Mike Dodds has challenged Sunderland’s players to replicate their performance against Cardiff City when they face Blackburn Rovers after ending a poor run of form.
The Black Cats had lost six of their last seven matches, drawing the other, before the international break. After their season had ebbed into mid-table obscurity, there was anger and apathy within the fan base.
But a 2-0 win at Cardiff on Good Friday has renewed spirits around the North East ahead of Rovers’ visit to the Stadium of Light. Interim boss Dodds has challenged the group to ensure that ‘lighter feeling’ continues.