Kristjaan Speakman has been defended after heavy criticism from Sunderland fans recently. Kristjaan Speakman has come under fire for Sunderland’s rapid decline this season, with the club sat tenth in the Championship after a number of strange decisions. Supporters accepted Tony Mowbray’s sacking in December as they were under the assumption that a better replacement would be brought in, but they were left frustrated when Michael Beale replaced him. The former Rangers manager went onto win four of his 12 games in charge and left with the Black Cats sat five points adrift from the playoffs. Mike…