Following a hard-fought victory over Sheffield United that secured their return to the Premier League, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris maintained his usual straightforward demeanor in the post-match press conference.
Sheffield United initially took the lead with Tyrese Campbell’s first-half goal, but a dramatic second-half comeback led by Eliezer Mayenda and Tommy Watson sealed the win for the Black Cats and ended their eight-year absence from the top flight.
The match could have taken a different turn if Harrison Burrow’s first-half goal had stood, putting the Blades two goals ahead. However, VAR intervened and determined that Vinicius Souza was offside, leading to the goal being disallowed much to the delight of Sunderland fans.
Despite Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expressing frustration over the use of VAR in the game, Le Bris remained diplomatic, acknowledging that the technology can have both positive and negative effects on each team.
In the end, Le Bris focused on the resilience and character shown by his players to fight back from behind and secure their promotion, steering clear of any controversies or post-match disputes.
