Sunderland were linked with a horde of managers this summer, and one they almost paid out for is now in turmoil. Sunderland appointed Regis Le Bris during the summer, ending a four-month wait for a permanent manager after Michael Beale’s sacking in February. Since, the club’s decision to hire the unproven and unknown Le Bris has paid dividends, with the Black Cats flying high in the Championship. Sunderland sit in 1st place of the Championship table and have a game in hand after 2nd place Leeds United, now level on points on 22, beat Watford 2-1 on Tuesday. On Wednesday night, Sunderland trave…
