article_snippet: Thirty-one matches later at the end of the season
article_snippet: , we had won 10 and drawn eight, taking we to the complete safety of 14th position. '
article_snippet: I will always remember fondly that miracle unbeaten run, a vein of form for which I was honoured to be short-listed for the Barclays Premier League Manager of the Year Award.
article_snippet: I leave Sunderland feeling proud of all of we achievements during my tenure, not least reaching the club's first cup final in 22 years, when we took more than 30,000 fans to the Capital One Cup Final at Wembley. '
article_snippet: Of the three Tyne-Wear derby matches since I joined the club as manager, I am very proud that we were able to win all three, two of which were away from home.'
article_snippet: Gus Poyet pointed to Paolo di Canio's side's 'miracle run' last season, where they beat Chelsea and Manchester United away .
article_snippet: I also thank my staff for their valuable assistance, the players for all their efforts and, in particular, the fans, who demonstrate such unbelievable passion for the club. '