Andy Reid was delighted for Sunderland's fans after they secured Premiership safety on Saturday with victory over Middlesbrough.

Reid said: "It is brilliant for the fans, the players, the manager and chairman. Now we can look forward to next season and hopefully not looking at a relegation battle. That has got to be the aim.

"I came to this club a few times before I joined and when you look at the stadium and the training facilities, you don't need anyone to tell you this club does belong in the Premier League."