Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray revealed that the officials conceded after the game that they were wrong to allow Sheffield United's winning goal to stand at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night.
Former Sunderland manager Jack Ross could be in line for a swift return to management with the Scot among the early favourites for both the Hearts and Hibernian jobs.
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