Ross Stewart has been reflecting on his frustrating first six months at Sunderland, but feels next season will be a different story…
FRUSTRATING
“It's been a frustrating six months with it being stop-start. I came with an injury, got back, then had the other niggles and I didn't really get in my flow. But with the break now I'll use that well to recover and get myself right and come back and have a really good pre-season. That'll help me kick on next season and hopefully the fans can see the best of me."
HIGH PRESS
"Lincoln really struggled with the way we played in that first half with the high press, the high tempo. If we can do that in the majority of games next season we're going to be a really tough team to beat. Hopefully by doing that we can be challenging right at the top."
SUPPORT
"The fans, that's what they can do to a team. Having them back in the stadium gave everybody a lift and you could see that. Having that energy, you could see the fans making the noise and helping the boys and pushing us up the pitch."
SUMMER BREAK
“I'll take the time off but when I come back I'll be refreshed and ready to go. Pre-season is an important part of the season to get yourself right and ready and in shape to go. It's always one of them - it will be tough, but it needs to be done."
