Trai Hume header gives Sunderland upper hand in playoff tie
Trai Hume headed Sunderland to a comeback victory over Luton to ensure they have a priceless lead to defend in the second leg of their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.
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Sheffield United vs Sunderland team news as Alex Neil makes two changes from the weekend
Alex Neil made two changes to the side that started the weekend draw against QPR. Luke O'Nien came into the side in place of centre-back Daniel Ballard, who limped off inside the opening ten minutes at the Stadium of Light with what was later revealed to be a fractured foot.
“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.
NI midfielder Charlie McCann makes fist pump admission after scoring for Rangers at Blackpool
Northern Ireland midfielder Charlie McCann admits he had a celebration blank after scoring his first senior goal for Rangers in Saturday’s 2-1 friendly win at Blackpool.
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.
New boy Alese impresses and Neil shines: Dundee United 0-2 Sunderland player ratings as
Trai Hume's header set Sunderland on their way to a deserved pre-season victory against Dundee United at Tannadice. Northern Ireland defender Hume broke the deadlock early in the second half, before an own-goal from Charlie Mulgrew doubled the Black Cats' lead.
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.