By Chris Harris  When a side is doomed to relegation, it's not
uncommon to see them throw off the shackles and enjoy their stay
in the top flight while it lasts. That doesn't seem to be the
case at Sunderland.  Ask Ian Laws of the Sunderland Echo to name
his highlight of the Mackems' campaign and, after a brief pause,
he chooses "May 8. The day after the season ends." That response
is indicative of the malaise on Wearside.  Sunderland went down
a fortnight ago, ironically on the night they produced their
most resilient display of the season to hold Manchester United
at Old Trafford in a goalless draw. Ultimately, they just
haven't been good enough.  What irks Laws and others like him is
that West Ham and Wigan, who were left trailing in Sunderland's
wake a year ago, have reached a Cup Final apiece this term and
look completely at home in the Premiership. Why isn't the same
true of Sunderland?  "One reason is that the new signings have
been a let-down," explains Laws. "People were brought into the
side in key