Alex Neil happy with Sunderland showing in Championship draw with Coventry
Alex Neil admitted Viktor Gyokeres’ equaliser in Sunderland’s 1-1 draw with Coventry proved the difference between playing in the Championship and life in League One.
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Viktor Gyokeres grabs late Coventry equaliser to share points with Sunderland
Viktor Gyokeres grabbed a Coventry equaliser six mintues from time as Sunderland were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw on their return to the Championship after a four-year absence.
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.
Dundee United vs Sunderland team news as Ross Stewart returns to the starting XI
Ross Stewart returned to Sunderland's starting XI as the Black Cats resumed their pre-season preparations at Dundee United. Stewart missed Wednesday's friendly against Roma out in Portugal with a minor knock, but the Scotland international striker was back in the side at Tannadice Park.
‘No doubt from me’ - Sunderland youngster Adam Richardson’s first-team confidence
Sunderland youngster Adam Richardson has insisted there was “no doubt” he would sign professional terms on Wearside. Two years ago, the Black Cats staved off interest from Premier League clubs to retain the then 16-year-old goalkeeper.
Gus Poyet makes claim about Sunderland’s ambitions for the 2022/23 campaign
Former Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has admitted that he believes that the club should be focusing on staying up next season in the Championship rather than immediately targeting promotion to the Premier League.
Sunderland set to promote academy coaching duo following backroom staff shake-up
Academy coaches Mark Prudhoe and Michael Proctor are set to step up to first-team duties as Alex Neil shakes up his backroom staff ahead of his first full season in charge of Sunderland. ChronicleLive revealed last week that goalkeeping coach Preece was leaving Wearside along with first-team coach Phil Jevons - although there has been no formal announcement by the club.
Ellis Taylor faces important pre-season as Alex Neil prepares Sunderland for Championship
Ellis Taylor will be one of the Sunderland players vying to make a good impression on Alex Neil in pre-season as the Black Cats gear up for life back in the Championship. The 19-year-old burst onto the scene last summer with a number of impressive performances in pre-season, grabbing a number of goals to boot.