Sunderland boss explains why Anthony Patterson was dropped for final game of season
Nathan Bishop's first league start of season was reward for being a “model professional”, according to Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.
Chief Sports Writer
Born in Bishop Auckland and raised in Wolsingham, Scott Wilson has been The Northern Echo’s Chief Sports Writer since 2004, covering all aspects of North East sport, but focusing mainly on the fortunes of Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Sunderland. He’s seen plenty of highs, and even more lows, but remains convinced that better times lie just around the corner…
Born in Bishop Auckland and raised in Wolsingham, Scott Wilson has been The Northern Echo’s Chief Sports Writer since 2004, covering all aspects of North East sport, but focusing mainly on the fortunes of Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Sunderland. He’s seen plenty of highs, and even more lows, but remains convinced that better times lie just around the corner…
Nathan Bishop's first league start of season was reward for being a “model professional”, according to Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.
Mike Dodds admits the Sunderland hierarchy, coaching staff and players all have to take responsibility for a season that has “not been good enough”.
Barry Bannan was the Man of the Match as Sunderland lost 2-0 to Sheffield Wednesday on the final day of the season.
Sunderland's miserable season finished in fittingly depressing fashion as they lost 2-0 at home to Sheffield Wednesday on the final day of the campaign.
Anthony Patterson has been dropped to the bench for Sunderland's final game of the Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday.
Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson provides live updates from Sunderland's final game of the Championship season at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
Eddie Howe has told his Newcastle United players they will have to match Burnley’s commitment and energy levels at Turf Moor.
Eddie Howe has confirmed Newcastle United are closely monitoring the free-transfer market ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.
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