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Sunderland are on the hunt for a brand new supervisor after Michael Beale has left his function.
Mail Sport understands that Beale, who was solely appointed as Black Cats boss simply earlier than Christmas, wasn’t proud of issues behind the scenes.
He leaves with the tenth within the Championship on 47 factors – 4 adrift from sixth and the ultimate play-off place – with 13 video games left of the season.
The 43-year-old, who signed a deal till the tip of the 2025-26 season, gained simply two of his 12 video games in cost on the Stadium of Light.
The consequence comes after Sunderland suffered a second-successive defeat within the Championship – this time by the hands of Birmingham City.
Michael Beale has left his function as Sunderland boss – regardless of solely being appointed in December
Saturday’s defeat within the Midlands was compounded additional by Beale having to apologise after being criticised for ignoring Trai Hume when the latter tried to shake his hand after being substituted.
Viral footage landed Beale in sizzling water with some sections of Sunderland supporters – with many calling him to be sacked, previous to Monday afternoon’s sudden departure
The incident occurred within the 88th minute when Hume was withdrawn as Beale’s aspect trailed Birmingham 2-1 and sought a late equaliser.
Hume, 21, caught out his hand to Beale as he walked behind him to the substitutes bench however was blanked by his supervisor who continued to carefully monitor the sport.
Beale issued a public apology on social media and labelled the defender as ‘an instance of all the pieces that’s good a few younger footballer’ whereas rebuffing recommendations that he intentionally ignored Hume.
‘Trai Hume is a unbelievable participant for our membership. He offers all the pieces for his team-mates and the employees.
‘I wasn’t conscious that I missed his handshake till being requested about it put up recreation. I instantly went to see him to apologise.
‘Trai handed a health take a look at this morning to play the sport and I can not maintain him in larger regard as a person or skilled.
Beale apologised after being criticised for showing to disregard one among his gamers on Saturday
Black Cats defender Trai Hume tried to clap fingers with Beale after being substituted
‘He is an instance of all the pieces that’s good a few younger footballer and our staff.’
Beale issued a public apology on social media after going through criticism from Sunderland followers
Beale was appointed Sunderland supervisor in December following a beforehand unsuccessful managerial appointment at Scottish giants, Rangers.
Previously working as an assistant below Steven Gerrard earlier in his profession, Beale’s arrival within the north-east raised considerations amongst supporters concerning the ambitions of the membership’s hierarchy.