'Shambles' 'Embarrassing' and '#DonaldOut' - How fuming Sunderland fans reacted after League One fate was sealed

The remaining fixtures have been decided on an unweighted points per game system, meaning the Black Cats will finish eighth in the table and miss out on the play-offs – which are set to go ahead.

While most fans felt the decision was unfair, considering the Black Cats still had eight fixtures left to play, many accepted the team hadn't performed well enough over 36 league games.

Many supporters also vented their frustration at owner Stewart Donald, reusing the hashtag #DonaldOut.

Here’s how some fans reacted to the news on social media:

@Fieldo100: Shambles of a season, if we’re being perfectly honest. #donaldout

@WillM1784: Just my opinion but with 8 games left of the season I think it’s shocking that the end of this season couldn’t be prioritised before the start of next season

@MJacko1989: Another season in League One to look forward to. An absolute disgrace. The owners and players should be embarrassed. With our budget and playing squad there’s no way we should be down here 3 years. Mismanagement all over the place #SAFC #donaldout

@michaelearles1: Season ticket already cancelled

@dankremerr: Didn’t deserve it, bottled too many games

@davidallison88: Can argue that the EFL haven’t handled this very well but ultimately Stewart Donald has owned #safc for two years and I doubt anyone can think of any improvements at the club. Sell up and go #DonaldOut

@neilmcmanus81: Should never have been in this position - it’s a continued failure on the pitch to blame for another season in the third tier.

@MattyCrichton: Ending the season is not fair and is massively frustrating, but don’t allow the club to use it as an excuse to glaze over their failure! We were told the aim was 100 points. Parky was employed to achieve promotion. The fact is neither happened - the club failed.

@Liam9517: I’m sorry but to finish eighth in League One and have the likes of Wycombe etc above you is embarrassing, the future's looking bleak for Sunderland #safc #donaldout

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