Captain John O’Shea calls for Sunderland to restore battered pride

"We have to keep that positive attitude as much as we can and give the fans something to cheer about."

Skipper John O’Shea has challenged relegated Sunderland to restore some of their battered pride during what remains of a disastrous season.

Saturday’s 1-0 defeat by Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light condemned the Black Cats to life back in the Sky Bet Championship after a 10-year stay and set in motion an inquest which is sure to be grisly and have lasting consequences.