Byfield makes Black Cats purr with game-winning goal over Gillingham

DARREN BYFIELD further endeared himself to the Sunderland fans with the goal which earned his side a 2-1 win over Gillingham last night.

Byfield makes Black Cats purr with game-winning goal over Gillingham
Wed, 24 Mar, 2004 - 00:00

Sunderland 2 Gillingham 1

The striker took his tally to three in as many games as Mick McCarthy's side climbed to fourth place in the Nationwide Division One table.

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