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“It was a tough time” – Trai Hume issues honest Sunderland message after key change last season
Sunderland had a largely successful season last year as they achieved promotion back to the Championship under the management of Alex Neil after four seasons away from the second tier.
Kevin Phillips makes claim about Sunderland’s ambitions for the upcoming campaign
Kevin Phillips has admitted that he believes that Sunderland should be aiming to consolidate their place in the Championship during the 2022/23 campaign.
Sunderland boss Alex Neil admits transfer frustrations
Alex Neil has admitted he wants to bring in ‘one or two’ players to add depth to his squad and provide competition for Ross Stewart ahead of the Championship season.
Alex Neil on Sunderland's search for signings as cover and competition for Ross Stewart
Alex Neil wants to bring in 'one or two' players to provide cover and competition for Ross Stewart before the season kicks-off - but admits the timing of some deals may not be within Sunderland's control. Stewart remains the Black Cats' only senior specialist number nine, although Neil does have other options up front such as pressing players such as Jack Clarke or Leon Dajaku into advanced positions.
Alex Neil gives his verdict on new signing Aji Alese's debut against Dundee United
Alex Neil praised new signing Aji Alese after the young defender made his Sunderland debut in today's 2-0 pre-season win at Dundee United. Alese joined the Black Cats from West Ham yesterday, and was included on the bench for the trip to Tannadice.
Dundee United 0-2 Sunderland match report as Black Cats earn their first pre-season win
Trai Hume's header and a comedy own-goal saw Sunderland see off their former manager Jack Ross' Dundee United side to clock up their first win of pre-season. The Black Cats, who saw their game against Rangers in Portugal abandoned at half-time due to a powercut when they were leading 1-0, and then lost against Roma in midweek, returned to the UK and earned a convincing victory at Tannadice Park.
Watch Charlie Mulgrew score extraordinary own goal in Dundee United v Sunderland friendly as ex-Celtic defender left with egg on face
Pre-season friendlies carry an often unwarranted tag of being meaningless and boring. This match between Dundee United and Sunderland at Tannadice certainly gave those in attendance a moment of sheer comedy.