Sunderland sacked manager Gus Poyet while one point above relegation . Time was called on Poyet after embarrassing 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa . Dick Advocaat was brought in as manager for the rest of the season . Advocaat has vast experience and wants to prove himself in England . Fans should now be confident that their club can stay up . Things are looking up with Sam Allardyce linked as May 24 boss .
Sunderland sacked manager Gus Poyet while one point above relegation . Time was called on Poyet after embarrassing 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa . Dick Advocaat was brought in as manager for the rest of the season . Advocaat has vast experience and wants to prove himself in England . Fans should now be confident that their club can stay up . Things are looking up with Sam Allardyce linked as next season 's boss .