Source: Team_Talk
Sunderland a sleeping giant, says Jones
Kenwyne Jones says Sunderland are heading in the right direction after securing their Premier League survival with three games still to play.[LNB] The Black Cats had to endure an anxious wait last term, staying up by just two points, having also struggled to beat the drop in the 2007/8 campaign.[LNB]This season has been far more comfortable and Sunderland passed the 40-point barrier on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Burnley.[LNB]The result ensured that Steve Bruce's men can no longer go down and Jones is happy with the way things are developing.[LNB]The striker is convinced the future will be bright at the Stadium of Light, describing the club as a 'sleeping giant'.[LNB]"You can see the progress that's been made," Jones said in The Sun.[LNB]"Last year and the year before it went down to the final weekend or so, so it feels nice to know we are safe now, with three to play. [LNB]"You can see the quality we have in our team.[LNB]"This does feel like a side on the up. The club has always been a sleeping giant."
