Gus Poyet has been axed as manager of Sunderland after Saturday's humiliating defeat to Aston Villa.
The Uruguayan has been under intense pressure in recent months having seen his side dragged into relegation danger.
And the club's owner Ellis Short has now lost patience after the Black Cats crashed to a 4-0 loss to fellow strugglers Villa at the Stadium of Light.
The disastrous defeat has left Sunderland, with just one win in their last 12 matches, sitting a point above the drop zone with just nine games of the season remaining.
"Sunderland AFC have parted company with head coach Gus Poyet this afternoon," read a club statement.
"The club would like to place on record its’ thanks to Gus and wishes him well for the future."
Poyet had been approaching 18 months in charge of the club having taken over from Paolo di Canio in October 2013.
He took charge when Sunderland were bottom of the Premier League and led them to safety with a remarkable late run of form.
This term, however, has been a big struggle, and four wins in 29 games has left the Wearside outfit deep in relegation trouble.
Chairman Short said of Poyet's departure: “I would like to thank Gus for his endeavours during his time at the club, in particular last season’s ‘great escape’ and cup final appearance, which will live long in the memory of every Sunderland fan.
“Sadly, we have not made the progress that any of us had hoped for this season and we find ourselves battling, once again, at the wrong end of the table. We have therefore made the difficult decision that a change is needed.”
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