Former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson has opened up about what life was like at Sunderland while Sunderland Till I Die was being filmed. Grayson, who spent just 123 days in charge of the club, joined the Black Cats following their relegation to the Premier League.
Racking up just three wins from 18 games, Grayson was eventually sacked in early November, being replaced by former Wales boss Chris Coleman. In what was a turbulent time for the club. Grayson’s spell was filmed and documented by streaming giants Netflix as Sunderland Till I Die followed the club’s journey over two consecutive seasons as the Black Cats were relegated from the Championship and struggled to escape League One.
Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Grayson revealed some of the secrets behind the filming of the documentary.