Michael Beale sacked as Sunderland head coach after just two months in charge

The 43-year-old was in charge for only 12 games.

Michael Beale has been sacked as Sunderland’s head coach (Richard Sellers/PA)

Michael Beale has been sacked as Sunderland head coach after just two months in the role.

The 43-year-old former QPR and Rangers boss, who replaced Tony Mowbray at the Stadium of Light helm on December 18, has lost his job just 12 games into his reign following successive Sky Bet Championship defeats to Huddersfield and Birmingham.