article_snippet: Sunderland finally cut ties with manager Gus Poyet on Monday after a 4-0 home defeat by fellow strugglers Aston Villa left the Wearside club just one point above the relegation zone in the Barclays Premier League.
article_snippet: manager Gus Poyet sacking as manager of Sunderland couldn't have come soon enough.
article_snippet: manager Gus Poyet sacking as manager of Sunderland could not come soon enough for the struggling club's fans .
article_snippet: Angry Sunderland supporters attempt to confront manager Gus Poyet during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday .
article_snippet: One fan roars towards the bench as manager Gus Poyet's tenure as manager drew to Sunderland inevitable close on Saturday .
article_snippet: Another supporter holds up a hand-written sign with the message 'manager Gus Poyet out' - Another supporter wish was granted on Monday .
highlights_snippet: Sunderland sacked manager Gus Poyet while one point above relegation .
  