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Sunderland SACK manager Lee Johnson after humiliating 6-0 defeat to Bolton in bid to keep promotion on track
SUNDERLAND have sacked manager Lee Johnson.
The Black Cats have made the decision following the 6-0 defeat to Bolton on Saturday.
GettyLee Johnson has been sacked with Sunderland in third place[/caption]
Johnson took over at the Stadium of Light in December 2020 and led the side to fourth place in League One last season before losing to Blackpool in the play-off semi-final.
But this year Johnson has battled for automatic promotion and leaves with Sunderland in third place, just two points off leaders Rotherham.
Sunderland also confirmed assistant manager Jamie McAllister has departed in a statement released on Twitter.
It read: “Assistant Head Coach Jamie McAllister has also departed. We thank both for their contribution over the past 14 months and wish them well for the future.”
More to follow…
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