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Blackpool vs Sunderland LIVE (ChronicleLive)

All the latest from the Tony Mowbray's Black Cats' New Year's Day Championship clash with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Tony Mowbray has tinkered with various options up front in the absence of Stewart and Simms, but the need for investment in a striker has now been brought to the fore. But Ross Stewart continues his recovery from injury and set to lead the line again. [Jay Matete](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/jay-matete) in the 68th minute. Toffees boss Frank Lampard gave the Premier League outfit the green light to recall the 21-year-old after impressing during his time at the Stadium of Light. Boss [Tony Mowbray](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/tony-mowbray) praised Hume after the game but also said Gooch could be back in contention for tomorrow's trip to Blackpool, although with Hume in form and in possession of the shirt there is no need to rush Gooch back. He helps the team, he understands the coaching points, and he tries to emphasise them on the pitch rather than me getting hoarse shouting constantly from the sidelines." Having struggled with injuries at Huddersfield Town, Pritchard resurrected his career with the Black Cats and showed he's got plenty more to give. "We'll have to assess whether it was right that he went onto the pitch, yet he had trained for a good few days and was really confident, ready and champing at the bit. Kevin Stewart, Lewis Fiorini, Keshi Anderson, Liam Bridcutt, Theo Corbeanu and Jordan Gabriel, who was linked with a move to Sunderland last summer, remain sidelined for the Seasiders. The Northern Ireland international has cut a frustrated figure at times this season, with the form of [Lynden Gooch](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/lynden-gooch) restricting him to just three starts so far. [ Lancs Live](https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/appleton-blackpool-sheffield-united-reaction-25860501): “They are difficult times but I think that’s when you learn about people and clubs, your staff, your fans, your players and whether you’re capable of pulling together or not. "The team in general performed excellently and I thought we pressed them from the start.

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Is Blackpool v Sunderland on TV? How to watch, team news and odds (Blackpool Gazette)

Blackpool will be looking to kick-off 2023 with a much-needed and long-overdue three points.

No, the game has not been selected for coverage on Sky Sports. Who is the referee? Elsewhere, Blackpool’s squad is expected to remain similar to what it was against the Blades, although Chris Maxwell is closing in on a return from a groin issue.

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Stewart scores again as Sunderland deny Blackpool (BBC News)

Ross Stewart's sixth goal in five games helps Sunderland secure a point at struggling Blackpool, who have Callum Connolly sent off.

- Away5 - Shots It's good that we're disappointed coming away in the Championship and not taking three points." Arguably they're the best side that came here this season." That second goal eluded us, we had a couple of opportunities, and when it did and they got their equaliser it became difficult. It felt like a game of basketball really.

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Tony Mowbray: Sunderland in discussions to sign striker (Sports Illustrated)

Simms impressed for Sunderland, scoring seven goals in 17 games, although that ultimately caught the eye of Everton boss Frank Lampard and he recalled him to ...

“I can't stand here and say that something is going to happen this week but discussions are ongoing. I don't stand here thinking we need four or five bodies, we just need to add quality and then if anyone goes out replace them." Tony Mowbray says Sunderland are ‘in discussions’ to sign a young striker on a permanent basis after Ellis Simms returned to Everton.

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'Mesmerising': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos after ... (Sunderland Echo)

Sunderland came from behind to draw 1-1 at Blackpool – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?

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Sunderland AFC transfers: 10 strikers Black Cats fans want after ... (Sunderland Echo)

After Everton recalled Ellis Simms from his loan move at Sunderland, we asked Black Cats fans which strikers they'd like to see the club target in January.

The news was then confirmed by Sunderland on Saturday morning. He had also notched two assists in his 17 appearances. Late on Friday night, Everton manager Frank Lampard hinted that loanee Ellis Simms could be recalled.

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Luke O'Nien proud of landmark Sunderland appearance: 'I love ... (Sports Illustrated)

He joined Sunderland in the summer of 2018 from Wycombe Wanderers for an undisclosed fee, initially as a central midfield player. However, he struggled in that ...

