David Moyes is reportedly on the brink of losing his job as Sunderland manager.
But he has endured a miserable opening three months in the role.
The Black Cats have failed to win any of their ten games in the Premier League so far and are already eight points adrift of safety.
Moyes' woes increased on Tuesday when he was handed a touchline ban for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth for swearing at an official.