Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
MARQUIS: I’LL MAKE MOST OF MY BIG CHANCE
SUNDERLAND
Wyke 10
Harness 7, Marquis 25, 85 pen JOHN MARQUIS is reaping the rewards of staying focused while he was out of the Portsmouth line-up.
The striker (above) struck twice as Kenny Jackett’s side made it four
BLACKPOOL
Kaikai 66
BLACKPOOL’S Sullay Kaikai is determined to improve on his six-goal return last season after hitting his first this term.
The midfielder said: “I’ve got a target I want to achieve this season.
“I want to improve on last season, so hopefully I can achieve that and help the team move up the table now.
“Hopefully, I can get some more opportunities and build on my goal.” wins from five to end Sunderland’s unbeaten start to the season.
The hitman has grabbed his chance after an injury to Ellis Harrison and said: “I had to be ready and, when Ellis unfortunately got injured, I wanted to make the most of my opportunity.
“Hopefully, the goals will continue.” Charlie Wyke
DARREN FERGUSON says Peterborough need to push on following back-to-back victories.
After beating Wigan in midweek, goals from Jonson Clarke-harris and Siriki Dembele secured another win.
Posh boss Ferguson said: “We went on a long run by beating some good sides last season and we’ve done it again.
“We need to keep our momentum going.” levelled for Sunderland after Marcus Harness put the visitors ahead. But Marquis sealed the points, adding the third from the spot after Black Cats’ Luke O’nien was sent off.
Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson said: “There will be setbacks during the season and this is a knock for us.”
DONCASTER
Sims 27
Kirk 26, Pickering 70
JOSH SIMS was left feeling frustrated after his first senior Doncaster goal counted for nothing.
The on-loan winger, 23, said: “To get my first goal is something I’m proud of.
“We have another game coming so that will be good, we will look at the areas we’ve conceded from and put that right.”
Harry Pickering hit Crewe’s winner after
Sims cancelled out Charlie Kirk’s opener.