Bruce sacked by Sunderland

Sunderland have parted company with manager Steve Bruce after chairman Ellis Short described results this season as "simply not good enough."

Wed, 30 Nov, 2011 - 18:13

Sunderland have parted company with manager Steve Bruce after chairman Ellis Short described results this season as "simply not good enough."

Saturday's home defeat to Wigan left Sunderland 16th in the Premier League, just two points above the relegation zone.

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