That begs the question – where would the Black Cats lie in League One IF the table had reset on the day the 52-year-old arrived on Wearside? Impressively, Sunderland have the best defensive record in the third-tier since he was appointed as boss. Scroll and click through the pages to see the table in full:
1. Southend United (24th)
P15 W1 D6 L8 GF17 GA37 GD-20 = 9 points Photo: Bryn Lennon
2. Tranmere Rovers (22nd)
P15 W3 D4 L8 GF13 GA25 GD-12 = 13 points Photo: Lewis Storey
3. MK Dons (21st)
P17 W3 D4 L10 GF15 GA24 GD-9 = 13 points Photo: Pete Norton
4. Blackpool (20th)
P14 W3 D6 L5 GF16 GA16 GD0 = 15 points Photo: Paul Thomas