SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Luke O'Nien of Sunderland looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Chris Rigg’s former coach delivers exciting verdict as Sunderland ‘diamond’ continues to impress.
Sunderland star Chris Rigg has rightfully earned praise from one of his former coaches.
The Black Cats have endured an electric start to the 2024/25 Championship campaign.
Unlike the latter half of the 2023/24 Championship season, there is massive belief amongst the squad, and confidence is at an all-time high amongst the young ranks, with new French coach Regis Le Bris clearly succeeding in getting the very best out of his squad.
The current Sunderland side have impressed in particular in the centre-of-the-park, with both Chris Rigg and Jobe Bellingham particularly showing clear signs of improvement this season, with both even being tipped to play for England in their career.
Sunderland have several youngsters who have stepped up this campaign, however Rigg in particular has rightfully been praised as ‘cool and calm’ this season, and looking at the impact he has had on the team so far, it is no surprise to see why.
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Sunderland gem Chris Rigg praised by former coach
At the age-of-17, Rigg continues to defy expectations on the weekly, with him notching two goals so far in the league against Middlesbrough and Leeds United at the Stadium of Light.
The youngsters has unsurprisingly gained the plaudits by one of his former coaches, with his previous futsal coach for Hebburn Town Steven Richardson opening up on the youngster and how he was always destined for the top.
Per The Chronicle, Richardson said: “He’s so cool and calm in the house. He knows how good he is and that’s not a bad thing. He knows when he goes out on that pitch he’s going to give everything he’s got, not a thing less. He knows his ability will help him as well.
