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:
5. RWB: Lynden Gooch
The American defender is now at Stoke City after reuniting with Alex Neil on deadline day. Photo: Frank Reid
6. LWB: Jack Clarke
Jack Clarke started at left wing-back for Tony Mowbray's first game against Rotherham United and the winger remains at the club. Photo: Frank Reid
7. CM: Corry Evans
The midfielder remains at Sunderland and is currently working his way back from a long-term injury. Photo: Frank Reid
8. CM: Dan Neil
The midfielder has started each of Sunderland's five Championship games during the 2023-24 season. Photo: Frank Reid