Richardson captained the Black Cats to a resounding win

Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson insists the 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday was the perfect response to a tough week.

The Black Cats recorded their biggest win of the campaign just nine days after former boss Roy Keane left the Stadium of Light.

Richardson told BBC Radio Newcastle: "Obviously it's been a hard time for us but we are on the up.

"It was a tremendous performance from everyone, everyone did their graft."

He added: "We did Ricky (Sbragia), Neil (Bailey) and Yorkie (Dwight Yorke) proud, and it was a good performance from the whole team.

"Ricky's doing a good job at the moment and long may it continue.

"Hopefully we can beat Hull next week."

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