Sunderland fans would have been forgiven for wondering what lay ahead for them this season after something of a slow start to the campaign. Back-to-back draws against Ipswich and Oxford United meant that Sunderland were left searching for their first league win of the season as they headed into their third league clash of the new campaign. After missing out on promotion last time around, Jack Ross’ side would have been keen to hit the ground running. That wasn’t the case, with the Black Cats lacking that little bit extra in the final third. Saturday’s win against Portsmouth would have been...…Sunderland fans would have been forgiven for wondering what lay ahead for them this season after something of a slow start to the campaign. Back-to-back draws against Ipswich and Oxford United meant that Sunderland were left searching for their first league win of the season as they headed into their third league clash of the new campaign. After missing out on promotion last time around, Jack Ross’ side would have been keen to hit the ground running. That wasn’t the case, with the Black Cats lacking that little bit extra in the final third. Saturday’s win against Portsmouth would have been...WW…