Michael Beale has parted firm with Sunderland after simply 9 weeks in cost.
Beale oversaw solely 4 wins in 12 video games after succeeding Tony Mowbray and leaves the Black Cats tenth within the Championship, 4 factors off the play-offs.
The previous QPR and Rangers boss’ last match in cost was the 2-1 defeat to Birmingham – Mowbray’s present membership – on Saturday.
Mike Dodds, Sunderland’s assistant supervisor, will take cost till the top of the season because the membership think about a long-term appointment in the summertime.
Beale struggled to win over lots of the Sunderland followers throughout his brief time in cost on the Stadium of Gentle.
The 43-year-old additionally attracted criticism for showing to snub Trai Hume when the defender was substituted at St Andrew’s final weekend.
The 2023/24 season has been one to overlook for Beale, who was additionally sacked by Rangers in October after lower than a yr on the helm.
Philippe Clement, his alternative at Ibrox, has gained 22 of his 26 video games in cost and brought Rangers to the highest of the Scottish Premiership.
Beale’s first managerial job was a formidable five-month spell answerable for QPR, which satisfied Rangers to nominate him as head coach.
Beale has additionally labored with Chelsea and Liverpool’s youth groups, whereas he was assistant supervisor at Sao Paulo, and at Rangers and Aston Villa underneath Steven Gerrard.
Sunderland’s subsequent 5 fixtures
- Swansea (H) – Saturday February 24, Championship, kick-off 3pm.
- Norwich (A) – Saturday March 2, Championship, kick-off 3pm
- Leicester (H) – Tuesday March 5, Championship, kick-off 7.45pm, stay on Sky Sports activities
- Southampton (A) – Saturday March 9, Championship, kick-off 3pm
- QPR (H) – Saturday March 16, Championship, kick-off 3pm