Alex Neil has been sacked by Stoke City - and it didn't go unnoticed by Sunderland fans.

Sunderland fans have been quick to react to the news of Alex Neil's sacking at Stoke City.

The former Norwich City, Preston North End and Sunderland boss was relieved of his duties on Sunday evening having lost his last four Championship games.

Neil leaves Stoke City in 20th place following a loss to relegation candidates Sheffield Wednesday 16 months after quitting Sunderland to make the switch to the Bet365 Stadium in controversial circumstances.

But how did Sunderland fans react to their former head coach's misfortune? Here, we take a look at comments from The Echo's Facebook page:

On Facebook, Darren Dobson said: "Grass is not always greener," while Jax Armes added: "We don’t want him back before anyone suggests it!"

Tony Schofield, though, commented: "I’d have him back but he won’t be considered. Stoke are really well-resourced. You would have expected him to do much much better."

Neil Thompson said: "Grass and greener come to mind," and Andy Norman added: "Grass ain't always greener lol."

Jason Black said: "Got us into the Championship so I’ll remember that not what followed."

Alan King added: "Regardless of what good he did for Sunderland, the way he deserted us was utterly wrong in every sense of the word. He got what he deserved."

Bryn Williamson said: Got us out from League One via the play-offs but hasn’t shone in a higher division Maybe he should stick to League One clubs."

Joseph Billingsley added: "I would not take him back at Sunderland," and John Richmond added: "What goes around comes around."