RLB ON PL

Regis Le Bris has expressed his pride after achieving promotion the Premier League, and now that the fixtures have been announced we can look forward to being back in the top flight. RLB is aware of how important the derby is, but he has stated that every game will be as important as the last, and for now all eyes are on that first game of the season, at home to West Ham.

PRIDE

“The first feeling is pride. Bringing this great club and our amazing fans back to the Premier League means a lot. Seeing ‘Sunderland’ in the Premier League calendar again is pure joy — and also a reminder of the challenge we’re stepping into. We’ve earned the right to be here and compete.”

THE DERBY

“Of course, I understand how important that match is to our supporters. The rivalry carries real meaning and energy in this region. But every game will be a top-level challenge. We’re focused on hunting every point, every week.”

WEST HAM (H)

“To return to the Premier League at the Stadium of Light is a huge moment. It’s been eight years, and for our players, staff and fans, it will be a special day. The energy in the stadium will be powerful. The key through that period is energy. It’s what held us together in tough moments and pushed us forward during good runs. We’ll need to manage it well — physically, mentally, and emotionally.”

NEED OUR SUPPORT

“We know the level will be higher, and the competition more intense. But we must enjoy the journey. We’ll approach it step by step, game by game — without overthinking. Our fans played a massive part in this journey — not just at Wembley, but in the tough seasons that led us here. Their passion builds a unique atmosphere, home and away, that lifts the team. We felt it during the play-offs, and we’ll need it again now. Sunderland is more than eleven players — it’s a club that emphasises togetherness, with a fanbase that shares the ambition with us.”