Sunderland were relegated to League One at the end of the 2017 -- 18 season , and Coleman was sacked a week before the last game of the season .
Chris Coleman was then appointed manager and Stockdale remained as first team coach .
Sunderland were relegated to League One at the end of the 2017 -- 18 season , and Chris Coleman was sacked a week before the last game of the season .
Chris Coleman was then appointed manager and Stockdale remained as first team coach .