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Spanish club Real Betis look set to make a £5 million profit on former Sunderland midfielder Alfred N’Diaye, according to the Sunderland Echo. The Senegal international joined the Black Cats for £3 million in 2013 in Martin O’Neill’s last transfer window, only to be shipped out on loan by both Paolo Di Canio and Gus […]
Being a Sunderland fan has never been easy. Whether it be the seemingly never-ending battle against relegation, trouble in the boardroom or a mixture of the two, the club never seems to get things right. The transfer window has often also proved to be a frustrating time for us, despite there being few competitive games […]
Santiago Vergini looks set to leave the Stadium of Light after three seasons, according to the Sunderland Echo. The defender, who can play as both a centre back and right back, looks set to return to his native Argentina with Boca Juniors after they agreed a £1.5 million fee with Sunderland. Vergini is reported to […]
Sunderland’s leading goalscorer Jermain Defoe has signed a one-year contract extension with Sunderland, keeping him at the Stadium of Light until 2019. The 33-year-old scored 18 goals in all competitions last season, proving to be the pivotal player in the relegation battle. Speaking of the deal, Black Cats boss Sam Allardyce said: “Jermain is one […]
Sunderland are lining up a bid for Athletic Bilbao winger Ibai Gomez, according to the Sunderland Echo. After an injury hit season, the 26-year-old is available for a cut-price fee of £2.3 million – seemingly somewhat of a bargain if he is able to “do a Kirchhoff” and find his fitness. Big Sam is looking […]
Sunderland outcast Emanuele Giaccherini could move to Watford in the summer, according to HITC, The 31-year-old has struggled to adapt to the Premier League following his £6.5 million move to Sunderland from Juventus, spending last season on loan in his native Italy with Bologna. With just one year remaining on his contract, it is thought […]
After surviving yet another relegation battle by the skin of their teeth, Sunderland have guaranteed their Premier League status for at least a tenth consecutive season. It came at a cost. Dick Advocaat was begged to come back by Ellis Short after saving the Black Cats at the end of the 14/15 season, only for […]
Three poor refereeing decisions meant that Sunderland’s final game of the season ended in a draw, rather than the Black Cats taking away three points. A youthful Sunderland side took the lead just before half-time thanks to Jack Rodwell’s strike. Watford levelled through Prodl just three minutes after the break, only for Jeremain Lens to […]
After securing Premier League safety against Everton on Wednesday, Sunderland can relax at Watford on Sunday knowing there is little to play for. The Black Cats are fixed in 17th place – they cannot overtake Bournemouth and Newcastle, Norwich and Aston Villa’s relegations are already confirmed. As a result, Sam Allardyce has confirmed that he […]
Sunderland take on Everton tomorrow night in a game that could see the Black Cats secure their Premier League safety. Victory for the home team will do that, but it isn’t game over if Sunderland only manage a draw. Ahead of the nail-biting final home game of the season, Read Sunderland have compiled a quiz […]
So this could well be it. Sunderland take on Everton tomorrow night in a match that could have huge ramifications across the whole of the North East. A victory for the Black Cats will guarantee their Premier League status for next season, perhaps more importantly also securing at least a £100 million payout from the […]
Sunderland took a monumental stride towards Premier League safety after twice coming from behind to beat Chelsea 3-2 in a thrilling game at the Stadium of Light. The Blues could have been reduced to ten men in the first minute of the match, with Gary Cahill bringing down Jermain Defoe just after kick off. Referee […]
