How does Regis Le Bris win percentage at Sunderland compare to former Black Cats managers?
Regis Le Bris surpassed a half century of games in charge of Sunderland last month - and it would be safe to say the Frenchman’s reign has been overwhelmingly positive.
There was an air of mystery about the former Lorient head coach when he was appointed as permanent successor to Michael Beale during the summer of 2024 - but he allayed any fears during a memorable first season in charge at the Stadium of Light. A vibrant, energetic and positive Black Cats side firmly placed themselves right at the heart of the battle for promotion into the Premier League and although Leeds United and Burnley eventually fought a two-horse race for the title, Le Bris’ side came through an epic play-off semi-final tie with Coventry City.
That set up a Wembley date with Sheffield United and despite falling behind, Sunderland ended their absence from the top flight of English football thanks to goals from Eliezer Mayenda and Tommy Watson. With excitement enveloping Wearside, the Stadium of Light hierarchy oversaw a highly ambitious summer transfer window as the likes of Robin Roefs, Omar Alderete, Granit Xhaka and Brian Brobbey were all added to Sunderland’s promotion winning squad.
Momentum was taken into the Premier Leagues season and Le Bris’ side kicked off their campaign with a home win against West Ham United before going on to rack his memorable victories against the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest saw the Black Cats labelled as one of the surprise packages in the division. A recent dip in form may have seen Sunderland slip into the bottom half - but there is no doubt Le Bris has enjoyed a successful managerial spell on Wearside.
But how does his win percentage compare to his predecessors at the Stadium of Light?
How does Regis Le Bris’ win percentage compare to other Sunderland managers?
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Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris | Chris Fryatt
Lee Johnson (51.3%, 40/78)
Jack Ross (50.7%, 38/75)
Alex Neil (50%, 12/24)
Regis Le Bris (45.5%, 25/55)
Tony Mowbray (40%, 26/65)
Phil Parkinson (35.5%, 11/31)
Michael Beale (33.3%, 4/12)
David Moyes (18.6%, 8/43)
Chris Coleman (17.2%, 5/29)
Simon Grayson (16.7%, 3/18)
What did Regis Le Bris say about Sunderland’s draw at Bournemouth?
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Eliezer Mayenda scores for Sunderland. | AFP via Getty Images
“It is a good point after a run of three defeats," Le Bris said after the draw at the Vitality Stadium. "We know this league is relentless and demanding. When you start to lose, it’s hard to break this dynamic. Bournemouth is a tough place to play because they are an intense, duel-driven, sprinting team. It was important to match this intensity. We showed that character and resilience, and good togetherness as well. After that, we had good periods with quality. Probably not enough to score another goal, but I am especially happy with the team spirit."
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