The former Middlesbrough man’s first game in charge at the club came against Rotherham at the Stadium of Light in the Championship on August 31 2020 in front of a big crowd on Wearside.
Mowbray made a winning start to life as Sunderland boss as his team ended Rotherham Unuted’s unbeaten start to the season with a 3-0 win with two goals from Ross Stewart and another from Jack Clarke.
Here, though, we take a look at Tony Mowbray’s starting XI and squad over a year ago and look at where they are now:
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
Anthony Patterson remains at Sunderland as Tony Mowbray's first-choice goalkeeper. Photo: Frank Reid
2. CB: Luke O’Nien
The Sunderland defender has signed a new deal at the club until 2026 with the option for another year. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Danny Batth
The centre-back move to Norwich City on deadline day after a successful stint at Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Dennis Cirkin
The defender has also signed a new deal at Sunderland during the summer until 2026. Photo: Frank Reid