Sunderland part company with Chris Coleman after second successive relegation

Sunderland have today parted company with manager Chris Coleman after failing to keep the club in the Sky Bet Championship.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Apr 2018, 13:58 BST

Updated 29th Apr 2018, 14:01 BST

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The 47-year-old left his role as Wales national team boss to succeed Simon Grayson at the Stadium of Light last November.

But Coleman could not prevent the Black Cats from suffering relegation during his five months in charge.

Chris Coleman has parted company with Sunderland, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.

A statement on the club's official website read: "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."

Sunderland Stadium of Light Simon Grayson Wales