Hope and optimism were spread amongst Sunderland fans before the start of the season, with the manager at the time, Dick Advocaat, promising several quality signings. Advocaat did spend roughly £23-million on just Lens and Borini, but the quality still eludes Sunderland.mo
While sitting bottom of the table, Allardyce walked stating that the Sunderland side was “not good enough”. This decision brought in former Sunderland player and coach Sam Allardyce. After just 1 win in his first 4 games, the international break has come at a good time for the Sunderland gaffer.
Here are a few things Big Sam has had to think about over the 2-week break ahead of next Monday’s trip to Crystal Palace.




