Sunderland opened their 2016/17 premier league account with a hard-fought defeat to Manchester City this afternoon. The Black Cats did not get off to the best start when Patrick Van Aanholt brought down Raheem Sterling in the area conceding a fourth-minute penalty. Sergio Aguero confidently stepped up to convert despite Vito Mannone guessing the right […]
With the new season upon us tomorrow, we caught up with ReadManCity editor Ben Warner for a quick Q&A about tomorrow’s opponents. 1. How have City coped in pre-season? Any winning runs we should be concerned about? Not at all, really. The high point was probably a 3-0 win over St. Johnstone which none of […]
Sunderland manager David Moyes held his first pre-match press conference today as the Black Cats travel to Manchester tonight when they are the visitors to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City tomorrow tea-time. It is fair to say that this wasn’t a dull presser, with the Scot revealing plenty of news about the […]
Everton have today turned down an offer from Sunderland for defender Phil Jagielka. The news comes after the Toffees had made a £18-million offer for the Black Cats’ star man Lamine Kone on Monday evening. It is believed by the Daily Mail that Sunderland wanted Jagielka as a part of the deal for Kone, with […]
We’re now just days away from the new Premier League campaign and the excitement is certainly building across two-thirds of the north-east and nationwide. Last season was a pretty special one for plenty of sides. Many, of course, remember the 2015/16 campaign for Leicester City’s historic rise to fame and glory as they lifted the […]
Everton have made a second bid of £18million for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone, according to The Express. Ronald Koeman has already seen a bid of £14million rejected for the 27-year-ol but is to test Sunderland’s new boss David Moyes with an improved offer. Leicester City and West Brom also hold interest in the centre-back, though, […]
Sunderland have reportedly reignited their interest in Diafra Sakho after his move to West Brom fell through last week due to a suspected failed medical, according to the Northern Echo. West Brom had agreed a deal with West Ham worth £16m for the Senegal international, with £10m to be paid in full with another £6m […]
Jack Rodwell has today spoke to Richard Mennear of the Sunderland Echo , stating his desire to push on under David Moyes this season. However, Rodwell has expressed his wish to continue in red and white at the heart of the defence. The former Manchester City man has proved his versatility in pre-season, operating across […]
Sunderland have today entered the race for Christian Benteke according to reports from Simon Bird of the Daily Mirror. Black Cats boss David Moyes has made a strong and powerful striker a priority this summer and has the out-of-favour Anfield striker in his sights. But Moyes’ former club Everton also have an audacious move for […]
According to Keith Downie of Sky Sports, South African midfielder Steven Pienaar is training with Sunderland in pre-season, with David Moyes offering his former employee and friend a chance to regain his fitness. South African midfielder Steven Pienaar is training with Sunderland following his release from Everton in the summer. — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August […]
Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt is a genuine target for Championship side Leeds United according to reports from Phil Hay of the Yorkshire Evening Post. The midfielder has no future at the Stadium of Light and spent the majority of last season out on loan at Leeds United. The £2.5-million signing has a year left on […]
Sunderland have today offered Lamine Kone a brand new deal. The news has come in the wake of a reported £18-million bid from Everton for the strong defender. Kone, who arrived at Sunderland in January from Lorient for £5-million, is a key part of David Moyes’ plans and a new deal for key players has […]