The club confirmed the news in a statement on their website, meaning O'Neill's tenure ends after just 15
months in charge.The Black Cats lie in 16th place in the Premier League following the latest loss, with 31 points from as many games. Wigan and Aston Villa lie a point behind with a game in hand.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Martin and wishes him well for the future," Sunderland said.
"An announcement will be made in the coming days regarding a successor."
O'Neill took charge of Sunderland, the club he supported as a boy, in December 2011. The club enjoyed a bright start under his tenure, but a poor run of form towards the end of the season saw the team finish down in 13th.
The Northern Irishman was backed with money in the summer, signing Adam Johnson (£12 million) and Steven Fletcher (£12m rising to a potential £14m) amongst others. But after a season of underachievement and seven matches of a disappointing campaign remaining, the club has continue reading
SOURCE:http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-sunderland-sack-martin-oneill-213201440.html
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