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£4m Sunderland flop has now scored 25 goals in all competitions this season
Grigg himself admitted that leaving Wigan was a regrettable decision. His stint at Sunderland was marred by off-field controversies, instability within the club, and the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought football activities to a standstill. These challenges seemed to drain Grigg’s confidence and form, particularly during a period when Sunderland faced immense pressure to secure promotion from League One.