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‘Best I’ve ever seen’ – Burnley chief J.J. Watt delivers verdict on ‘insane’ Sunderland celebrations
Sunderland Clinch Dramatic Win Over Coventry as J.J. Watt Praises Wild Celebrations
Sunderland secured a thrilling victory over Coventry City at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening, with Dan Ballard scoring in the 122nd minute to seal a 3-2 aggregate win and book a place in the play-off final against Sheffield United.
The late winner sparked jubilant scenes among the home supporters, and among those watching from afar was Burnley minority investor and former NFL star J.J. Watt.
Already looking forward to Burnley’s return to the Premier League, Watt was captivated by the emotion on display in Sunderland.
J.J. Watt Reacts to Sunderland’s Last-Gasp Goal
Taking to X, Watt wrote: “That was insane!!! Some of the best limbs I’ve ever seen. Sunderland. Wow. How can you not love football?”
He later referenced Peter Farrer, a fan known from the Netflix documentary Sunderland ‘Til I Die, joking:
“Somebody in Sunderland had to have a camera on Peter Farrer during tonight’s match right? Surely… We need his reaction and commentary ASAP.”
Regis Le Bris Praises Team Spirit After Hard-Fought Win
After the final whistle, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris acknowledged there were areas his team could improve, but he was full of praise for their resilience and unity.
“They went through tough spells but never gave up,” he said. “You could feel the energy—they are so committed to the club’s ambition and to each other.
Yes, you can critique some of the decisions, but they kept fighting. They play to win, right to the end.”
Le Bris also highlighted the importance of team spirit: “They’re not always perfect on the ball, but they represent this club and region so well. It’s about mentality, character, and pushing through adversity. This group truly embodies that.”
He also expressed gratitude to the fans, who created a rousing atmosphere—welcoming the team bus and standing by the squad throughout a tense match.
