Sunderland news: Tony Mowbray sets out next priority as Black Cats prepare for play-off push
- Planet Sport writer
- 10 April 2023
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray wants his players to target back-to-back home wins to boost their play-off push following a 1-0 win against Cardiff in the Welsh capital.
Dennis Cirkin's 61st-minute goal earned three points for the Black Cats and moved them to within four points of sixth place.
"We lacked a bit of a cutting edge and ruthlessness in the box. Someone who makes their living from scoring goals is probably what is missing," said Mowbray.
"We knew they had physicality in their team and they are fighting for their lives and I was happy with the way we saw things out. You could see Cardiff's spirit and togetherness.
"I would think, with the backing of their support, they will find enough to get some wins between now and the end of the season.
"When you look at our fixtures on paper, if we are at our best at home against Birmingham City on Saturday we can win.
"At home against Huddersfield on Tuesday, despite the really good run Neil (Warnock) has got them on, we could win. If we can make it nine points from this game and the next two, we won't be far off it.
"We might not be in the top six, but it will become really nervy then. Let's just play the games and if we get beaten in the next two it doesn't really matter in the bigger picture."
