Quinn: Black Cats earning respect

SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn believes his club now have respect from the likes of Cesc Fabregas following their start to the season under Steve Bruce.

The Black Cats, who face Wigan at the DW Stadium today, defeated Arsenal last weekend and while Fabregas once criticised Blackburn for their approach and caused controversy with his reaction to a match against Hull last week, Quinn feels the Spaniard will hold Bruce’s team in high regard.

“We played a strong game but full of passion and heart. People like Cesc Fabregas will remember Sunderland and respect the way we play because Lorik Cana gave him a tough game and Cesc has walked through teams this year with the way he has played.