8 Things Sunderland Fans Need To Know About Adam Matthews

6. His First Senior Goal Was A Fluke

Rebecca Naden/PA ArchiveMatthews scored his first senior goal in a 4-0 victory over Watford, although it came thanks to a considerable slice of good luck. The Welshman sent in a 50 yard free kick, which was misjudged horribly by Hornets goalkeeper Scott Loach and allowed to trickle into the net. As mentioned, Matthews is hardly a goalscoring threat, having bagged just five times since his professional debut in 2009. However, he has been praised throughout his career for his consistent quality and professionalism, as proven by the next point on this list...