Sunderland have sacked manager Paolo Di Canio after less than six months following a miserable start to the season. Defeat to West Brom on Saturday left the Wearsiders bottom of the Premier League with just one point from the opening five games.
The club confirmed on Sunday evening that they had "parted company"with Di Canio but it is understood that Saturday's 3-0 loss, which saw the Italian address angry fans at the whistle, forced Stadium of Light chiefs to act.
A club statement read: "Sunderland AFC confirms that it has parted company with head coach Paolo Di Canio this evening.
"Kevin Ball will take charge of the squad ahead of Tuesday night's Capital One Cup game against Peterborough United and an announcement will be made in due course regarding a permanent successor.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Paolo and his staff and wishes them well for the future."
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