Sunderland are a point above the relegation zone . They have won just once in their last 12 league games under Gus Poyet . Ex-players Kevin Ball and Paul Bracewell lined up to take temporary charge . Dutchman Dick Advocaat is favourite for the job long-term . READ : Sunderland eye West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce . Poyet 's Stadium of Darkness : Fans and senior club figures lose patience . The FA Cup final will be played at Wembley on Saturday, with Manchester City facing Arsenal in the other semi-final.
Sunderland are a point above the relegation zone . They have won just once in their last 12 league games under Gus Poyet . Ex-players Kevin Ball and Paul Bracewell lined up to take temporary charge . Dutchman Dick Advocaat is favourite for the job long-term . READ : Sunderland eye West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce . Poyet 's Stadium of Darkness : Fans and senior club figures lose patience . CLICK HERE for all the latest Sunderland news .