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Sunderland reflects on alternative timeline without Régis Le Bris

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Sunderland reflects on alternative timeline without Régis Le Bris
Summary

Sunderland fans ponder an alternative timeline after the appointment of Régis Le Bris as head coach two years ago was missed. In this scenario, Will Still becomes the club's 43rd permanent manager but struggles early in the season, leading the team to 18th position by October. Following a poor season, Sunderland changes management multiple times, including a brief tenure under an AI coach. Currently, Sunderland finds itself relegated back to League One, while Le Bris achieves success at PSG and with the French national team, highlighting a stark contrast in fortunes.

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By the Numbers
  • •Sunderland appoints Will Still after missing Le Bris in June 2024
  • •Team sits 18th after unconvincing early season performance
  • •Sunderland relegated to League One by June 2026
  • •Regis Le Bris achieves major successes with PSG and France
  • •Fans consider rumored successes under Le Bris as fantasy
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  • 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sliding Doors: Sunderland’s Alternative Timeline!
What they're saying
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As ‘Le Prof’ receives his flowers from Roker Report this week, we visit a timeline where Sunderland never appointed him!

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