What Regis Le Bris said about Sheffield United after Sunderland...

Regis Le Bris’ assessment on Sheffield United following Sunderland’s thrilling victory against Coventry City to get to

the playoff final

When Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris focused on Sheffield United’s threat in the play-off final at Wembley later

this month, the chaos had just subsided at the boisterous Stadium of Light. Prior to Dan Ballard’s goal with nearly

the final touch of the game last night, the Black Cats’ semi-final matchup with Coventry City appeared to be headed

for penalties.

Ballard’s header sparked absolute bedlam in the stands as he booked his side’s place at Wembley on May 24 against

the Blades, who had a rather smoother progression to the final with a 6-0 aggregate victory over Bristol City.

Le Bris is aware of the threat Chris Wilder’s team will present in the capital later this month, as the Blades and Black

Cats each won one game against each other during the regular season. He remarked, “They are a really good team.”

“Excellent experience, well-structured, and facing various threats.” Another difficult task because they were in the

Premier League the previous season.

“However, I believe that in order to be promoted at the end, you have to break something, and it will be difficult, but

we will have our ambition, our drive to succeed, and we will give all of the qualities we have in this group, such as our

ambition and character, among other things.”

After winning the first leg at the CBS Arena, Sunderland led 2-1 at kickoff. However, they were ranked second to

Coventry for the majority of the evening. The Sky Blues tied the match on aggregate when Ephron Mason-Clark gave

them the lead for the evening. However, in the third minute of extra time, Ballard scored an unmarked goal from

Enzo Le Fee’s corner to give his team a 3-2 aggregate victory.

“We don’t have to forget that what we lived together this season was absolutely brilliant,” Le Bris continued. “After

that, it’s crucial to consider Wembley because we are now firmly focused on that future and one more game will

present a difficult challenge.”

“We don’t have to forget that what we lived together this season was absolutely brilliant,” Le Bris continued. “After

that, it’s crucial to consider Wembley because we are now firmly focused on that future and one more game will

present a difficult challenge.”

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