Sunderland play their first home match of the 2015/16 season against Norwich City, with both teams looking to put disappointing opening day defeats behind them. The Black Cats succumbed to a 4-2 defeat to Leicester City last week, with many tipping Sunderland for relegation already. However, Dick Advocaat and his men will not let their […]
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat has informed Ellis Short that he wants Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele as his attacking maestro. However, according to Darren Lewis of the Daily Mirror, Spurs have set a hefty £15-million price tag which the Black Cats may struggle to meet. Advocaat is a fan of Dembele from their time together with […]
Sunderland are set to seal a double loan deal for Adnan Januzaj and former loan star Fabio Borini. According to reports from Craig Hope of the Mail Online, the Black Cats are set to bolster their ranks with the two loan deals this week. Despite Borini turning down a permanent £14-million move from Liverpool last […]
There are fresh reports today that Sunderland are pursuing Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes. Graeme Bailey of HITC reports that Sunderland are close to agreeing a £12-million fee for the Scottish International, with a few sweeteners added to the deal. Despite interest from rivals Middlesbrough, it is believed that Sunderland are in pole position to […]
The Capital One Cup will once again be part of the Sunderland fixture list again, with the second round draw being made this Thursday. ReadSunderland take a look at Sunderland’s best and worst moments in the capital one cup, Best Moment: 2013/14 We will look for any excuse to relive the wonderful cup run that […]
Since the end of last season, Sunderland fans have been longing for striking reinforcements to a team that were second lowest scorers last term. The departure of £9-million man Connor Wickham has only increased the need at the Stadium of Light, with fans becoming increasingly concerned, especially after Saturdays 4-2 defeat to Leicester City. With […]
Yesterday saw Sunderland begin the season in disappointing fashion, as the Black Cats succumbed to a 4-2 defeat at Leicester City. With fans slowly getting on board the ‘train of hope and optimism’ regarding Sunderland AFC this summer, the whole of Wearside quickly got off at the first stop with a crushing reality check. Three […]
Today saw a 4-2 defeat for Sunderland in what was a very disappointing start to the season for the Black Cats. Goals from Mahrez (2) and Vardy in the first-half killed the game off for what was supposed to be the bright start of the Dick Advocaat era. Goals from Steven Fletcher and Jermain Defoe […]
The Barclays Premier League season got off to a flyer today at the King Power stadium with goals flying in left, right and centre. A disastrous first half for Sunderland, which saw Leicester score three goals in fifteen minutes led to fans fearing the worst. Despite an improved second half the game ended in favour […]
Sunderland have been on the lookout this summer for genuine quality that will improve their squad. The business done by sporting director Lee Congerton has been well thought out and so far the club are yet to break the bank, this is despite signing five players so far. ReadSunderland look at the new recruits that […]
That time is upon us again where we sit and gaze with optimism and hope as our team graces a Premier League pitch for the first game of a new season. Read Sunderland look at what has been the four best and worst of Sunderland’s opening day games in recent times. Best: Sunderland 1-0 Arsenal […]
This week saw yet another injury problem hinder Sunderland’s summer transfer plans in the form of QPR attacking midfielder Leroy Fer. It is not the first this summer after Sunderland pulled out of a deal to sign Nicholas Lombaerts in the eleventh hour. So do these deals, or lack there of, signify change at Sunderland […]