Moyes resigns as Sunderland manager after 10 months

Sunderland announced Monday that David Moyes has resigned as manager after a dismal season that saw the Black Cats finish at the bottom of the Premier League table.

The former Manchester United and Everton manager revealed his decision during a meeting with Sunderland's chairman and chief executive in London.

Moyes was appointed manager last July after Sam Allardyce departed the club to take up an offer to become the manager of England, an appointment that lasted just 67 days before the Englishman was ousted following allegations of malpractice.

Chairman Ellis Short revealed his disappointment over Moyes' departure, as the team gets set to compete in the Championship next season, but praised the Scot's unselfish spirit.

"I pursued the services of David Moyes for a considerable period prior to his appointment last summer, which makes the announcement of his departure difficult for everyone concerned," Short said.

"Having worked tirelessly throughout the campaign to avoid relegation from the Premier League, David has chosen to leave the club without compensation, which is testament to his character.

"In the days ahead we will take some time for reflection, and then focus on recruitment and preseason as we prepare for our Championship campaign. We wish David well in the future.”

Moyes said he is grateful for the opportunity and wished the team well in its attempt to win promotion next season.

"I would like to thank Ellis Short and the Board for giving me the opportunity to manage Sunderland and the fans for always being so passionately supportive of their club," he said.

"I wish the players and my successor well in their efforts toward promotion back to the Premier League."

Under Moyes, Sunderland finished with one of its poorest seasons in the Premier League, accumulating just 24 points.