Championship

Eliezer Mayenda gamble pays off for Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris

Regis Le Bris hailed a valuable 2-1 triumph for Sunderland against Sheffield Wednesday, as Eliezer Mayenda helped the Black Cats return to winning ways after a couple of setbacks.

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The LeaguePaper Team
2 March 2025

DECISION: Le Bris

Regis Le Bris hailed a valuable 2-1 triumph for Sunderland against Sheffield Wednesday, as Eliezer Mayenda helped the Black Cats return to winning ways after a couple of setbacks.
Sunderland remains in fourth place in the Championship after victory at Hillsborough.
Le Bris hailed the reaction of his side and urged them to continue to apply the pressure on the top three.
“It was a really important win this evening because after two defeats, we had to react, and I think we showed character,” said the Frenchman.
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“Our only goal is to win games, and after that, we will ...

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