Ekwah joined Sunderland in January from West Ham and he arrived on Wearside having yet to make his senior debut.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tony-mowbray-labels-pierre-ekwah-26956407

"I didn't know where my future was going to be but I was confident enough in my ability," said Mowbray, who left Blackburn along with his long-time number two Mark Venus, who moved with him to Wearside.

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The Black Cats beat fifth placed West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Wearside on Saturday and will look to make it back-to-back home wins under interim manager Mike Dodds.

Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/daniel-farke-given-clear-indication-28275842

The defeat kept up Stoke boss Alex Neil's 100 percent record against his former club since he jumped ship in August last year, having also triumphed 5-1 on Wearside in March.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderlands-clash-best-team-league-27960304

Tony Mowbray has thanked Sunderland fans for the 'amazing support' and 'warmth' they showed towards him during his 15-month spell in charge on Wearside.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tony-mowbray-thanks-amazing-sunderland-28287882