Moyes resigns from post

SUNDERLAND will begin life in the Championship with yet another manager after their relegation was followed by the resignation of David Moyes.

Former Everton and Manchester United boss Moyes resigned yesterday, around 24 hours after the Black Cats’ dismal Premier League campaign came to a conclusion.

He i s t he sixth f ull-time manager to leave the Stadium of Light in just over four years.

Moyes (pictured) made the decision to leave following a meeting with chairman Ellis Shor t and chief executive Martin Bain and opted to do so without a pay-off.

A statement from Short read: “I pursued the services of David Moyes for a considerable period prior to his appointment last summer, which makes t he announcement of his departure difficult for everyone concerned.

“We wish David well in the future.”