Sunderland have announced manager Chris Coleman has been released from his contract on the same day that owner Ellis Short has agreed to sell the club to a consortium led by Stewart Donald.
The Black Cats released a statement via the club's official website on Sunday confirming Coleman's departure, as well as a statement from Short detailing the sale to Donald, chairman of Eastleigh:
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The north-east outfit were relegated from the Championship following a recent 2-1 defeat to Burton Albion, and fans will be hoping for an immediate promotion back to England's second tier under new guidance.