Sunderland began 2023 with a 1-1 draw away to Blackpool, in a game of two halves.
Sunderland went into the New Year fourth placed in the Championship, whereas Blackpool found themselves second-bottom.
Tony Mowbray made two changes from the win at Wigan, with Patrick Roberts and Ross Stewart replacing Abdoullah Ba and the departed Ellis Simms. 15-year-old teenage sensation Chris Rigg was on the bench, amid reported interest from Man United and the Mags…
Blackpool fans were disappointed to see star man Jerry Yates on the bench amid rumours linking him to a move to Wearside.