'That's why Lynden Gooch should start every week' - Delighted Sunderland fans react as Black Cats secure first win at Oxford United
After a drab first half, Luke O’Nien fired Sunderland ahead within two minutes of the restart before Gooch added a fine solo effort to seal the three points, Sunderland securing their first win of the season following the opening day draw against Bristol Rovers.
Here’s the best of the social media reaction:
Adam Calvert tweeted: “@LukeONien is my man of the match today great performance #safc
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Hide AdDaniel Jenks added: “Gooch the sub scores the winner. Parkinson is a managerial genius ... #SAFC”
Mark Hagan tweeted: “I make that 24 minutes added time in two league games #safc”
Lee Burrow added: "A much improved 2nd half. Luke O’Nien man of match for me.”
TommaSafc tweeted: “Fans on the van #SAFC”
Anthony Dent added: “#SAFC Great team selection from Parkinson. We've ran the show from start to finish. I was wrong to doubt it. Anyone else prepared to admit they were wrong?”
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Hide AdCraig Cowan tweeted: “Fair play played much better 2nd half parky in lol #safc”
Charlie Pelé Hodgson added: “That’s why @LyndenGooch should be playing every week, finally someone with a bit of pace and someone who’s gonna play direct, quality goal #SAFC”
LD tweeted: “Don’t want to get ahead of myself after one win, but how early can we mathematically have this title wrapped up?”
WOS Sunderland AFC added: “That must earn Gooch a start for the next game. You need a bit of pace, trickery and finishing ability and he’s got them #SAFC”