Expert: Sunderland could make 'crazy' Regis Le Bris sack decision

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(Credit: Imago, Getty Images) Regis Le Bris: Sunderland sack ‘can’t be ruled out’ as ‘crazy’ decision on the cards Mon 27 April 2026 20:00, UK Regis Le Bris could surprisingly be sacked by Sunderland at the end of the season amid suggestions he is expected to qualify for European football.The 50-year-old has done an outstanding job since leading the Black Cats into the Premier League, where they currently sit 12th in their first season back in the top flight.After a 5-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, however, reports have claimed his role could be under threat, despite being just three points away from European qualification.Former Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that owners make “crazy” decisions, something he experienced during his time at the Stadium of Light.Brown explained that, after spending years in the game, it’s impossible to predict what owners will do and insisted Sunderland sacking Le Bris cannot be ruled out. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Sunderland really sack Regis Le Bris?Football Insider reported earlier this year that Sunderland fans were concerned about Le Bris’ future after a difficult run of form after the turn of the year.There had been suggestions that director of football Florent Ghisolfi could pull the trigger despite the good work the boss has done at the Stadium of Light.Regis Le BrisSunderland Record 2025-26Games38Wins14Draws10Losses14Goals For47Goals Against54Regis Le Bris’ record as Sunderland manager in 2025-26.It is considered highly unlikely that Le Bris will leave this summer given the remarkable job he has done, but it cannot be ruled out in what would be a “crazy” turn of events.“If you or me said Le Bris could be sacked, it would be crazy,” Brown told Football Insider.“But the thing is, and this is something I learned being at different clubs, you can never guess what owners are going to do, so you can’t rule it out.“They make crazy decisions sometimes that don’t make sense to anybody on the outside, but they get something in their heads and they go with it.“I was at Sunderland when Ricky Sbragia was there, and the owner at the time came out and said: ‘He’s got a job for life’.

After the final game of the season, we had stayed up, so I went to see Ricky to congratulate him, but I couldn’t find him.“Eventually, I found out he had been let go, and when I spoke to him he told me he was going to step down anyway, and that’s how it was presented, but I don’t think that was the case.“Either way, that showed me again that you can never be certain of anything in football, and now at Sunderland again there’s talk that Le Bris could be let go.“On one hand, I would be very surprised if that happened because of the job he’s done, but on the other I wouldn’t be because I know how owners can be.“It just can’t be ruled out, even if it seems unlikely.”Where could Le Bris go after Sunderland?While it is unlikely that Le Bris will be dismissed from his position, he will have no shortage of suitors if he does become available this summer.A number of clubs are already searching for new managers, with other positions to become available at the end of the season, and Le Bris is very highly thought of.Credit: ImagoFormer Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Crystal Palace and Fulham could target Le Bris, with both clubs set to be without managers.Oliver Glasner has already confirmed he will leave Selhurst Park this summer, while Marco Silva has yet to put pen to paper on a new contract, leading to uncertainty.The likes of Man United and Chelsea are among the bigger clubs planning to appoint new bosses this summer, while European clubs are also set to be in the mix. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Sunderland Insider Access Get the full story from the Stadium of Light with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Wearside.