Quest pundit delivers verdict on 'Aiden O’Brien’s best performance' as Micky Gray and Victor Anichebe talk Black Cats on social media

The victory means the Black Cats stay in the hunt for the automatic promotion spots with rivals Hull City and Peterborough United still to come.

Here, though, we take you through today’s Sunderland news that you may have missed:

Quest pundit heaps praise upon Lee Johnson and Sunderland

Sam Parkin has heaped praise on Lee Johnson’s Sunderland and Aiden McGeady after the Black Cats defeated Bristol Rovers.

“I’ve been really impressed with Lee Johnson at Sunderland,” Parkin said. “Especially the upturn of form in certain individuals such as McGeady who got yet another assist today.

"That’s Aiden O’Brien’s best performance today capped by a goal from another set-piece goal.

“Through the core of the team they look good too with signings of Dion Sanderson and Jordan Jones, good job so far for Lee Johnson.”

Victor Anichebe’s four-word Instagram message to Sunderland

Former Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe was quick to respond to his old club’s victory yesterday.

Sunderland are two points behind second-placed Peterborough United with a game in hand over Posh and a fixture to play against Darren Ferguson’s side.

The Black Cats also just three points behind league-leaders Hull City with two games in hand over Grant McCann’s club and a match to play against the Tigers.

Anichebe, commenting on Instagram, had this four-word plea to his old club ahead of the run-in.

He said: “Keep it going guys!”

Micky Gray has funny exchange with Newcastle United supporter on Twitter

Former Sunderland defender Micky Gray has shared a joke with a Newcastle United supporter

The situation at the top of the table prompted Gray to remark that Sunderland had ‘10 cup finals’ left to play in League One.

The former England international received a response from a Newcastle United fan who poked fun at Gray, saying: "Micky it’s 10 third division games (with a laughing face emoji).”

Gray, however, was quick to respond and shared a joke regarding Newcastle United’s poor Premier League position.

He said: “Your right it is but when we win them we will be playing you next season!”

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