As much as I dislike Leeds as a Sunderland fan it's always a cracking away day so I'd say yes. Although I carnt see it happening anytime soon.
Another one of the "we belong in the Premier League" brigade along with West Sham etc. Boring. You'll be there when you're good enough. Right now, you aren't.
We went pretty close recently. I definitely agree that woithout a good team, I wouldn't like to be in the PL and get our ass kicked every game and drop again. So yes, when we're good enough (hopefully very soon!).