David Moyes has predicted a major summer upheaval at Sunderland as the Wearside club prepare for life in the Championship, and admits the club are 'close to desperation'.
The Scot insists the fight to remain in the Premier League will go on until survival is mathematically impossible, but concedes his rock bottom side require a miracle in order to bridge the 10-point gap to safety with eight games remaining.
Despite imminent relegation, Moyes has been backed to remain at the helm in the hope the former Manchester United manager can lead a successful promotion campaign next season.