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BBC · Feb 3, 2025

Le Bris' call for passion inspires Sunderland win

Image caption, Regis Le Bris has lost just four of his 30 games in charge of SunderlandSunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says that his call for more passion provided the difference in the Tees-Wear derby.

With the score at 1-1, Le Bris told his players at half-time that they needed to up that to take control.

And thanks to a late winner courtesy of Ryan Giles' own goal, the Black Cats claimed a first derby double over Middlesbrough since the 1961/62 season.

"Middlesbrough started very well, playing really good football. We conceded many situations so we were a little bit lucky not to concede a second goal.

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