Sunderland boss delivers interesting verdict on opposition claim his side can be ‘bullied’ after defeat
Michael Beale admits Sunderland were stung by Sorba Thomas’ claim that Huddersfield knew they could ‘bully’ the Black Cats in midweek, but insists that it is also a mark of their progress since returning to the Championship.
Michael Beale must now unleash 20-year-old Sunderland gem vs Birmingham City
Sunderland head to Birmingham City in the Championship this weekend, to face former boss Tony Mowbray.
Little over two months since Sunderland sacked Mowbray, the pair are reuniting; but at St Andrew’s where Mowbray is now the manager.
He replaced Wayne Rooney last month and has since steered Blues to six points above the drop zone, picking up an important 1-0 win against Blackburn Rovers last time out.
Michael Beale meanwhile saw his side lose 1-0 at relegation-threatened Huddersfield Town in midweek.
The Black Cats now sit in 10th place of the table but still just one point outside the top six; though another defeat here could really pile that early pressure onto Beale after a poor performance in midweek.
Patrick Roberts blow is perfect time for Romaine Mundle to start
Beale has revealed ahead of tomorrow’s game that Patrick Roberts has suffered yet another hamstring injury and faces a month on the sidelines.
He’s only just returned to the side after a spell on the sidelines, but as one door closes, another opens for January signing Romaine Mundle who’s made substitute appearances in the last two games.
The January signing from Standard Liege has shown a few glimpses in his early Sunderland outings; he’s obviously a player with great feet and technical skills, which could make him the ideal replacement for Roberts over the next month.
