A tear-stained thank-you letter to Grant. Grant Leadbitter has revealed he helped Sunderland reach the League One play-off final just a day after the death of his mother. Grant Leadbitter played through the “horrible” heartbreak of losing his mum to help Sunderland reach Wembley. The Black Cats midfielder helped his side to a 1-0 aggregate victory following a 0-0 draw at Portsmouth on Thursday.
Andrew Glover pens a personal thank-you to Grant Leadbitter ‘possibly his last Boro hero’. Sunderland midfielder leads boyhood club to play-off final a day after mother's tragic death Grant Leadbitter didn’t tell the majority of the squad about her passing before the win over Portsmouth. The midfielder put in a battling performance, keeping his sadness a secret from team mates.

Grant Leadbitter has revealed his anguish after leading Sunderland to the play-off final the day after the death of his mum. Wembley now beckons for Sunderland, who will face either Charlton or Doncaster in the showpiece event. Grant Leadbitter helps steer Sunderland to play-off final a day after his mother’s death GRANT LEADBITTER help steer Sunderland to the League One play-off final the day after his mother died. Leadbitter played to the full game as the Black Cats drew 0-0 with Portsmouth in the semi-final second leg on Thursday at Fratton Park as Jack Ross's side secured their place at Wembley. Leadbitter’s mum Susan passed away from cancer on Wednesday night, but only Jack Ross and close mate George Honeyman knew. Grant Leadbitter appreciates the messages of support he has received from Sunderland and Middlesbrough fans after being granted a leave of absence, according to Phil Parkinson. Grant Leadbitter has revealed his anguish after leading Sunderland to the play-off final the day after the death of his mum. They fought out a […]
Sunderland AFC Grant Leadbitter kept mother's tragic death a secret as Sunderland reached Wembley. Grant Leadbitter 12:54, 17 MAY 2019.