Official -Sunderland sack Mike Dodds after Millwall games today

Michael Beale was fired by Sunderland as head coach after just 12 games in charge, following consecutive Championship losses.

When the 43-year-old took over for the well-liked Tony Mowbray in December, he was offered a two-and-a-half-year contract.

During his brief tenure, Beale lost six games, including a 3-0 FA Cup loss at home to rival Newcastle United.

Until the rest of the season, assistant Mike Dodds will serve as the Black Cats’ interim manager.

The Wearsiders are now 10th in the table after recent losses to Birmingham and Huddersfield.

Michael’s departure from Sunderland AFC is disappointing, sporting director Kristjaan Speakman stated on the team’s website.

“Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to achieve our goal of improving. As a result,

we accept full responsibility and believe that taking immediate action is best for the club.

“This has been a difficult few months for Michael, who leaves with our best wishes for the future.”

Previously, Dodds took over Sunderland between Mowbray’s departure and Beale’s arrival,

winning two of his three games in charge—against Leeds and West Bromwich Albion, two other teams vying for promotion.

“Our focus is now on the players and supporting Mike Dodds in the remaining games to ensure we achieve the highest possible league finish,” said Speakman.

“We will be updating our supporters further as and when significant developments are made.”

Beale has had a difficult time winning over Sunderland supporters who were unhappy with his appointment even though the team is only four points out of the play-off spots.

Beale’s departure indicates that his previous two positions were unsuccessful.

After leading the Scottish Premiership team for 43 games and ten months, he was fired by Rangers in October.

His tenure was the shortest in Sunderland history for a permanent manager—

he oversaw just one fewer game than Paolo di Canio did in 2013.

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