article_snippet: Sunderland was the manager who wanted to be sacked.
article_snippet: For while Gus Poyet may have vowed to fight on in the wake of Saturday’s 4-0 humiliation at home to Aston Villa, Monday’s dismissal as head coach of Sunderland would have come as a mighty relief.
article_snippet: Gus Poyet was sacked as Sunderland manager on Monday with the club one point above the relegation zone .
article_snippet: Gus Poyet was dismissed following the Black Cats' 4-0 Premier League defeat at home to Aston Villa on Saturday’s .
article_snippet: Sunderland fans turned on manager Poyet (bottom left) during the defeat by  
article_snippet: VIDEO Gus Poyet sacked as Sunderland manager .
article_snippet: Gus Poyet was the 35th man to manage Sunderland either permanently or as a caretaker.
article_snippet: Poyet’s was appointed by Sunderland in October 2013 following the sacking of Paolo Di Canio .
highlights_snippet: Gus Poyet was sacked as Sunderland manager on Monday .
  
highlights_snippet: Advocaat appointed Sunderland manager until end of season .
  