We all know football is a fickle business, but even by the standards of the ‘success right now’ mantra, Michael Beale’s sudden turnaround in fortunes is a marked one. READ MORE: Michael Beale calls for Sunderland consistency as focus turns to Huddersfield TownREAD MORE: Sunderland boss Michael Beale demands more after 'special' second-half comeback against PlymouthIt was an overwhelming show of love for Beale who, three weeks earlier, was the man those same people wanted thrust through the exit door. Of course, it helps that two 3-1 home wins and a draw at Middlesbrough have galvanised Beale, the players and supporters. Sunderland failed to really get going in the first half but they made up for that in the second. For every detractor at another club you can multiply that by 50 given the size of the Sunderland fanbase.

Source: Metro February 13, 2024 04:01 UTC