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In almost any other season, Sunderland would have already crossed the line. Their emphatic 5-1 victory against Cambridge United saw the Black Cats reach the 80 point mark, which would have been sufficient to secure a third-tier play-off place in 33 of the previous 35 seasons since the play-offs were introduced.
The 50-year-old is better known for his television punditry these days after spells in charge of Sunderland and Ipswich Town and stints as assistant manager with Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Sunderland may have a fight on their hands to keep hold of Alex Neil if Burnley are relegated this season with the Scottish coach reportedly on their radar as an option if they’re playing Championship football next term.
Lynden Gooch produced arguably his best performance in a Sunderland shirt with boss Alex Neil praising his crossing as 'top notch' in the Black Cats' emphatic win against Cambridge United. Gooch provided two assists in the 5-1 victory - one for Ross Stewart and the other for Nathan Broadhead - and could have ended up with four or five had Sunderland been able to find finishes that matched the quality of his deliveries into the box.
Alex Neil says Sunderland could have hit double figures against Cambridge United in what he feels was the best performance since he took over on Wearside - no matter that it was against ten men. The Black Cats ended up winning 5-1, but were assisted by playing for more than 75 minutes with a man advantage after U's defender Lloyd Jones was sent off for denial of a goalscoring opportunity when he fouled Ross Stewart inside the penalty area.
Sunderland climbed back into the play-off spots and up to fourth place as they ran riot against ten-man Cambridge United at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats played for more than 75 minutes with an extra man after U's defender Lloyd Jones was shown a straight red card for denying Ross Stewart a clear goalscoring opportunity, and it was a decisive moment as Stewart also tucked away the resulting penalty.
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that started Sunderland's Easter Monday goalless draw at Plymouth Argyle. The Black Cats boss brought in Danny Batth in place of Dennis Cirkin, with Cirkin missing out entirely - presumably due to injury.
James Hunter has now shared some early Sunderland team news before the play Cambridge United at home in League One this afternoon.