Watson, who played alongside Jimmy Montgomery in the Black Cats team which won the 1973 FA Cup, is living with dementia.

“Following a semi-final victory over Coventry City, Régis Le Bris’ side will face Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 24 May (KO TBC). The Club has received an allocation of 35,531 tickets in the West Stand and phase one of sales will be open to 2024-25 season ticket holders only.

Frank Lampard ’s decision to snub former Sunderland striker Ellis Simms during Coventry City ’s two-legged play-off semi-final against the Black Cats proved a costly one.

Sunderland Stun Coventry in Sensational Play-Off ThrillerIn a moment that will live long in Wearside folklore, Sunderland booked their place at Wembley with an astonishing late goal in extra time to

Get in touch and let us know your thoughts after Sunderland's dramatic win in the Championship play-off semi-final against Coventry City.

Dan Ballard sent Sunderland into the Championship play-off final with a last-gasp extra-time header as Coventry City 's Wembley dream died on Wearside.

Either Sheffield United or Sunderland will join Burnley and Leeds United in the Premier League next season. The two sides will battle it out in the Wembley final on Sunday, May 25 after the Black Cats edged their way past Coventry City in dramatic fashion last night.

Barnes added: "He was immense on Friday night at Coventry City. Suddenly from nowhere Sunderland have dug this out tonight and Dan Ballard has written his name in Sunderland folklore."

Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Coventry City in the Championship today.An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Por STEVE DOUGLASSunderland aseguró un enfrentamiento con Sheffield United por un lugar en la Liga Premier. Dan Ballard anotó un gol en el tiempo de descuento de la prórroga para

Former Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore has dubbed Black Cats supporters as among the best in the world following Tuesday night’s late drama against Coventry City.