'Pain made way for pride' - National media react as Sunderland promoted following Wembley success
At a lucky fourth attempt, Wembley is no longer a place of fear and fright for Sunderland, as the Black Cats were promoted to the second tier.
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Rotherham boss Paul Warne highlights Alex Neil’s impact at Sunderland
Rotherham United boss Paul Warne has highlight the crucial impact Sunderland boss Alex Neil has aided with, as the Black Cats were promoted back to the Championship.
Jay Matete shares message as he reflects on Sunderland’s play-off triumph over Wycombe
Sunderland midfielder Jay Matete has taken to Instagram to reflect on his side’s play-off final victory over Wycombe Wanderers.
The dilemmas facing Alex Neil after Sunderland’s 2-0 win v Wycombe Wanderers
Sunderland fans and players alike are on cloud nine right now after securing promotion to the Championship on Saturday afternoon at Wembley.
Adebayo Akinfenwa admits best team won as Sunderland spoil his Wembley retirement party
Veteran striker Adebayo Akinfenwa admitted the best side won as Sunderland ruined his retirement party following their 2-0 League One play-off final triumph over Wycombe Wanderers.
Gareth Ainsworth praises the job Alex Neil has done and says Sunderland deserve promotion
Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth praised the 'fantastic job' Alex Neil has done at Sunderland - and says the Black Cats deserved their play-off final win and promotion to the Championship. Sunderland beat Wycombe 2-0 at Wembley thanks to goals from Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart to climb out of League One, and dash Ainsworth's hopes of an instant return to the second tier following their relegation 12 months ago.
The dilemmas facing Gareth Ainsworth after Wycombe’s play-off final defeat v Sunderland
It was heartbreak for Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.
4 key passes, 9/10 rating: Phil Smith swoons over one Sunderland dynamo in play-off final win
Journalist Phil Smith has sung the praises of Alex Pritchard after Sunderland were promoted to the Championship on Saturday afternoon.