Source: PA
Rout brings relief for Bruce
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was a relieved man after seeing his side finally end their winless run at the 10th attempt to climb out of relegation trouble.
Four goals inside 22 second-half minutes saw the Black Cats come from behind to see off Wigan 4-2 and ease them back into the top half of the Barclays Premier League table.
Bruce did not conduct the post-match press conference, but number two Eric Black admitted the manager was a happy man when the final whistle sounded.
Asked how Bruce was, Black said: "He's absolutely fine. His heart-rate is down to about 184.
"It hurts him. He's been a winner all his career and the last eight weeks have been exceptionally difficult.
"But I have known him a long time and he's a resolute character. He comes in every day and he drives people forward, and he will be a better manager, I am sure, for the eight weeks we have just come through."
