Don Goodman believes Sunderland made a mistake in sacking Lee Johnson following the aftermath of their 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Bolton Wanderers. It took the Black Cats six games to correct their dismal display against the Trotters, losing three of the following five games.
The Wearsiders picked up a point on the road at AFC Wimbledon and drew at home with Burton Albion, a run of results that saw them wave goodbye to their automatic promotion hopes. The red and white faithful grew increasingly frustrated by the board's deliberation when it came to appointing a new manager.
Alex Neil was eventually appointed as Johnson's successor, two weeks after rumours Roy Keane was believed to be the frontrunner for the position. The former Preston North-End boss has endured a slow start at the Stadium of Light, but last weekend's win over Wigan is a hopeful sign of things to come.
