Manager Coleman let go by Sunderland and side sold to new owners
Boss released from contract a week after side's second successive relegation as chairman announces he's selling the side
Last updated 29th Apr 2018
Manger Chris Coleman's been let go by Sunderland, just a week after the Black Cats were relegated for the second season running meaning they'll play in League One next year.
An official statement from the Stadium of Light this lunchtime reads:"Sunderland AFC announces that manager Chris Coleman and his assistant Kit Symons have been released from their contracts.
The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Chris and Kit for their tireless efforts in what has been a hugely disappointing season for everyone involved with the club.
The club is unable to make further comment at this time."
The announcement was followed minutes later by a statement from chairman Ellis Short announcing that he's selling the club - subject to approval by the EFL - to an international consortium led by Eastleigh FC chairman Stewart Donald.
That statment's here: