What Tony Mowbray said about Chris Wilder's Middlesbrough sacking, Ellis Simms injury and Edouard Michut

It’s a quick turnaround for Sunderland as they prepare to face Blackpool at the Stadium of Light – with head coach Tony Mowbray held his pre-match press conference earlier today.
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The Black Cats were held to a goalless draw with Preston last time out and are eighth in the Championship table ahead of Tuesday’s match against the Tangerines.

Sunderland are still dealing with multiple injury setbacks, with strikers Ross Stewart and Ellis Simms both sidelined.

Defender Dennis Cirkin has returned to training following a hamstring issue but wasn’t in the squad to face Preston.

Here’s what was said at the Academy of Light:

RECAP: Tony Mowbray press conference

Key Events

  • Sunderland face Blackpool at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday (7:45pm kick-off).
  • Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray held his pre-match press conference earlier today.
  • Sunderland drew 0-0 with Preston at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
  • The Black Cats once again played without a recognised striker following injuries to Ross Stewart and Ellis Simms.

We spoke to Luke O’Nien after Saturday’s match

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Tony Mowbray’s pre-match press conference.

The Black Cats boss is set to speak to the media at 9:30am ahead of his side’s home fixture against Blackpool.

Stick around and refresh the page for live updates from the Academy of Light.