Tommy Watson spoke to the media after hitting Sunderland’s winner in the play-off final against Sheffield UnitedTommy Watson admitted his phone had “absolutely blew up” in the aftermath of his sensational match-winning cameo at Wembley,

Outgoing Sunderland winger Tommy Watson's stunning final contribution in a Black Cats shirt means Regis Le Bris' side will join him in the Premier League next season

Liverpool aces have responded to Tommy Watson's emotional message after the Sunderland youngster fired the Black Cats to the Premier League.

After the dramatic late winner from Dan Ballard in the semi-final against Coventry City, Tommy Watson ensured his last kick as a Sunderland player in the fifth minute of stoppage time was to fire the Black Cats back into the top flight. Watson’s late winner at Wembley ahead of his summer move to Brighton added to Eliezer Mayenda’s equaliser.

The Sunderland winger is a good example of Brighton's approach of patience combined with persistence in the transfer market

SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise after Sunderland’s play-off hero Tom Watson accidentally swore live on air. Winger Watson – set for a £10million move to Brighton – sealed an