Bruce sacked

Wednesday, 30/11/2011

Sunderland have sacked manager Steve Bruce.

The Black Cats have won just two of their first 13 games this season and are on the edge of a relegation dogfight.

Bruce, who had been in charge at the Stadium of Light since summer 2009, was booed by fans at the weekend as they slumped to a home defeat by Wigan.

The former Manchester United defender lost record buy Asamoah Gyan in September when he was shipped out on loan.

And despite bringing in almost a whole team of new players the Wearsiders failed to find any form.

Assistant boss Eric Black has been put in temporary charge.

Another former Man United defender - former Wales and Blackburn boss Mark Hughes - is among the favourites for the job along with ex-Liverpool chief Rafa Benitez.

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