LONDON: Premier League side Sunderland sacked manager Paolo Di Canio on Sunday evening after a string of poor results culminating in a 3-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion that left them with just one point from their first five matches.
Di Canio made sweeping changes in his short time at the club, bringing in 14 new players and introducing a tough new fitness regime.
Those who did not agree with his methods were swiftly shown the door. (Reuters)