SunderlandÂ haveÂ sacked manager SimonÂ Grayson following the side’s 3-3 drawÂ withÂ fellow relegation favourites Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night.

The 47-year-old had only taken charge of the club in June after arriving from Preston North End following David Moyes’ resignation. Grayson’s departure from the club cameÂ just minutes after the final whistle at the Stadium of Light.

UnderÂ the former Preston boss, Sunderland have managed only one win in 15 games â€“ and that was back inÂ August -Â sinceÂ their relegationÂ from the Premier League last season.

As a result, theÂ WearsidersÂ have found themselves in the bottom three and without a win at home sinceÂ December 2016.

TheÂ Mackems sit two points adrift in the relegation zone despite having played a game more than Birmingham City and Reading, the sides above them.

“Simon (Grayson) and his team have worked tirelessly to achieve the best for the football club during their time here,”Â chief executive Martin Bain announced via a written statement on Sunderland’s officialÂ website.Â

“While we hoped that Simonâ€™s experience in the Football League would help us to a successful season, results have not been good enough for a club of this stature.

“In order for us to improve upon our current position we believe a fundamental change is necessary.â€

With fears growing that Sunderland could be heading for League One, the newsÂ of Grayson’s sacking has led many to question where they are heading and believe their club is in a ‘mess.’

The board will now turn their attentions to appointing the next manager, in the hope that they can steer the club away from danger â€“ Alan Pardew is rumoured to be an early favourite.

Sunderland fans took to Twitter to express their sentiments on Grayson’s departure and Sam Allardyce has been mentioned as a candidate:

This club is a mess from top to bottom. I doubt changing manager will suddenly change everything — Jimi Dyer (@Jimi_Dyer) October 31, 2017

Sunderland reminds me of Villa but without a new Owner.Only Defoe stopped SAFC being as bad as when Villa were relegated. — Richard @rijowhi (@rijowhi) October 31, 2017

Seems a nice bloke yeah, need to be a certain type of person to manage Sunderland though and Iâ€™m not sure â€˜nice blokeâ€™ fits. — Jamie (@Mis3ile) October 31, 2017

Bring in Kevin Phillips — Ryan McCarthy (@IamSuckFake) October 31, 2017

I agree Grayson isnâ€™t solely to blame but some of his tactical decisions has left many speechless. He has to take part of the blame ! #safc — Ben Dawson (@BenDawson7) October 31, 2017

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Big SamðŸ‘ — Baz (@Barry1878) October 31, 2017

Haha feel sorry for the fella but that job is not a good one to take at this moment in time! Sinking ship. — Andrew Paul (@pitty123) October 31, 2017