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HONEYMAN’S SWEET FINISH STINGS DALE

Sunderland come from behind to win

By Peter Jefferson

CLOSE ENCOUNTER: Rochdale’s Ian Henderson and Sunderland’s Denver Hume

Star Game
SUNDERLAND manager Jack Ross said his side’s win at Rochdale was down to the players’ faith in what they do.
The Black Cats came from a goal down to score twice in the second half and complete a dramatic turnaround – boosting their hopes of automatic promotion.
Ian Henderson had fired Dale ahead against the run of play in the first half but goals from Charlie Wyke and George Honeyman secured the three points for the visito...

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