Michael Beale sacked by Sunderland after just 12 games in charge

Sunderland have parted ways with Michael Beale just two months after appointing him as manager.

The former Queens Park Rangers and Rangers boss has been relieved of his duties following the 2-1 loss against his predecessor, now-Birmingham boss Tony Mowbray, on Saturday.

The Black Cats - who are 10th in the Championship - will now begin their hunt for their third manager of the season.

Beale, who took over in December, took charge of 12 games, winning just four games in that time.

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