I work with a Sunderland fan and he is truly sincere when he hopes we do well in the Championship. We ourselves know how hard it will be and, although we want mid table or back to back promotions, the reality is it will be hard to just survive.
Anyway back the the Sunderland fan I work with - a really good guy who I have banter with - he is a lot more concerned about the future of their club. A lot of Sunderland fans, him included, are fed up with the plastic rivalry between our two clubs.
I might be in the minority but I hope they get their mess sorted and can enjoy football again but it will be a long hard slog for them
It might be tempting to gloat at the moment but remember how quickly the tide can turn