Alex Neil reveals reasons behind Sunderland’s tactical set-up yesterday
Sunderland continued their hunt for a play-off place as they beat Gillingham 1-0 yesterday to rise to sixth in the league.
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Nathan Broadhead strikes late to sink Gillingham and send Sunderland back into play-off places
Substitute Nathan Broadhead scored in added time on his comeback from injury to rescue Sunderland and fire the Black Cats back into the play-off places. The Wearsiders looked destined for a second successive goalless draw as they toiled in vain against struggling Gillingham at the Stadium of Light, and more dropped points would have put their chances of a place in the play-offs in real jeopardy.
Sunderland vs Gillingham team news as Alex Pritchard returns as one of two changes
Alex Pritchard returned from injury as Alex Neil made two changes to the Sunderland side that drew at Lincoln City a fortnight ago. Pritchard was making his comeback from the ankle injury he suffered at Charlton at the beginning of March, and he replaced Dan Neil in the Black Cats' starting XI.
'Not sounding especially positive' - Sunderland journalist reacts as early team news now emerges
Sunderland journalist Scott Wilson has given his reaction to some early team news that has now emerged involving Aiden McGeady.
"Quality" 28 y/o returns, "massive" £5k-p/w gem axed in 5 changes to SAFC predicted XI - opinion
Sunderland will host Gillingham at the Stadium of Light this afternoon in an important clash for the Black Cats as they battle for a play-off position.
Massive boost: Neil handed triple Sunderland injury lift that'll delight SOL faithful - opinion
Sunderland have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of their League One clash with Gillingham today…
'Wrap him up in cotton wool' - Kevin Phillips shares 'major' Sunderland 'concern' pre-Gillingham
Kevin Phillips has shared a ‘concern’ that he now has for Sunderland involving Ross Stewart.
Alex Neil rejects 'seven cup finals' analogy but insists Sunderland understand what is at stake
Alex Neil is not keen on the 'seven cup finals' analogy to describe Sunderland's run-in - but insists he and his players fully understand the importance of each game between now and the end of the season. The Black Cats take on Gillingham at the Stadium of Light tomorrow in the first of seven games which will determine whether the Wearsiders secure a top six finish and a place in the play-offs.