CATS BID TO COPY CUNNING CANARIES

By Chris Dunlavy

WEARSIDE may scarcely resemble the Wash, but Lee Johnson says Sunderland can become the Norwich City of the north.When Johnson was sacked by Bristol City last July, after a run of four defeats had crushed the Robins’ play-off hopes, the 39-year-old made a beeline for Carrow Road.“Norwich were one of a few clubs who were very kind while I was out of work,” explains the former Oldham and Barnsley manager.“They called me up and invited me in, even though I didn’t know any of the guys there. It was very thoughtful of them to reach out and...

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