NIALL Quinn says players under his chairmanship at the Stadium of Light will know what it means to have the honour of wearing the famous Sunderland strip.

Few players have worn the red and white stripes with as much pride or distinction as Quinn himself.

And one of the very first things he plans to do is to let his squad know exactly what he expects of a Sunderland player.

He said: "This is a very special club.

"Everything about it is special. from the fans who come through the turnstiles to the rich history it has built up through the decades. and the players have to realise what an honour it is to represent it.

"When I was playing here, when the club ...