Some football news from across the rivalry this evening, as Sunderland have released a statement saying that they have sacked their manager Paolo Di Canio.
Currently bottom of the Premier League table with one point and no wins from five matches, Sunderland are the only team in the league yet to register a victory.
That obviously wasn’t good enough for Newcastle United’s rivals and as a result their Italian manager has been given the boot.
A statement on their website said: “Sunderland AFC confirms that it has parted company with head coach Paolo Di Canio this evening.
“Kevin Ball will take charge of the squad ahead of Tuesday night’s Capital One Cup game against Peterborough United and an announcement will be made in due course regarding a permanent successor.
“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Paolo and his staff and wishes them well for the future.”
At least that means we won’t have to see his knee-sliding celebration again, but who do you think will be in charge of the Mackems for the Tyne-Wear derby next month?
eric gates lol
Joe kinnear!!!!!