But which former Sunderland players, managers, coaches and staff members are still working in football having departed Wearside? Here, we take a look at 40 ex-Sunderland figures still working in football and the media - and their (in some cases) surprising job titles! Take a look below:
21. Keira Ramshaw
After retiring early this season due to injury, Sunderland legend Kiera Ramshaw is now working at the club as part of Mel Reay's backroom staff. Photo: Naomi Baker
22. Patrice Carteron
Ex-Sunderland player Patrice Carteron is currently the head coach of Qatar Stars League club Umm Salal. Photo: MUSTAFA ABUMUNES
23. Bernt Haas
Bernt Haas is now Sporting Director of Grasshopper Club Zürich. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
24. Teemu Tainio
The former Sunderland and Tottenham was the current head coach of FC Haka in Finland but left the club in 2023. He most recently worked as an assistant head coach of AEL Limassol. Photo: Charles McQuillan