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Chris Sparks

Chris Sparks

Sports Journalist · 281 articles

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Kirchhoff to be back ‘in a couple of weeks’
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Kirchhoff to be back ‘in a couple of weeks’

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is hopeful of having German midfielder Jan Kirchhoff back sooner rather than later after the former Bayern Munich man limped off on Saturday with a hamstring injury. “[The new boys were] absolutely fantastic, apart from Jan who picked up the hamstring, but hopefully he’ll be fit in a couple of weeks. […]

Big Sam’s best moments
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Big Sam’s best moments

Sam Allardyce has been at the helm for Sunderland since October now and he is slowly putting his mark on the Black Cats squad. The likes of Lamine Kone, Wahbi Khazri and Dame N’Doye have arrived, whilst Steven Fletcher, Adam Johnson and Jordi Gomez have all left. Results have began to turn around since the […]

Four Findings: Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United
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Four Findings: Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United

Sunderland secured a fine 2-1 win at home to Manchester United on Saturday to close the gap on safety to just one point. The Black Cats took the lead within the opening 3 minutes through Wahbi Khazri, who scored from a deliciously whipped free-kick. Manchester United increased the pressure and made a breakthrough 5 minutes […]

Player Ratings: Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United
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Player Ratings: Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United

Sunderland today secured a fine 2-1 win at home to Manchester United to close the gap on safety to just one point. The Black Cats took the lead within the opening 3 minutes through Wahbi Khazri, who scored from a deliciously whipped free-kick. Manchester United increased the pressure and made a breakthrough 5 minutes before […]

Predicted SAFC XI vs Manchester United
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Predicted SAFC XI vs Manchester United

Sunderland return to the Stadium of Light to take on Louis Van Gaal’s Manchester United in the early kick-off on Saturday. The Black Cats come into the game on the back of an impressive 2-2 draw against Liverpool last weekend, whilst United drew 1-1 with Chelsea last Sunday. The Black Cats will be looking to […]

Match Preview: Sunderland vs Manchester United
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Match Preview: Sunderland vs Manchester United

Sunderland return to the Stadium of Light to take on Louis Van Gaal’s Manchester United in the early kick-off on Saturday. The Black Cats come into the game on the back of an impressive 2-2 draw against Liverpool last weekend, whilst United drew 1-1 with Chelsea last Sunday. Kickoff – Saturday 13th February @ 1245 […]

Defoe relishing being Sunderland’s main man
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Defoe relishing being Sunderland’s main man

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has expressed his delight at finally being given a run of games as a striker on Wearside. The former Spurs man revealed that he was bemused by former Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat’s decision to play him out wide last season and was grateful when Sam Allardyce restored his role as a […]

Kone motivated for survival battle
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Kone motivated for survival battle

Sunderland defender Lamine Kone has revealed to the Chronicle that he is ready for the relegation battle ahead of this weekend’s match against Manchester United. The African signed for the Black Cats for £5-million in January, penning a four and half year deal on Wearside. The former Lorient man is ready for the challenge and […]

Sunderland terminate Johnson’s contract
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Sunderland terminate Johnson’s contract

Sunderland AFC have confirmed that they have terminated the contract of Adam Johnson will immediate effect, and have declined to make any further comment. Johnson yesterday admitted guilt to one charge of sexual activity with a minor and one charge of grooming. Johnson has, however, denied two further charges of sexual activity with a minor. […]

Steven Fletcher eyes Marsielle stay
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Steven Fletcher eyes Marsielle stay

Scotland International Steven Fletcher has revealed to the French media that he wishes to stay at Marseille next season once his contract at Sunderland is finished. “Yes, my contract ends in June with Sunderland. I finish the season here in Marseille, and I want to show what I am capable of doing and try to […]

Black Cats eye Bosman deal for defender?
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Black Cats eye Bosman deal for defender?

According to the Sunderland Echo, former Galatasaray and Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue is training with Sunderland at the Academy of Light this week as he hopes to earn a short-term contract with the Black Cats. The 32-year-old is without a club and is hoping for a return to England, with Sam Allardyce offering the Ivory […]

M’Vila: ‘I want to stay here with Sunderland’
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M’Vila: ‘I want to stay here with Sunderland’

Sunderland midfielder Yann M’Vila has stated his intent and wish to stay at Sunderland beyond this season, providing the Black Cats can avoid relegation from the premier league. The French International arrived on a season-long loan from Rubin Kazan with Sunderland paying around half of his wages this season. M’Vila has no desire on returning […]