What Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray said about Huddersfield team news, Ross Stewart's contract and Neil Warnock
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The Black Cats have moved to within two points of the play-off places following a 2-1 win over Birmingham last time out.
A win over Huddersfield would move Sunderland into the top six, with their promotion rivals playing a day later.
Here’s what was said at the Academy of Light as Mowbray spoke to the media:
RECAP: Tony Mowbray press conference
Key Events
- Sunderland are preparing to face Huddersfield at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday (7:45pm kick-off).
- Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray is set to held his pre-match press conference earlier today.
- Sunderland are two points off the play-off places with four league games remaining.
- Dennis Cirkin is suspended for the match following his red card against Birmingham on Saturday.
Mowbray on Corry Evans and Ross Stewart’s influence while out injured
“They are here in the building about, they are there on matchdays and around the dressing room.
“They are our players, Corry is our captain, he was in the dressing room, before the game half-time, at the end of the game.
“I encourage them to have an opinion, to whisper in the ear of the players if yo don’t think he’s working hard enough or needs an extra man in there so drop a bit deeper. Corry will pass on that advice.
“Corry Evans is part of our team and that’s why I give my staff a voice, they are allowed to have an opinion on the football team.
“I want the team to grow and learn from each other.”
More to come...
That brings us to the end of the broadcast section of the press conference but Mowbray has also spoken to the written press, including our reporter Phil Smith.
You can find more from the Black Cats boss, as well as build-up to Tuesday’s match over on the SAFC section of the Echo website.