Joe Nicholson reacts as Sunderland are beaten 2-1 by Coventry despite Amad Diallo goal

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 2-1 defeat against Stoke City

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's goalless draw against Coventry City

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 2-1 win over Birmingham City

Joe Nicholson reacts following Sunderland's 1-0 defeat against Cardiff City

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 2-1 defeat against Ipswich at the Stadium of Light

Joe Nicholson reacts as Sunderland are beaten 2-0 by Luton Town in the Championship play-offs

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 3-1 win over Norwich City

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland huge 2-1 win over West Brom

Joe Nicholson reacts as Sunderland are beaten by Sheffield United

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 1-0 win over Cardiff City

Joe Nicholson reacts as Sunderland draw with Bristol City after late penalty

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's resounding 5-0 win over Southampton

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 2-1 win over Rotherham at the Stadium of Light

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 4-0 defeat against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland’s 2-2 draw against Watford

Joe Nicholson reacts as Sunderland reach the Championship play-offs by beating Preston

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's goalless draw against Burnley

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 3-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday

Joe Nicholson reacts as Sunderland are beaten 5-1 by Stoke City on Alex Neil's Stadium of Light return

Joe Nicholson reacts following Sunderland's 3-1 win over Blackburn Rovers

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 1-1 draw against Luton Town

Joe Nicholson and Phil Smith react after Sunderland's 1-0 defeat against Bristol City

Sunderland 1 Huddersfield 2: Joe Nicholson reacts after home defeat

Joe Nicholson reacts after Sunderland's 3-1 win over QPR at Loftus Road