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James Spiking

James Spiking

Sports Journalist · 9 articles

Writer of Words. Chelsea FC.

Sakho favours Black Cats move
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Sakho favours Black Cats move

The Sunderland Echo are reporting that Diafra Sakho is more tempted to join Sunderland for a reunion with Sam Allardyce, rather than making a switch to anywhere else, with Crystal Palace, Watford and West Brom interested. The search for Sunderland’s first signing of the summer is still ongoing, as former Newcastle United left-back Davide Santon’s […]

Sunderland want Clement Grenier on full-time basis
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Sunderland want Clement Grenier on full-time basis

The Sunderland Echo are reporting that Sunderland have opened talks with Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier, regarding a full-time switch to the Stadium of Light. Ligue 1 side Lyon are reluctant to let Grenier depart the French side on loan, but are willing to allow the former Newcastle United target to depart on a permanent switch if […]

Boca Juniors impressed by Sunderland defender
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Boca Juniors impressed by Sunderland defender

According to the Chronicle, Argentinian side Boca Juniors’ president has confirmed that his side are interested in Sunderland’s defender, Santiago Vergini. During his two-and-a-half year stay with the Black Cats, the 27-year-old has failed to make an impression to his managers, and the fans. On that note, boss Sam Allardyce is ready to clear the […]

Seb Larsson to decide on Sunderland future after Euro 2016
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Seb Larsson to decide on Sunderland future after Euro 2016

Sunderland midfielder Seb Larsson will not make a decision regarding his future with the Black Cats until after the European Championships in France this summer, according to the Sunderland Echo. The report goes on to add that, despite speculation, Garry Monk’s Leeds United haven’t made a move for the Swedish international. Larsson’s Premier League season […]

Sunderland midfielder wanted by Leeds United
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Sunderland midfielder wanted by Leeds United

According to the Chronicle, Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson is a transfer target for Leeds United as their new manager Garry Monk starts to prepare for next season. The Swedish midfielder, who is poised to start for his national side against the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 clash this evening, has been named as […]

Allardyce – Defoe has a future at Sunderland
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Allardyce – Defoe has a future at Sunderland

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce believes that he is better off attempting to get the ‘maximum’ out of his squad for the remainder of the season, rather than trying to get lucky and sign someone big in January. With the January transfer window looming ever close, the Black Cats will more than likely head into the […]

Sunderland offer the job to ex-West Ham boss
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Sunderland offer the job to ex-West Ham boss

Former West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has been offered the vacant job at Sunderland, with the club’s board confident that’ll he accept, according to The Mirror. Black Cats’ sporting director Lee Congerton has held discussions with the Allardyce about taking the post at the Stadium of Light until the end of the season in a […]

Sunderland reassessing their options
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Sunderland reassessing their options

According to the Sunderland Echo, the Black Cats have had interest from both home and abroad as their search for a manager continues following the resignation of Dick Advocaat. Nigel Pearson was a name that was being heavily linked with the vacant position at the Stadium of Light as the ex-Leicester City boss is still […]

Roy Keane highlights Sunderland’s real problem
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Roy Keane highlights Sunderland’s real problem

Roy Keane has given his strongest indication yet that he genuinely feels that the problem at Sunderland Football Club is coming from the boardroom. Keane, who spent 27 months in charge of the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light, believes that the club’s hierarchy should be taking the blame for the constant sacking of […]