Simon Grayson has expressed his disappointment at losing his job as Sunderland manager.
The 47-year-old left the club just minutes after Tuesday night's 3-3 home draw with Bolton, which left the Black Cats two places and two points off the foot of the Championship table.
In a statement released through the League Managers' Association, Grayson said: 'I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to the club and all the fans, players and staff at the training ground and the Stadium of Light.
'Sunderland are a huge football club and while I am very disappointed not to be continuing as their manager, I hope the club will stabilise and return the success and first-class football that the supporters and people of Sunderland deserve.