Wilkinson: Confidence the key for Black Cats

Howard Wilkinson has admitted that he under-estimated the task ahead of him when he took over at Sunderland.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2002 - 07:39

Howard Wilkinson has admitted that he under-estimated the task ahead of him when he took over at Sunderland.

The Black Cats slumped to a dismal 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City on Monday night, meaning Wilkinson has achieved only one Premiership victory since replacing Peter Reid.

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