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Le Bris writing a happy ending for Black Cats

- SIMON BIRD

FOR six years and three series, Netflix charted the emotional ups and downs of Sunderland - and inadvertently laid the foundations for Regis Le Bris' inspired revival.

The new French boss has watched the worldwide hit documentary.

He held a meeting with the club's historian to learn about the city and he realised where a spark for his reign was to be found in its most recent history.

From plunging to League One in front of the cameras, fans crying and a city in despair, Sunderland are now top of the Championship.

Four games, four wins. A young, energetic side drilled into unexpected promotion challengers, despite selling their best player Jack Clarke. And with a modern, no ego, modest, tactical head coach at the helm.