I've been a fan of his for sometime, think he's a very good manager but it just hasn't worked out.
I don't agree with these sackings either. Paolo is his replacement and here are the words from their Chairman:
I just don't see that happening. I can't remember the last time Sunderland won a game, they're only a point from the bottom three and played a game more than Wigan, yet just by bringing in a new manager they think they can win points when they haven't won a single match in their last 6 or 7 games.
Late season sackings don't make sense to me, especially for clubs fighting relegation. Are they just looking for a "second wind"?