Regis le Bris speaking to Sky Sports: “I liked the win most! In this industry you have to win so find a way. New coach for Tottenham and the lads did well because we had to adapt but still be proactive. We didn’t create many chances but lots of opportunities close to the box. Their positional play is unpredictable, we know the ideas and they found one or two passes in the first half but after that it was about key moments.”
On how Spurs played: “It wasn’t so different, small details but at that level this makes a difference. After three defeats at home, it was important to rebuild our fortress. I appreciated the energy of the group.”
On the energy at home: “The lads are ambitious. They want to win. We don’t know what we can achieve. The first goal of staying in the league is done but after that we never know. It is all about standards. This one was tough. Even though Tottenham are struggling in the league, it was still difficult.”
On pushing for Europe: “Not me directly but I know the players are talking behind me! We want to be a top-10 team and we want to achieve that consistency. We still have a lot to do and we want to enjoy this period.”
Jamie O’Hara on Sky Sports News:
“Solanke’s performance today needs to be studied. It’s one of the worst performances I’ve seen.
“It’s remarkable some of the football I’ve seen. De Zerbi must be scratching his head. We don’t deserve anything from the game – Kinsky was the best player!
“They have not done enough. We have offered nothing.
“Absolutely shocking. Didn’t deserve anything from the game. Sunderland took control and created good opportunities. Kinsky made some really good saves but it’s a terrible goal to concede.
“It sums up Spurs this season. They did absolutely nothing, offered nothing.
“Non-existent performances all over the park. Conor Gallagher, shocking. Kolo Muani, shocking. Solanke, shocking. Richarlison, shocking.
“Udogie, shocking. You can’t carry six players when you are fighting relegation! You have to fight and put in a performance.
“Absolutely woeful again. I can’t believe how bad this team have got. De Zerbi is a good manager but he can’t produce miracles; the players have to produce for him.
“Nowhere near good enough. The quality on the pitch is non-existent. These players have fallen so far off from where they think they are as footballers.
“I am not seeing anything from this team that warrants staying in the Premier League. There is nothing that says they can stay up. There isn’t enough fight, quality or passion.
“For the majority of the game, I couldn’t believe what I was watching. These players are nowhere near it.
“He hasn’t got the players. I think you could see a style of play from Tottenham; he knows what he is doing in terms of how he wants them to play.
“A slower build-up and possession-based. You could see what he is trying to do but you have to rely on the players to put in a performance.
“What can you do as a manager? You are waiting to get beaten as they are not producing quality on the pitch. There is not enough quality.
“The players, it’s remarkable, the performances they are putting in at this stage of the season and what is on the line.
“Solanke, £60m Spurs paid for him! He was meant to be Harry Kane’s replacement but it looks like he’s forgotten how to play football.
“I couldn’t believe what I was working. De Zerbi is not a miracle worker.
“They have not won this year. It will be April 18 next weekend and Spurs haven’t won in the Premier League.
“Where are the points coming from? They need seven or eight points. Where are they coming from? I can’t see it.
Chances of staying up? “10 per cent from what I’m watching. The players are not good enough and are not producing.
“Pumped by Nottingham Forest and beaten by Sunderland. West Ham have got fight. Forest picked up another point. Leeds have fight and have energy at home.
“I don’t see anything from Spurs to say they can get out of this. I cannot believe how bad this team have got.”
🗣️ ‘I think the lads showed good energy and good togetherness once again.’
Régis Le Bris on today’s victory over Spurs ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/jge8KLslOt
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) April 12, 2026
“I think today for us was a nearly perfect game!”
Granit Xhaka and Nordi Mukiele share their thoughts on Spurs’ performance and reflect on the goal that stopped them in their tracks! ❌ pic.twitter.com/kMqFKBb8FK
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026