How does Regis Le Bris' record compare to the former Sunderland managers over the last 20 years?
Regis Le Bris has firmly established himself as one of the most successful managers of Sunderland’s modern era after overseeing a remarkable upturn in fortunes during his first two seasons in charge at the Stadium of Light.
The former Lorient boss was a surprise choice to become permanent successor to Michael Beale when his appointment was confirmed during the summer of 2024 - but that appointment has proven to be a shrewd move by the Black Cats hierarchy.
His first year in charge ended with a long-awaited return to the Premier League as goals from Eliezer Mayenda and Tommy Watson helped Sunderland to a 2-1 win against Sheffield United in last season’s Championship play-off final. The return to the top flight has exceeded all expectations after the Black Cats claimed notable wins against the likes of Chelsea and Nottingham Forest and earned a historic double over local rivals Newcastle United to land a seventh placed finish and qualify for next season’s Europa League.
The scenes that followed last Sunday’s win against Chelsea that officially cemented Sunderland’s place in Europe will live long in the memory and have further enhanced Le Bris’ already glowing reputation with the Wearside faithful. But how does the Frenchman’s win percentage compare with other Sunderland managers from the last two decades?
Sunderland manager win percentages (2006-2026)
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Former Sunderland manager Lee Johnson | Getty Images
Lee Johnson (2020-2022) - 51.3% Jack Ross (2018-2019) - 50.7% Alex Neil (2022) - 50.0% Regis Le Bris (2024-present) - 45.5% Roy Keane (2006-2008) - 42.0% Tony Mowbray (2022-2023) - 40.0% Phil Parkinson (2019-2020) - 35.5% Martin O’Neill (2011-2013) - 35.2% Michael Beale (2023-2024) - 33.3% Gus Poyet (2013-2015) - 30.7% Steve Bruce (2009-2011) - 29.6% Sam Allardyce (2015-2016) - 29.6% Ricky Sbragia (2008-2009) - 23.1% Paolo Di Canio (2013) - 23.1% Dick Advocaat (2015) - 21.1% David Moyes (2016-2017) - 18.6% Chris Coleman (2017-2018) - 17.2% Niall Quinn (2006) - 16.7% Simon Grayson (2017) - 16.7%
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