Tony Mowbray sacked by Sunderland after 15 months at Stadium of Light
Tony Mowbray relieved of his duties by Sunderland after 15 months at the Stadium of Light; 60-year-old leaves with Black Cats ninth in the Sky Bet Championship; Mowbray guided Sunderland into last season’s play-offs where they lost to promoted Luton
22:42, UK, Monday 04 December 2023
Tony Mowbray has left Sunderland after 15 months in charge
Image: Tony Mowbray has left Sunderland after 15 months in charge
Sunderland have parted company with head coach Tony Mowbray.
Mowbray’s departure comes two days after his side’s 1-1 draw at Millwall that extended their poor recent run to one win from their last five games.
Sunderland, who have also parted company with Mowbray’s assistant Mark Venus, confirmed that coach Mike Dodds will take over pending the appointment of a new head coach, starting with Saturday’s clash with West Brom at the Stadium of Light, live on Sky Sports.
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman said: “All at SAFC have thoroughly enjoyed working with Tony and he is quite rightly held in high regard by our players and staff, and our supporters.
“After arriving at an uncertain time, he helped guide us to the Sky Bet Championship play-offs and played an important role in developing our team.
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“This was a difficult decision to make, but we remain loyal to our ambition and our strategy, and felt that now was the right moment to take this step.
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