Luke O'Nien returned from a lengthy layoff to score Sunderland's second goal in a 3-1 win over Fleetwood. It was great to see Luke back on the pitch, and he now wants to help the team push in the later stages of the season.
GAFFER ADVICE
“It was to support Rosco and JD and kind of don’t break too early but supporting in that hole to pick up loose balls. Then when the ball goes wide just to make it in the box as many times as I can. I think it was good advice because I managed to get in the box after JD’s strike and hit it into the bottom corner.”
ROLE FOR THE SEASON
“I’m not sure anymore, let’s go with that. I think everyone tries to label positions and things like that but listen I’m here to perform, that’s all our jobs to perform. Today I had to do it in a more advanced role and I have to just keep building on that. When the gaffer needs me I’m there to perform the best I can.”
BACK TO FITNESS
“It’s really good to be back. I actually just downstairs said to Kyle, the physio I’ve been working with for the last few months, I text him straight away just because he’s been class with putting up with me for three months which is no easy task. He has worked tirelessly just to get me back fit so I text him afterwards saying thanks for everything. I’ve just returned at the right time and it’s what we play for, for moments like this.”
