Sunderland sacks Bruce as manager
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December 2, 2011, Friday
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STEVE Bruce became the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season when Sunderland announced it had parted company with the former Manchester United player.
Bruce, 50, joined Sunderland from Wigan Athletic in 2009 and leaves with the north-east club languishing two points above the drop zone.
"Sadly results this season have simply not been good enough and I feel the time is right to make a change," chairman Ellis Short said on Wednesday. "It is my job as chairman to act in the best interests of our football club at all times and I can assure everyone that this is not a decision that I have taken lightly."
Bruce guided Sunderland to 13th in his first season in charge and improved on that with a 10th-placed finish in 2010-11.
"Steve has acted with honesty and integrity throughout, which is testament to the character and commitment he has shown during his time at Sunderland," Short said.
"I would like to personally place on record my thanks to him for his significant contribution to our football club ... I would also like to thank our fans, who have endured a trying start to the season."
Assistant manager Eric Black will take charge of the first team duties. Former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill and ex-Fulham manager Mark Hughes are the early favorites with bookmakers.
Bruce, 50, joined Sunderland from Wigan Athletic in 2009 and leaves with the north-east club languishing two points above the drop zone.
"Sadly results this season have simply not been good enough and I feel the time is right to make a change," chairman Ellis Short said on Wednesday. "It is my job as chairman to act in the best interests of our football club at all times and I can assure everyone that this is not a decision that I have taken lightly."
Bruce guided Sunderland to 13th in his first season in charge and improved on that with a 10th-placed finish in 2010-11.
"Steve has acted with honesty and integrity throughout, which is testament to the character and commitment he has shown during his time at Sunderland," Short said.
"I would like to personally place on record my thanks to him for his significant contribution to our football club ... I would also like to thank our fans, who have endured a trying start to the season."
Assistant manager Eric Black will take charge of the first team duties. Former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill and ex-Fulham manager Mark Hughes are the early favorites with bookmakers.
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