Sunderland tease tribute to club great before kick-off at Stadium...

The right-back Anfernee Dijksteel’s present contract expires next month, and a new one is not yet anticipated. Boro

wants to boost Luke Ayling’s fitness and form this summer after he underperformed this season, even though he still

has a year left on his contract. Josh Dede, a young player who arrived from Celtic in January, may also get a chance

during preseason.

With a capacity crowd expected to fill the Stadium of Light, Sunderland has revealed their plans for the build-up to a

highly anticipated match. Alex Bangura is expected to return for the start of preseason after missing the entire

season, while Neto Borges is expected to perform well at left-back because he started to play at his best near the end

of the season before suffering an injury. He returned for Coventry City’s season-ending match.

What have Sunderland said about their pre-kick-off plans vs Coventry City?

17:30: Enjoy the atmosphere in the Beacon of Light fan area before to the game. 18:00: In a sea of red and white, line

the bus route and create a lot of noise. 18:15: The coach of the team arrives. Gentlemen, welcome to the Stadium of

Light. At 19:00, warm-ups begin. Fill the stadium and get the party started. 19:45: Honouring a famous tribute and

an all-time great. 19:50: During the stadium extravaganza, the red flag is flying high. Kickoff: Together, ‘Til the End’

at 20:00.

“17:30: Beacon of Light fan zone – Soak in the pre-match atmosphere. 18:00: A sea of red and white – Line

the bus route and bring the noise. 18:15: Team coach arrives – Welcome to the Lads to the Stadium of

Light. 19:00: Warm-ups – Fill the stadium and get the rave on. 19:45: A legendary tribute – Celebration of an

all-time great. 19:50: Stadium display – The red flag, flying high. 20:00: Kick-off – Together, ‘Til the End.”

In a separate statement from Monday, Sunderland provided a series of updates for supporters who will be attending

the Stadium of Light for the pivotal contest.

It said: “This is all the information supporters need to know about early arrivals and how to give the Lads a hearty

welcome as the excitement for our play-off semi-final second leg against Coventry City grows.”

“Team Bus Arrival: The boys should get to the Stadium of Light at approximately 6:15 p.m. Supporters are

encouraged to queue the bus route from the Stadium of Light main entrance in order to ensure that the players

receive a warm reception when entering the pitch. Til’ The End, our playoff message, will be displayed on the bus.

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