And in a poll on our @sunechosafc Twitter page, we asked fans which side they would like to see start against the Trotters – who are yet to win in League One this term. And supporters indicated they want to see Ross make TWO changes in the North West as the Black Cats looking to return to the winning ways. Scroll down and click through the pages to see the team Sunderland fans want to start against Bolton:
5. RM: Lynden Gooch
Impressive since the start of the term, having found the net regularly for Sunderland, 65% of fans believe Gooch deserves to start at Bolton. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
6. CM: Grant Leadbitter
Rested in midweek, 47% of fans want to see the Sunderland captain recalled in the North West. Photo: Frank Reid
7. CM: George Dobson
Dobson's energy in the engine room has impressed Sunderland fans throughout the season - and 45% of them want him in the side against Bolton. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
8. LM: Aiden McGeady
No surprises here - with 96% of fans backing McGeady to start again. Photo: Frank Reid