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Manchester United vs Sunderland: Match Report
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Manchester United vs Sunderland: Match Report

Sunderland’s premier league journey thus far saw them travel to Manchester in search of that first win of the season. A very sedated atmosphere in Old Trafford transcended to the pitch with neither side starting brightly. A factor that was welcomed by many Sunderland fans after the way their team started the last two games. […]

Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report
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Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report

The first leg of Sky’s Super Sunday saw Sunderland welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Stadium of Light. An air of positivity circulated around the stadium with renewed hopes in the club’s fortunes following a positive end to the transfer window. This transcended to the pitch as the home side started much the brighter. Positive link […]

Advocaat’s Admission
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Advocaat’s Admission

On the eve of Sunday’s big clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat has further pledged his future to the club. The Dutchman’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season although he has now revealed he would welcome the opportunity to stay on for longer. Only a few weeks ago […]

Alvarez U-Turn
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Alvarez U-Turn

Contrary to what we brought you here at Read Sunderland earlier in the week, it appears FIFA are willing to prolong the Ricky Alvarez transfer saga. On Wednesday, we brought you the news that San Lorenzo had agreed provisional terms with the former Sunderland loanee and were just awaiting confirmation of FIFA on the deal. […]

Decision on Alvarez imminent
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Decision on Alvarez imminent

The situation surrounding Sunderland loanee Ricky Alvarez turned into an unwanted transfer saga over the summer. Sunderland inserted a clause that stated the purchase of the player if they were to their regain premier league. After an injury-hit campaign that saw Alvarez make just thirteen appearances, the club was reluctant to commit to such clause. […]

International recap: Helped or Hindered (Part 2)
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International recap: Helped or Hindered (Part 2)

Jordan Pickford Fresh from his debut against the USA last week, Pickford continued to impress this time against Norwegian under 21 opposition. The Sunderland loan star was called into action more against Norway, pulling off a string of good saves to help the team to victory and yet another clean sheet. – Helped Steven Fletcher […]

Where’s your dark side Jack?
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Where’s your dark side Jack?

Dick Advocaat believes Jack Rodwell’s lack of aggression on the pitch is holding him back from becoming a key fixture in the Sunderland side. The start of the season revealed signs of the £10-million man they thought they were getting last summer. With a full pre-season under his belt and having now settled up in […]

International Recap: Helped or Hindered (Part 1)
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International Recap: Helped or Hindered (Part 1)

The international break is a dreaded period of the season for all Sunderland fans, therefore Read Sunderland have created a piece analyzing how Sunderland players have done whilst away. As these players travel away with their respective international teams we look at whether their international performances Help or Hinder their claim for a place in […]

Premier league rivals chasing Sunderland’s wonderkid?
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Premier league rivals chasing Sunderland’s wonderkid?

Chris Young of The Sunderland Echo is reporting that Tim Sherwood’s backroom staff at Aston Villa were keen spectators over England U21s and Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford in particular after their 1-0 victory over the USA U23s earlier this week. Pickford has been performing well for Preston North End after since joining on a season-long loan back in […]

Transfer Deadline Day Breakdown
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Transfer Deadline Day Breakdown

Deadline day is never quiet on Wearside. But it was predominantly a day of if’s and but’s this time round. It began this morning when Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie quashed any rumours that Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori was on the club’s radar. It was clear that if there was to be any movement with the Wearsiders it would be […]

Sunderland vs Exeter City: Match Report
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Sunderland vs Exeter City: Match Report

Nine goals. A home win. You’d be forgiven for thinking you were anywhere but on Wearside this evening. But that was the case as Sunderland took on League Two side Exeter City in the 2nd round of the Capital One Cup. The home side began by setting a unfortunately familiar slow tempo to the game, […]

What’s your all time Sunderland XI?
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What’s your all time Sunderland XI?

Here sits a one-off feature where we talk through our all time Sunderland XI. Think yours is better than any of ours? Tweet @ReadSunderland your XI and you m picked to have you may be picked to have say at Read Sunderland. Alex Finch (4-4-2) Sorenson Bardsley, Rae, Nosworthy, Gray Arca, Malbranque, Ball ©, Zenden Quinn, Phillips […]

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