Fans that travelled to Portugal to watch Sunderland’s pre-season friendly against Rangers were offered a great gesture by chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus yesterday.
The Black Cats’ clash with the Scottish club was abandoned at half-time due to floodlight issues and KLD wanted to offer some kind of apology and thank fans for their support.
Yesterday morning travelling fans received an email from the club welcoming them to Monday evening’s ‘open training session’, where they were able to watch the players train and get photos and autographs with the stars.
The club then shared photos and videos of the fans and the lads enjoying their time on the training pitch in Albufeira.
The Wearsiders will resume pre-season action tomorrow as they face Roma.
Here are today’s rumours...
5. Premier League scouts watch Blackburn Rovers striker
Leeds United scouts have reportedly been watching Blackburn Rovers' Ben Brereton Diaz in recent days, with the club weighing up a move for the striker. It has been claimed the Chile international is valued at around £13 million. (Football Insider) | Getty Images
6. Wolves open talks with Burnley defender
Wolves have reportedly opened talks with Burnley to sign centre-back Nathan Collins. The 21-year-old would be the fourth defender to leave Turf Moor this summer. (90min) | AFP via Getty Images
7. Boro keen on £8m Premier League striker
Middlesbrough are thought to be interested in signing Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham this summer, a year after he joined the Cottagers for £8m. The forward scored five goals in the Championship last season. (The 72) | Getty Images
8. Defender rejects new contract amid Lilywhites interest
Fulham wing back Marlon Fossey has reportedly turned down a new contract at the club, with Preston North End looking to bring the 23-year-old to Deepdale. Bolton Wanderers are also targeting Fossey after he enjoyed a successful loan spell with them last season. (Bolton News) | Getty Images