Phil Smith ranks 10 favourite games of Régis Le Bris's first 100 at Sunderland | OneFootball

Régis Le Bris reached 100 games in charge at Man City last week, an eight-goal thriller that ended in frustration. Even so, it felt an apt marker of the progress under him.

Sunderland Echo ranks 10 standout matches of his tenure. Number 10 is the home play-off semi final second leg with Coventry City, Dan Ballard’s extra-time header capping a tense, often ordinary display.

Number 9, AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light, marked European football’s return with a rousing night and the old searchlights. Number 8 saw Sheffield Wednesday swept aside, Eliezer Mayenda’s brace easing striker worries.

Number 7, Coventry away in the first leg, showcased control without the ball in a ferocious atmosphere. Number 6, Sheffield United at Wembley, brought promotion, lit by Tommy Watson’s strike and Trai Hume’s tackle on Ben Brereton Diaz.

Number 5 had West Ham at home launching the Premier League campaign, the noise widely hailed and all three goals by promotion winners. Number 4, Newcastle at home, put right that bruising cup week, Nordi Mukiele outstanding and a cathartic team photo.

Number 3 at Chelsea delivered a deserved last-minute winner at the scene of meek relegation eight years earlier, Le Bris blending high press and deep block. Number 2 at Middlesbrough was joyous, with Isidor and Le Fée superb in a rare triumph there.

Number 1, Chelsea at home, sealed Europa League qualification with an outstanding team display as other results fell kindly. It became a Stadium of Light party few will forget.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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