I got off to a tough start, but I love putting the red and white on and stepping out with the boys and trying to fight for the points with everyone behind us. However, he struggled in that position on his debut against Charlton in League One and dropped out of the team before establishing himself as a defender. Luke O’Nien says he hopes to have many more matches in the red and white stripes that he ‘loves’ after reaching 200 appearances for Sunderland.

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'Annoyed' - Michael Appleton's strong Blackpool red card verdict vs ... (Accrington Observer)

Michael Appleton vowed referee Peter Bankes made a 'rod for his own back' in Blackpool's draw against Sunderland as he expressed annoyance with the official ...

That’s the real irritant for me today. He felt one Sunderland player ought not to have been on the pitch in what was clearly a source of irritation for the Seasiders boss. The referee has had one today. Blackpool ended the game with 10 men as Connolly was shown a second yellow card for bringing down Jack Clarke. “It (the first booking) was cheap, but it was more the bit that winds me up is there was a player on their side that could have had three red cards or certainly three yellow cards or somewhere inbetween a yellow and a red card and he stays on the pitch. [the Seasiders](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/blackpool-fc) in front in the first half, but Ross Stewart levelled for the Black Cats after the break.

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Sunderland won't wait for potential Ellis Simms return despite ... (CalBearsMaven)

Ellis Simms was unhappy at recall to Everton, but Tony Mowbray can't see a Sunderland return.

"It's good that he is catching the eye of his manager and Everton's supporters to think that he can come and help them in their battle. [Youngest ever Sunderland players: Would Chris Rigg set a new record?](https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/features/youngest-ever-sunderland-players-would-chris-rigg-set-a-new-record) [Incredible stat that proves Ross Stewart is the Championship's top striker](https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/news/sunderland-incredible-stat-proves-ross-stewart-championships-top-striker) [Best and biggest Sunderland moments of a brilliant 2022](https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/features/best-and-biggest-sunderland-moments-of-a-brilliant-2022) [How might Sunderland replace Ellis Simms after his Everton recall?](https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/transfers/sunderland-replace-ellis-simms-after-everton-recall-transfers) ['He's Sunderland through and through and we feed off that...'](https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/news/sunderland-through-and-though-we-feed-off-thatlynden-gooch-trai-hume) We're working hard." “I spoke to Ellis in the hotel before he left and I think he was a bit frustrated as well but he's their player. Simms was a big part of the Sunderland attack in the first half of the season, but parent club Everton decided to end the loan deal early in the hope the 21-year-old could help them in their bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League. The player will be assessed at Everton now and there is a chance he could be available again towards the end of the month if Everton buy a new striker.

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Stewart scores again as Sunderland deny Blackpool (Ghanasoccernet.com)

Ross Stewart has five goals in his last six games - albeit with a three-month break within thatRoss Stewart's sixth goal in five games helped Sunderland ...

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Tony Mowbray makes remarkable illness reveal in verdict on ... (Sunderland Echo)

Tony Mowbray has revealed that their Sunderland squad was severely hit by an illness bug in the build up to their 1-1 draw with Blackpool.

A few of the lads who played this afternoon have been in their beds the last couple of days with illness. "We've had a lot of illness in the camp and maybe that was partly why we started slowly. "There's things to work on but it's good that the players are coming away from a Championship game disappointed that they haven't taken three points.

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Sky Sports pundit issues verdict on Sunderland blow involving Ellis ... (Football League World)

Sunderland were dealt a major blow on New Year's Eve when it was revealed that striker Ellis Simms had been recalled from his loan spell by parent club ...

Championship to the Premier League is a big gap, especially for centre-forwards. “I think [Lampard] had to do it. The Black Cats signed the 21-year-old in the summer on a season-long deal from the Toffees, and he had notched seven goals in 17 outings in the Championship as he led the line for the majority of his stint due to an injury to Ross Stewart.

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