Neil full of praise for Black Cats front two

Published date07 August 2022
Publication titleSunday Sun
The Black Cats boss paired last season's 26-goal top scorer Stewart with on-loan Everton man Simms for the first time at Ashton Gate, and Neil says the Robins' back line was 'run ragged' by the duo

Their goals saw Sunderland earn their first win since returning to the Championship, and maintained the club's positive momentum in the early stages of the campaign. "I thought the two of them were unbelievable," said Neil.

"They absolutely ran the back three ragged all day for me.

"Ellis Simms scores, Ross scores, Ellis should have got another one and they had opportunities and chances throughout the game as well.

"I thought the two of them were an absolute handful. They were brilliant, really, really good.

"I thought Ellis was really...

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