Sunderland have announced the departure of Simon Grayson as manager with the club now mired in the relegation zone of the Championship.
In a statement released on the club's official website, chief executive Martin Bain addressed Grayson's departure: "While we hoped that Simon’s experience in the Football League would help us to a successful season, results have not been good enough for a club of this stature. In order for us to improve upon our current position we believe a fundamental change is necessary."
The Black Cats slipped into the bottom three of English football's second tier after drawing 3-3 with Bolton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night.