman left the Wales manager's job to manage Sunderland in November but could not keep them in the Championship and this morning, he has been sacked.
Sunderland, who are selling to new owners, said in a short statement:
"Sunderland AFC announces that manager Chris Coleman and his assistant Kit Symons have been released from their contracts.
The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Chris and Kit for their tireless efforts in what has been a hugely disappointing season for everyone involved with the club.
The club is unable to make further comment at this time."