What Sunderland fans are saying about Mike Dodds, Alex Pritchard, Jobe Bellingham and West Brom win

Sunderland got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over West Brom – and fans have been reacting on social media.

An interim coaching team, led by Mike Dodds, took charge of the team following Tony Mowbray’s sacking earlier in the week.

After a goalless first half, Sunderland took the lead when Dan Ballard headed home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick, before Dan Neil added a second six minutes from time.

West Brom substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante pulled one back for the Baggies but it was too little too late.

Here's how some Sunderland fans reacted to the result:

@MichaelPotts_: Superb performance, superb game. Immense character (again) from this young #SAFC lot after losing Uncle Tony. Delighted for Mike Dodds - could tell he properly wanted that one and his sub changed the game. Ballard, Hume, Pritch 10/10.

@bamgboyeolu: Mike Dodds got it spot on it’s been a tough week for us it’s good to see produce better performance

@AlexSAFC17: Ballard massive. Hume so many big tackles. Jobe a born number nine. Clarke electric. Pritch changed the game. Dan Neil is a beautiful man. So much quality in this team.

@Cain_Paul75: I'm happy with a 2-1 scoreline, but once again, the officials have lost the plot. Jobe onside for 'first goal', Pritchard hit with an elbow and only a yellow given. Plus, quite a few other decisions for both teams. The EFL need to sort this out.

@blake_keeble: Great win and response from a young group considering they lost a manager they loved this week. Domination, matureness and quality shown against one of the best in the division… reflecting a resilient bunch at #SAFC

@SierraLeeholme: Much needed win for the ethical wizards that! Should’ve been more comfortable with Jobe's perfectly good goal being ruled out but the less said about EFL officiating the better. Onto a really difficult game against Leeds on Tuesday!!!

@Padraigthe4th: Very tidy performance all things considered. WBA are a well-organised and well-structured side. Deserved the win on the balance of play, thought Ballard was class and Pritchard changed the game when he came on.

@MatthewDix151: 30 mins. two assists. and that’s why alex pritchard must start and can’t be sold