Many observers might have thought that Sunderland's relegation to the Premier League at the end of last season represented rock bottom but this campaign has shown that there were many more depths left to plumb.

Relegated as bottom of the second tier, not many Black Cats fans could have seen a light at the tunnel going into League One with the highest wage bill in the division's history.

In an unexpected turn of events, manager Chris Coleman has been relieved of his duties but under-fire owner Ellis Short has sold the club, leaving the Stadium of Light with the North East club debt-free.

Sunderland fans have become used to being surprised by just how bad things can get, so this was a rare pleasant surprise for their fans.

After one hell of a day, we've taken a closer look at the best of the reaction from some of the long-suffering fans as the prospect of a brighter future begins to emerge...

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