Sammy Ameobi scored his third stunning long-range goal in the last 4 matches, setting in motion the sacking of Sunderland’s manager – Video.

Sunderland fans ‘I don’t dislike Grayson but he hasn’t a clue what to do.’…’Not sure I have seen a worse side than this’.

Sunderland fans ‘Think this would be the most depressing appointment we’ve ever made.’

Simon Grayson “Huge congratulations to Rafa and his staff for getting promoted, they’re very worthy of that and we wish them well.”

Simon Grayson “Rafa Benítez has got players in to cope with the Championship and know how to get out of it. “

Preston Manager Simon Grayson claims Newcastle would have been lucky to get a point… “We can draw a lot of positives from the game and Newcastle will go away feeling very relieved…”

Preston boss Simon Grayson counting on players bouncing back v Newcastle: “We have thrived off those opportunities so far, let’s get Deepdale rocking.”

Visiting Manager Simon Grayson analyses Newcastle 6 Preston 0 “The game at the weekend will be slightly different”

Barnsley went level on points with NUFC thanks to an Adam Armstrong stunning winner on Saturday – turns out only 2 other clubs were considered for a loan by Newcastle United.