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‘Absolute filth’ – 17 year old Chris Rigg scores with audacious backheel against Middlesbrough

‘Absolute filth’ – That’s fans fans are saying as 17 year old Chris Rigg scores with an audacious backheel against Middlesbrough.

Chris Rigg put Sunderland ahead on 25 minutes, the ball broke loose after a deflected shot, with Rigg getting onto it, touched it just past the keeper, looked to be going out wide of the goal, but he knew what he was doing, netting with style from a tight angle.

Middlesbrough made the better start of the two teams, with an early chance coming to Tommy Conway, who struck the crossbar with a header from close range, but the intent faded as the half progressed.

As half time approached, Romaine Mundle went down in the box but no penalty was given. Then there was almost an equaliser in added time as Isaiah Jones finds Latte Lath and he flicked just over.

Middlesbrough struggled to create anything clear and obvious in this second half, Boro described as wasteful in front of goal during the first half and uninventive in the second.

Sunderland held on for the win, top of the league for the time being ahead of the Saturday 3pm kick offs.

Don Goodman on Sky Sports Football: “Wow, wow, wow. That’s all I can say: wow! That is an incredible finish.”

“That’s the way Middlesbrough can hurt Sunderland – that pace in behind.

“When they get the ball into wide areas and get crosses into the box, Middlesbrough look dangerous.

“But Chris Rigg does well to win the ball back this time.”

Adam Lanigan (BBC Sport at the Stadium of Light): “Cheeky from Chris Rigg to find the net with a backheel. A mess from a Middlesbrough perspective with centre-half and goalkeeper on the floor in the area.

“The 17-year-old has his first goal since April. That came in a 5-1 thumping by Blackburn. This one will count for a whole lot more.

“The Sunderland fans are in full voice chanting, ‘Chris Rigg, ole, ole, ole’!

“A fascinating, breathless half of football ends with big moments at either ends.

“Sunderland wanted a penalty, Middlesbrough should have had an equaliser.

“Boro have been more composed and fluid over the piece but they trail to Chris Rigg’s goal.

“Sunderland have been dangerous on the break and full of youthful exuberance, personified by Rigg in his backheel.

“More of the same second half, please.”

Mark Drury (BBC Tees commentator): “It’s the local lad, Rigg just pounces on it, it’s a backheel finish.

“It’s a really good improvised finish from Chris Rigg.”

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Sunderland’s Regis Le Bris on the goalscorer Chris Rigg: “I don’t know [how he has that maturity], some players don’t have that maturity at 30.

“He wants to learn and has the personality to play in front of this crowd, who were amazing today.

“This midfield is very young, this team is very young, and I think that mixed culture is very interesting for us.”

Middlesbrough’s Michael Carrick: “[Trai Hume’s first-half challenge on Emmanuel Latte Lath] was a lot stronger than what the referee gave, it was reckless and dangerous, he’s gone through Emmanuel with excessive force. For me it is a red card, 100 per cent.

“Overall, we took the game to them.

“The goal is the goal, it comes after a deflection but that’s the way things are going for us at the moment.

“It was an even game and, if anything, we were the better team.”

Before the game, Chris Rigg praised Regis Le Bris and his effect on the club since his arrival as head coach at Sunderland, who before today’s game sat 2nd in the Championship table.

Luke O’Nien said: “Run of form at the start of the season… how much do you put that down to the new gaffer?”

Chris Rigg responded: “I think he’s been excellent, to be honest, coming In, obviously by yourself, he would have been nervous. New language, new culture. But I think he’s done excellent so far.”

Luke O’Nien: “In terms of aspirations for yourself, the club, what does it look like?”

Chris Rigg: “I think Just developing. I think everyone can see how, how much we are developing, so developing as a player, as a person and as a club, really. So just keep, keep going the way we are going.”

‘Absolute filth’ – Here’s how fans reacted as 17 year old Chris Rigg scores with an audacious backheel against Middlesbrough…

@mattyoliverr1: Playing for England in 3 years watch

@TJ_Hewitt: He’ll play for England within the next few years. Unbelievable talent. #safc

@SockCouncil: Great finish.

@Leigh_Brettwood: Absolute Fucking outrageous the kid is unreal 👌🏻😍👏🏻 #SAFC

@CharlieHolmes56: stop that young man

@ashton_sawyers: Fucking joke generational talent

@ThatCovPod: 🐈‍⬛ This guy has a massive future. Some player already at 17.

@MichaelJ5_: What a player

@Buntingfootball: What a finish that is from Chris Rigg, a teenager doing that. The composure is absolutely unbelievable there from that angle. The move out wide to open up the play there is really good. The pass from Mayenda is very smart indeed. Press has been much better but still a bit loose.

@PaddySisyphus: Considering Chriss Rigg is Chris Riggott but a bit less OTT, he shouldn’t be doing things like that.

@Leonfryatt1: Chris Rigg cold as fuck

@deanthomas_88: Like I said the other week massive talent this lad we should be keeping an eye on him

@russianpeetape: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Chris Rigg is ridiculously good

@GavinEvs: Oh my word Chris Rigg you fkn magical beauty you #SAFC

@gcxb: Chris Rigg is going to the very top of football what a player

@spud8550: Brilliant touch around the keeper and a cheeky finish by Chris Rigg.

@LetsMakeCake__: Cheeky finish by Chris Rigg then

@Mumsy09: What a goal take a bow Chris Rigg!!

@_Daryl_01: Chris Rigg is an exceptional talent #SAFC

@Cmeon_G: Chris Rigg will definitely go places. #Sunmid

@joel_gradwell: The cheek of that finish was pornhub level filthy. Which ironically is a website Chris Rigg can’t legally visit.

@hrendanbindle: It’s a Chris Rigg world and we’re all involuntarily cumming in it

@darrylburleigh: Absolute quality goal there by Chris Rigg! Good to see the #SAFC fans back in the SOL too

@CoreySorenson: Are you kidding me Chris Rigg?! 🤯🫡 #Sunderland #SAFC

@HunkyDogg: That’s some finish by Chris Rigg for Sunderland

@_SonOfTheDesert: If Mbappe scored that goal, commentators around the globe would be wanking themselves to death over it. Take a bow, Chris Rigg. #SUNMID

@GwionSamson: Chris Rigg is so SO good

@IanWrestling: What a composed finish outta Chris Rigg!

@KonnerWells25: Chris Rigg is a fucking joke! Absolute baller 🙌

@RyanEvans29: Chris Rigg!!!!!!!! What a goal!! I couldn’t believe he kept that in play! 1-0!!! LETS GO!! #SUNMID #SkyBetChampionship #SAFC

@alfklly: Chris Rigg is so nailed on for England man

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