Former Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray was reportedly invited to the Championship play-off final at Wembley by Black Cats owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, and he received a hero’s welcome from the red-and-white faithful on his way into the stadium.
In heartwarming scenes on Wembley Way, Mowbray was mobbed by Sunderland supporters, many of whom took the chance to thank him for his contribution to the club’s resurgence over the past two seasons. The 61-year-old, who left the club in December 2023, was all smiles as he posed for selfies, shook hands, and shared conversations with fans who still hold him in high regard.
Supporters surrounded him in a spontaneous show of appreciation, creating a moment that felt just as emotional as it was joyous. You can watch those brilliant scenes by following this link. Though Mowbray’s departure came under difficult circumstances midway through the season, the foundations he laid, particularly in nurturing young talents, instrumental in Sunderland’s progression under Régis Le Bris, who guided the team to a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Wembley to secure Premier League promotion.
What Régis Le Bris said about Sunderland’s stunning win
“It’s a fantastic scenario for us, again,” Le Bris said. “Like the semi-final, just absolutely fantastic. Tough for the coaches and fans probably but again we showed strong character. Even when we were not dominant, even when we have struggled as a squad, we stay connected and stick to our plan. Then later in the game, you feel that maybe can change the momentum. This was the case today.
