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Chris Sparks

Chris Sparks

Sports Journalist · 281 articles

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Allardyce eyes English full-back
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Allardyce eyes English full-back

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is eyeing a summer swoop for Crystal Palace defender Martin Kelly according to the Daily Mirror. Big Sam is in the market for a defender and Kelly could be the man to fill the problematic full-back position. A fee in the region of £2.5-million has been quoted for Kelly and it […]

Larsson focused on Sweden as Sunderland future hangs in balance
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Larsson focused on Sweden as Sunderland future hangs in balance

Sunderland’s long-serving midfielder Sebastian Larsson has stated that he is fresh and ready for Euro 2016 as the former Birmingham City man looks to put a disappointing personal campaign behind him in France this summer. Larsson has jetted off to France with his Swedish compatriots as they look to cause an upset at Euro 2016. […]

Sunderland 3-0 Everton: Player Ratings
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Sunderland 3-0 Everton: Player Ratings

Sunderland clinched their premier league safety with a game to spare for the third year running last night as the Black Cats thrashed Everton 3-0. The Stadium of Light was a sea of red and white as yet another sell-out crowd cheered the Wearsiders on as they claimed a famous victory which not only secured […]

‘What a night tonight could be!’ A Q&A with Simon Crabtree
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‘What a night tonight could be!’ A Q&A with Simon Crabtree

Read Sunderland caught up with football commentator and Sunderland fan Simon Crabtree this week to pick his brains on all things SAFC as the Black Cats enter the final two games of the Premier League season. Firstly, thank you for the interview Simon. What do you make of Sunderland’s season and has it surprised you […]

VOTE: Who will make the difference for Sunderland vs Newcastle
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VOTE: Who will make the difference for Sunderland vs Newcastle

It’s derby weekend! Sunderland head to St James’ park desperate to go four points clear of Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United and complete the double over their rivals for the third season in a row. A win for the Black Cats would make it seven consecutive derby victories and extend their eight-game unbeaten run in the […]

Match Preview: Southampton vs Sunderland
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Match Preview: Southampton vs Sunderland

Sunderland travel to the south coast to face Southampton this weekend with the Black Cats searching for a vital three points. Sam Allardyce’s side are currently one place out of the relegation zone with the Wearsiders having a superior goal difference to Norwich and Newcastle. Southampton are pushing for a European spot under Ronald Koeman […]

Predicted Sunderland XI vs Southampton
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Predicted Sunderland XI vs Southampton

Sunderland travel to the south coast to face Southampton this weekend with the Black Cats unable to clinch victory midweek against Crystal Palace. Sam Allardyce’s side are currently one place out of the relegation zone with the Wearsiders having a superior goal difference to Norwich and Newcastle. Southampton are pushing for a European spot under […]

Four Findings: Sunderland 2-2 Crystal Palace
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Four Findings: Sunderland 2-2 Crystal Palace

Fabio Borini’s 90th-minute equaliser rescued a draw for Sunderland after a poor performance against Crystal Palace. Despite taking the lead late in the first half, with Dame N’Doye’s shot putting the Black Cats in front after taking a massive deflection off Scott Dann to deceive Wayne Hennessey. Former Sunderland player Connor Wickham scored twice in […]

Monthly awards: February
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Monthly awards: February

Sunderland ended arguably their toughest month this season with an away defeat to West Ham United on Saturday lunchtime. Manchester City were the first team that the Black Cats would face last month, and the Wearsiders produced a fine display despite losing 1-0 through a Sergio Aguero goal. The Black Cats managed to take four […]

Kirchhoff – “There is still more to come”
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Kirchhoff – “There is still more to come”

Sunderland’s German midfielder Jan Kirchhoff has expressed his delight in his favoured midfield role and has told Black Cats fans that the best is yet to come. Kirchhoff has been a revelation on Wearside since his £750,000 move from Bayern Munich in January and the German is relishing his role at Sunderland. Kirchhoff told the […]

Danish striker on Black Cats radar
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Danish striker on Black Cats radar

According to a report from Simon Jones of the Daily Mail, Sunderland are chasing Danish striker Martin Braithwaite as a possible summer transfer target, however, the Black Cats face competition from West Ham and Crystal Palace for his signature. As reported by Jones, the trio, as well as Championship side Hull City are all keeping […]

Match Preview: Sunderland vs Crystal Palace
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Match Preview: Sunderland vs Crystal Palace

Sunderland host Crystal Palace on Tuesday night in what is proving to be a vital game for Sam Allardyce’s men. The Black Cats are currently second bottom of the league on 23 points, one point from safety, with games slowly running out for the Wearsiders. Crystal Palace are currently going through a very poor run […]