An 80th-minute red card for Southampton’s captain Jose Fonte, a strike from Jermain Defoe to break the deadlock, and a late goal in stoppage time from 10-man Southampton, provided an exciting second half at St Mary’s stadium this afternoon. However, Sam Allardyce’s substitutes proved to have given the game the biggest impact on the game, […]
Sunderland were unable to take advantage of 10 men Southampton, as they shared the spoils at St Mary’s. Despite an 80th minute red card for saints captain José Fonte, via a last-ditch foul on striker Fabio Borini, Southampton clawed back to gain a point against Sam Allardyce’s Black Cats. The sending off proved to be […]
Many defenders have came and gone in the modern era of Sunderland AFC, some become remembered for the right reasons, and few, we wished had stayed for longer. However, there’s many that have came and gone without anyone realising, but where do they go and can we still remember them playing in a Sunderland shirt, […]
Free agents, for the most part, are great, and on the rarity, clubs can invest in a free agent that is full of youth and potential, that looks, on paper, a risk-free investment. Club’s look to build for the future and if possible, grab players for as cheap as possible. Read Sunderland look to players […]
Sunderland AFC, in recent years have been a great club for young players to get game time, an opportunity many top teams can’t afford to give to their promising young talent. Many of those players tend to start making a name for themselves, and even go on to have superb careers elsewhere. For some players, […]
March 20th 2016 will be a day that could decide the destiny of relegation troubled Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC. The Black Cats will be looking for a 7th derby victory in a row whilst Steve McClaren’s side will be looking for three points in a vital North East Derby, hosted at St. James Park. […]
Many outfield players don’t have the legs to carry them into their 30’s, sustaining the pedigree of quality shown in their youth is, somewhat, a daunting task that many don’t find easy. Some players, when faced with ageing, opt to adapt their game to coincide with the pace of the top level and the rest, […]
Heading into the final third of the season, fans should know just who are the best performers in their team. However, we all have different opinions on what constitutes to an overall performance, some people merit determination and effort for the badge more so than the skills and flamboyancy of a player. Whatever your stance […]
As a result of a record high television deal, Sunderland AFC have followed in the footsteps of West Ham in becoming only the second club in the highest tier of English football to guarantee reduced ticket prices for next season, 2016-17. In the wake of the decision by Sunderland officials, chief executive, Margaret Byrne said; […]
Danny Graham scored last night. Yes, you have read that correctly. Graham headed home a goal for, on loan club, Blackburn Rovers against Fulham. Many would say the former Watford man is one of Sunderland’s worst ever strikers in modern time, for all his hunger and desire he couldn’t do what he was paid to […]
Sunderland AFC have opted out to sue Adam Johnson, 28, for a breach of contract after he pleaded guilty on one count of sexual activity with a child,15, and one charge of grooming. According to the Daily Mirror, the illegal fees Sunderland could be owed are believed to be up to one million pound. The […]
On the back of a sensational comeback at Anfield against Liverpool and a victory against fifth-place Manchester United at Stadium of Light through a Lamine Kone header, Sunderland players have every right to start riding with confidence going into the upcoming fixtures against West Ham (February 27th) and Crystal Palace (March 1st). Fans especially should […]