SKP ON PREM RETURN

Kevin Phillips was in attendance at Wembley to witness Tommy Watson's last minute winner to send us to the Premier League. Despite it being a tough ask going up to the top flight, Phillips believes we have what it takes to make a real challenge.

INCREDIBLE

“It’s just incredible. When you think about what this club has been through over the last six or seven years – four of those spent in League One – it’s been a long road back. I was here when they won the League One Play-Off Final, and to be back at Wembley a few years later watching them win the Championship Play-Off to reach the Premier League... it’s where this club truly belongs.”

DELIGHTED

“They went into the play-offs on the back of five defeats. Everyone had written them off. But they showed character, dug deep, and this young squad came through over two legs and then got the job done today. I’m absolutely delighted – not just for the players, but especially for the fans.”

HAPPY FOR THE FANS

“These fans have had a tough time, but they always turn up. They took over Trafalgar Square last night and they’ll be celebrating all summer – and they absolutely deserve to.”

COULDN'T BE HAPPIER

“It’s been a great week for me. To see Palace win here, and now to see Sunderland go up – I couldn’t be happier.”

FTM

“These are the games we live for. The north east needs that derby back. Now, Sunderland can enjoy their summer – they’ve earned it – but when pre-season starts, they’ll know the real work begins. The Premier League is tough, but this club is ready.”