Gus Poyet is sorry over his time at Sunderland.

Poyet was axed as Black Cats boss last season with nine games remaining and replaced by Dick Advocaat.

Writing for Yahoo Sport, Poyet said: “I wish things had worked out differently and I could have given those fans the success they deserve. And Newcastle fans deserve success too. Look at the support both clubs get. Around 90,000 people watch their home games. They don't talk about being fans or sit in armchairs, they actually go to games.

“Those two north-east giants haven't won a game between them so far this season and are bottom of the Premier League. It would be terrible if they both went down - though both sets of fans would have no problem with the other being relegated. I hope they both stay up – for the sake of their tremendous supporters."