OTD: (30/10/2018): Simon Grayson’s Fighting Talk Proves Futile as Sunderland’s Struggles Continue

One win from 14 games had put Sunderland manager Simon Grayson under enormous pressure ahead of a crucial clash with Bolton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light. After what had been a reasonable start to the season, Sunderland appeared to have fallen back into their old ways, with a lack of drive and determination on the pitch matched by growing apathy amongst an increasingly fed-up fanbase off it. Ahead of their eighth attempt to secure a home victory, Grayson discussed his future with the media and expressed confidence that his side could turn things around, insisting that he still trusted…