'There will be an injection of cash': Ex-Sunderland boss makes exciting Stewart Donald prediction ahead of transfer window

Parkinson has come under increasing pressure from supporters in recent weeks after a run of form which has yielded just two wins in 12 games, but Stewart Donald – so far – has stuck with his man.

And while Grayson believes pressure comes with the territory at the Stadium of Light, he has backed Parkinson to be given the time he needs in order to turnaround results.

Indeed, the Blackpool boss – who returns to Wearside for the first time since being sacked in 2018 – has predicted that owner Donald will back the manager with an ‘injection of cash’ in January.

“I think there’s always pressure because of the size of the club and the expectancy level they put on the manager and the players as well.“You saw Jack Ross took them to the play-off final and the Checkatrade final, as it was, and then an okay-ish start and ended up losing his job. That just comes with the territory of managing up there.

“You do need time, without a shadow of a doubt. Phil will be desperate to get more time to implement his own ideas and get his own players in.

“There will be an injection of cash I’m sure to help him out but it’s an opportunity because it’s our next game and we’re in a good run of form to try and capitalise on it.”