Tony Mowbray is the perfect manager for Sunderland - regardless of whether their dream season ends in promotion or not. That's the view of former Sunderland star Julio Arca who is delighted with the job his old mentor has done at the Stadium of Light.
The Black Cats have stormed into promotion contention under Mowbray after the ex-Celtic, West Brom and Blackburn manager's arrival on Wearside. Mowbray took over from Alex Neil in late August 2022 after the Scot sensationally quit for Stoke City just a few games into the Championship season.
No one would have given Sunderland a prayer of promotion, especially as the young squad was ravaged by injuries to key players throughout the campaign, including their main marksman Ross Stewart. Mowbray, however, has managed to keep the side's momentum going, culminating in a stunning 3-0 win at Preston North End on Monday to seal an unlikely spot in the play-offs.
