The former Stoke City manager was in the process of building a young squad at Roker with the likes of Ally McCoist and Paul Bracewell learning their trade while he built his new team. Len Ashurst Sunderland Football Manager at Wembley stadium for League Cup final against Norwich City March 1985. Final Score: Norwich City 1-0 Sunderland. High-profile departures included Paul Bracewell, who left to join high-flying Everton, and in the first three games, seven players made their Sunderland debut. Although 1-0 to Chelsea at the time, Sunderland went on to win the game 3-2.