The duo both left the Stadium of Light on Friday evening having held the roles of Head of Football Operations and Head of Recruitment respectively since 2018.
Here, we take a look back at the signings made under their watch and evaluate whether their forays into the market were a success or not:
5. Reece James
In and out the team during his one season on Wearside, James was allowed to join Doncaster Rovers last summer. VERDICT: MISS Photo: BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON
6. Dylan McGeouch
Much was expected of McGeouch when he moved to the North East, but he couldn't make a regular impact on the squad. VERDICT: MISS Photo: Frank Reid
7. Glenn Loovens
Was restricted to a limited number of appearances in the 2018/19 season and departed the club last summer. VERDICT: MISS Photo: FRANK REID
8. Jack Baldwin
Released earlier this summer after falling out of favour at the Academy of Light, Baldwin didn't deliver as many had hoped. VERDICT: MISS Photo: Frank Reid