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BBC News
21-05-2025
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Watch: BBC Radio Newcastle previews the Championship play-off final
Sunderland are in their first Championship play-off final since 1998, when they lost one of the most memorable ties on penalties to Charlton after a 4-4 the Black Cats return to the Premier League after eight years away?Join former Sunderland players Darren Williams and Kieron Brady alongside Simon Pryde on BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport on Thursday (18:00 BST) as they look ahead to the final and hear from boss Regis Le Bris as well. If you are not in BBC Radio Newcastle's broadcast area you can watch and listen online on the BBC Sport website and app, on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
BBC News
12-05-2025
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- BBC News
'The job is only half done'
Former Sunderland winger Kieron Brady has praised the Black Cats' first leg performance in the Championship play-off semi-final but warns "the job is only half done".Regis Le Bris' side host Coventry in the second leg on Tuesday with a 2-1 advantage following their first win at the CBS Arena in 40 years. "We obviously can focus on the tactics, the degree of containment that was utilised but I think also the inclusion of Dan Ballard who was colossal in the heart of defence, and then to play with two recognised forwards which is something of a rarity in the modern game, and then to go on and convert the chances that they had would be very, very personally satisfying for Regis Le Bris," Brady told BBC Radio Newcastle."But of course the job is only half done."He added: "Playing at home when you have an advantage brings its own potential challenges so it might be nervy tomorrow evening. It certainly will be the longer the game goes without any goals. "I've got no doubt Coventry will still be confident that they can come and get what's necessary. At the very least take it to extra time. Frank Lampard does have previous for overturning a home deficit so there's still very much a lot to play for. "As much as I think there can be a degree of optimism about going to the twin towers of Wembley a week on Saturday, I still think there's a lot of work to be done." A sell-out crowd is expected at the 48,707 capacity Stadium of Light for the second leg. Brady warns home advantage might not be so simple for Sunderland especially if Le Bris employs the same tactics from the first leg. "One of the potential implications that comes with having such a loyal and vociferous fanbase is that a lot of experienced managers and coaches know that there are ways that can be utilised to turn it into the away side's favour," Brady added."I think with Sunderland gleaning so much confidence from being able to go to Coventry and win, I would be very, very surprised if Regis Le Bris adopted a similar tactic, certainly for the full duration of the game tomorrow. "It's one thing to instil confidence in the 11 players that start the game that they can benefit from a similar approach but you just wonder how a large section of the supporters would react if they witness Sunderland playing a containing game which of course at times is going to concede chances or openings to the away side."It very much will necessitate a collective effort from all concerned and when I say that I do mean the players that take to the field as well as what's coming from the stands."You can listen to more from Kieron Brady on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
15-04-2025
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Sunderland should work with fans before play-offs
Former Sunderland player Kieron Brady wants the club to take steps "not generally thought of as a norm in football" to help inspire the team to the Championship play-off final. Talking to BBC Radio Newcastle after what he described as a "flat" and "insipid" 1-0 loss at home to Swansea, Brady said "there is an element of surrealism" to the Black Cats' end to the season. "It's completely unlike two years ago when Sunderland's foray into the play-offs was very last gasp after victory at Preston," Brady said."It's something that most have suspected is going to be the case now for four to six to even eight week."So many of the thoughts now are on what happens once the 46 games are concluded and Sunderland make their way to one of Coventry, West Brom, Bristol City or Middlesbrough for the first leg.""For the second leg, the club should be in discussion with supporters now about making the atmosphere as conducive as possible to Sunderland navigating a path to Wembley. That for me is a big thing. I've been at the Stadium of Light when the fans should have got an assist for a goal."I've never understood why the notion of a 12th man has never ever been explored further and greater communication hasn't taken place between supporters groups and the club."Brady thinks Regis Le Bris' side could take some inspiration from fierce rivals Newcastle in terms of using fans to spur on the team. "Because of the work I do for the Premier League, it takes me quite often to St James' and there's no doubt that a lot of the more productive and positive performances that Newcastle have given, have been enhanced by lulls which are then followed by a huge surge of noise. "That is something that is much more likely to encourage the players in any given moment, particularly if they're going through a period that's challenging."Brady added: "It's just something that would be worth exploring because on Saturday against Swansea, the 12th man was poor. "If we can say all 11 others that took to the field were poor, why can't we say that the 12th was equally uninspiring? There is a reciprocal element to this where the inspiration goes both ways. "I just think with this knowledge that you're going to be playing at the Stadium of Light in the second leg and have three-four weeks ahead to plan for it, try and cover every single eventuality. Even the ones that aren't generally thought of as a norm within football."Listen to more from Kieron Brady on BBC Sounds.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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🎧 'Are Sunderland attempting promotion on the cheap?'
Former Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady believes the Black Cats are not making enough investment into the squad to reach promotion. The Wearside club did make a high profile addition in January with the loan addition of Roma midfielder Enzo Le Fee, but Brady is critical of the move only being a temporary one. In comparison, promotion-challengers Sheffield United spent a reported £10m on striker Tom Cannon from Leicester City. "If the club don't go up this particular season, I would be aghast if there isn't an outcry to the powers that be," Brady told BBC Radio Sunderland. "One can focus on youth in a positive and productive manner but I think there's an equal and valid argument for saying they are simply trying to do so much on the cheap." Sunderland have the youngest starting XI in the Championship, with an average age of just 23. Though Brady is positive about how well the young squad have performed to get them into a play off spot, he believes the popularity of the club should equal more investment in experience. "The players deserve so much credit for what they've been able to produce this season," he added. "But you just think that a club that, for example, has the biggest average attendance in the division, or one of them along with Leeds, for the third season in the Championship is stellar but the fourth or fifth lowest in terms of salaries - that doesn't add up." You can listen to the full interview and more on the Total Sport podcast.
BBC News
06-03-2025
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- BBC News
🎧 'Are Sunderland attempting promotion on the cheap?'
Former Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady believes the Black Cats are not making enough investment into the squad to reach Wearside club did make a high profile addition in January with the loan addition of Roma midfielder Enzo Le Fee, but Brady is critical of the move only being a temporary comparison, promotion-challengers Sheffield United spent a reported £10m on striker Tom Cannon from Leicester City."If the club don't go up this particular season, I would be aghast if there isn't an outcry to the powers that be," Brady told BBC Radio Sunderland."One can focus on youth in a positive and productive manner but I think there's an equal and valid argument for saying they are simply trying to do so much on the cheap."Sunderland have the youngest starting XI in the Championship, with an average age of just Brady is positive about how well the young squad have performed to get them into a play off spot, he believes the popularity of the club should equal more investment in experience."The players deserve so much credit for what they've been able to produce this season," he added."But you just think that a club that, for example, has the biggest average attendance in the division, or one of them along with Leeds, for the third season in the Championship is stellar but the fourth or fifth lowest in terms of salaries - that doesn't add up."You can listen to the full interview and more on the Total Sport podcast.
