SUNDERLAND'S team coach was slapped with a PARKING TICKET hours before their clash against Leeds.
The Black Cats, who drew 0-0 against Leeds were gearing up for Tuesday evening’s showdown at Elland Road, found themselves in a spot of bother outside a hotel in Yorkshire.
Mike Dodds' side booked a night in the Clayton Hotel in Leeds for their Championship game against Daniel Farke's squad.
But the Sunderland coach that the senior team were travelling on to Yorkshire was unfortunately parked on a double yellow line outside.
And it was not long until a vigilant ticket warden slapped a bright yellow penalty notice on the windshield.
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Fans couldn’t help but quip about the incident, with one saying: “There goes the summer transfer budget!”
Alongside not having a manager as Dodds is currently caretaker after Beale was sacked in February - the Blacks Cats have been in financial worry.
Sunderland were not very active in the January transfer with only two low-wage transfers - Leo Hjelde and Romaine Mundle - due to Financial Fair Play regulations.
The club have chosen an approach to rely on their academy rather than take a risk in recruiting new talent so they do not commit to high fees and wages for players unlikely to provide a return on investment.
Meanwhile Leeds, under the guidance of Daniel Farke, are looking to bounce back from a recent setback—a 2-1 defeat at Coventry City that nudged them out of the Championship’s automatic promotion spots.
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Now in third place, Leeds trail second-placed Ipswich Town by a single point and leaders Leicester City by two, with the latter having a game in hand.
While Ipswich sits out tonight, preparing for their encounter with Watford, Leeds has the chance to reclaim a top-two position.
Sunderland have managed only one win in their last ten outings.
The relegation of Southampton, Leicester City, and Leeds United last season has left them eager for a swift return to the top tier.
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Meanwhile the Black Cats harbour their own aspirations for promotion.