'Best player in the division!': Sunderland fans hail star man after stunning Tranmere display

Sunderland returned to winning ways with a thumping triumph over Tranmere Rovers in Phil Parkinson’s first home game - and fans were quick to react.
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After back-to-back league defeats on the road, the Black Cats put in a much-improved performance on home soil.

And fans expressed their delight at the performance, and the impact of Duncan Watmore – who netted one while providing two assists - on social media. Here’s what they said:

@SAFCFAN2 said: “Much better tempo from #safc”

Sunderland fans have hailed Duncan Watmore after the win over TranmereSunderland fans have hailed Duncan Watmore after the win over Tranmere
Sunderland fans have hailed Duncan Watmore after the win over Tranmere
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@RoryFallow added: “Seriously though being direct and ruthless going forward has given us possibly our best half of football so far this season. Front four have been excellent. #SAFC”

@MichaelBowers15 commented: “Watmore has been my man of the match. Ran down the channels well, scored one, brilliantly set up the third & should’ve had another assist before then. Granted it’s only one game but keep him fit (long shot) & he could be crucial for #SAFC.”

@Philip_RJ89 tweeted: “Cracking first half. Intensity, aggression, and some lovely attacking play, completed with three superbly-worked goals. You can definitely see how Parkinson wants this team to play, and there’s some very encouraging signs.”

@Taity79 posted: “It's like watching a different team”

@safcftm2016 added: “Shows what happens when you press and play with but pace”

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@sunlunpete commented: “If Watmore stays fit this season he's the Ginger Gabbiadini we've been waiting for. Got everything to be the best player in this division.”

@harry_cook1 said: “Never really rated watmore but he’s had one of the best half’s I’ve seen anyone have in a sunderland shirt tonight”

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