O’Shea: We have to save Bruce

JOHN O’SHEA has admitted Sunderland need to return to winning ways sooner rather than later to save Steve Bruce’s job.

Wigan substitute Franco Di Santo sparked a furious response from the home fans at the Stadium of Light with an injury-time strike which secured a priceless 2-1 victory for the club which started Saturday at the foot of the Premier League.

For the first time, the silent majority joined forces with the vocal minority which has been demanding the manager’s head, to make for an uncomfortable afternoon for chairman Ellis Short in the stands.