Paolo Di Canio secured his first win as Sunderland manager after the Black Cats were emphatic 3-0 winners against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Stéphane Sessègnon scored in the 27th minute before Adam Johnson and David Vaughan wrapped up the win in the final 12 minutes, with Sunderland moving three points clear of danger.
Former Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell (@FraizerCampbell) is thrilled to see Sessègnon put the Black Cats ahead: “Sessssyyyyy!!”
Ex-Black Cats star Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) believes it is a deserved lead: “Sunderland been by far the better side so far. Deserved their 1-0!”
Comedian Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) makes light of the recent controversy surrounding Di Canio: “Paolo Di Canio’s goal celebration was class. I salute you sir. Actually wait not salute. Pat on the back.”
England all-rounder and Newcastle fan Luke Wright (@lukewright204) is greeted with bad news upon arriving in India: “Just arrived at the hotel in Chennai. Turned on the tv to see Newcastle 0-1 down to Sunderland! Big second half needed lads. #NCFC”
Former Sunderland midfielder Jason McAteer (@MCATEER4) enjoys Di Canio’s exuberant celebrations: “Yyyyyyyeeeeeeeessssssss Paolo. Go on aaagggaaaiinnin. #legendneedsnewpants”
Injured Sunderland striker Connor Wickham (@ConnorWickham10) is thrilled for his team-mate Johnson: “Get in Jonno!!!!!!”
West Brom Steven Reid (@stevenreid12) is impressed by Vaughan’s strike: “Vaughan that is a #strike #worldy!”
Ex-Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand (@anton_ferdinand) reckons Vaughan’s goal was better than Johnson’s effort: “That was even better #wowzers!!”
Finally, former Sunderland midfielder Michael Gray (@mickygray33) revels in the victory: “Get in there…. Well done lads FANTASTIC #PaoloDiCaniooooooo #safc 3-0!”