Roker Report

“We had the better chances at the start. We knew we were playing against a good side, and the speed of the game was unbelievable. Some players could not handle it in the end.

“We had to score a goal, but it was not to be. At the end of the game, the better side had more luck than we had. Some players still need match fitness.

“Everyone did well, but up front we could not score that chance we got.”

Spurs had beaten the Lads 3-1 earlier in the season on their patch and arrived in fourth position looking to do the double over ninth placed Sunderland. A teenage Raich Carter had other ideas!