As well all know, Sunderland know all about Premiership relegation battles. And I don't think the've WON one yet. Mackems Skipper Predicts Toon To Drop Like A Stone!
As well all know, Sunderland know all about Premiership relegation battles. And I don't think the've WON one yet. Whitehead: "The relegation battle could go all the way to the final game of the season because it's so tight, there's really no telling.
"Usually, at this stage of the season, there's a team that suddenly gets its act together, strings some good results and shoots clear of trouble. Hopefully, we will be that side.
"That's often balanced out by having a side who haven't looked in much trouble all season suddenly going on a dreadful run and dropping right into it.
"As for the team that drops like a stone, I really don't care who that is. Maybe it will be Newcastle!'
"We saw the other week, when we beat Birmingham and shot above them in the table, just how quickly things can change. It was the same when we beat Wigan here on Saturday.
"It's so fluid at the moment that just one win can make a real difference and that's why games against other teams in the same situation - where teams not only get three points but take three points off a rival - are so important.
"A couple of wins and you can be almost out of it. A couple of defeats and you're right back in it.''