article_snippet: Sunderland sacked Gus Poyet in the wake of Saturday's humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa.
article_snippet: Gus Poyet – who leaves after 17 months in charge – was informed of the club's decision having taken training at the Academy of Light on Monday morning.
article_snippet: Gus Poyet was sacked by Sunderland with the club the drop zone .
article_snippet: Sunderland fans turned on manager Poyet (bottom right) during the defeat by Aston Villa on Saturday .
article_snippet: Goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon looks dejected as Sunderland were thrashed 4-0 at home by Aston Villa .
article_snippet: Sportsmail reported earlier in the day that Congerton had advised owner Ellis Short to sack Gus Poyet.
article_snippet: A statement on the club's website confirmed the news and owner Ellis Short said: 'I would like to thank Gus for Gus endeavours during Gus time at the club, in particular last season's 'great escape' and cup final appearance, which will live long in the memory of every Sunderland fan.
highlights_snippet: Gus Poyet was sacked on Monday following 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa .
  