Kenwyne Jones scores for Sunderland
Kenwyne Jones
He’s big and strong but cannot finish. However, his goal on Sunday earned an important point for Sunderland.
He is not a footballer that you would label “bound to score”.
However, now and then Trinidad and Tobago and English Premier League striker Kenwyne Jones sticks in an important goal- like yesterday when he put his side in the lead with a ninth minute header in a league match against Manchester City.
Jones out-jumped the defence to head in the cross provided by Frenchman Steed Malbranque and beat goalkeeper Shay Given. It was his eighth goal for the season.
Sunderland held on for dear life but had to share a point when Adam Johnson scored in extra time.
However, Jones’ goal gave Sunderland a seven goal cushion from the relegation zone and they are now in 14th place with 31 points.
Good show, Kenwyne. How about another goal in the next game?