Following promotion back to the Championship this season, current Sunderland boss Alex Neil became the first manager to lead the side to promotion since Roy Keane did back in the 2006/07 campaign.
Many managers have since passed through the Stadium of Light, with Neil still not tied down, although talks are said to be ongoing regarding extending his stay with the Black Cats off the back of last season's success.
But just where are some of the others who have enjoyed less than fruitful spells in the north east you may ask? As we here at ChronicleLive have cast our eye over the last 10 who have taken the hot seat with the club.
