• Ex-Sunderland man one of seven players to be released by Championship rivals West Brom after transfer links

    Former Sunderland midfielder Yann M’Vila is one of seven senior players set to be released by West Brom. The Baggies, who were beaten by Southampton in the Championship play-offs last week, have also confirmed Matt Phillips, Adam Reach, Nathaniel Chalobah, Erik Pieters, Martin Kelly and Jovan Malcolm will leave the club following the end of their contracts this summer. New deals have been offered to midfielder Alex Mowatt, as well as defenders Cedric Kipre and Kyle Bartley. M’Vila signed a...

  • Sunderland to offer three players new contracts as ex-Cats men placed on loan list

    The Championship season has now ended with Sunderland slipping to a disappointing 16th under Mike Dodds, who assumed interim control after Michael Beale’s sacking earlier this year. As well as searching for a new head coach, Sunderland will be active in the transfer market this summer with some key in-house contract calls expected to be made too. Here, we take you through some of the main Sunderland-related headlines that you may have missed: Sunderland players Matty Young and Harrison Jones are...

  • Ex-Sunderland, West Brom and Leicester City man wins 13th major honour after FA Cup victory

    Former Sunderland, West Brom and Leicester City man Jonny Evans has claimed his second FA Cup winners medal. The Northern Ireland international - who has regularly partnered Sunderland defender Dan Ballard for the national side - started on the bench for Manchester United against Manchester City at Wembley this afternoon. Jonny Evans, 36, is also the brother of recently released Sunderland captain Corry Evans. The Red Devils took a 2-0 lead in the first-half after goals from Alejandro Garnacho...

  • Ex-Sunderland, Preston North End, Everton and West Ham boss bags new role days after sacking

    Former Sunderland boss David Moyes has bagged a new role just days after leaving West Ham. The 61-year-old Scot rejoined West Ham in December 2019 and guided the London club to Europa Conference League success last season, which was The Hammers’ first major trophy for a remarkable 43 years. However, Moyes - who has also managed Preston North End, Sunderland, Everton, Real Sociedad and Manchester United during his career - left West Ham at the end of the Premier League season, bringing to an end...

  • 2024/25 Championship favourites: Promotion chances of Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley, Sunderland, West Brom and rivals

    Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday can already start their preparations for the new season, with all domestic football now wrapped up aside from next weekend’s Championship play-offs and FA Cup final. The Blades were relegated weeks ago and failed to go out with a bang on the final day of the season, while Wednesday turned their season around to secure safety on the final day of the Championship season. As preparations for next season begin, we have rounded up the latest odds from the...

  • Antonio Conte 'could reach a deal to become Napoli coach this weekend' as the club's interest in Europa League-winning manager Gian Piero Gasperini cools 'amid new Atalanta deal'

    The former Chelsea and Juventus manager is. Napoli are in dire need of a fresh start after three managers and 10th place. Chelsea are 'baffling'.. Mauricio Pochettino has NOT failed - where do the Blues go from here? Listen to the

  • Starmer defends New Deal ‘rebrand’ after union backlash

    The party leader denied Labour is watering down policies on things like zero-hours contracts, parental leave and sick pay.

  • Wayne Rooney announced as new manager at Championship club Plymouth

    Wayne Rooney has been announced as the new manager at Championship club Plymouth. The Manchester United and England legend was relieved of his duties as Birmingham manager in January, but has now l

  • Ex-Wolves coach Lopetegui signs deal with West Ham

    Manager Julen Lopetegui, who has been out of a job since August when he left Wolves, signed a deal with West Ham. Lopetegui is joining West Ham on a two-year contract, with an option for an additional year. The deal was contingent on David Moyes leaving the club ahead of the summer transfer window. After Manager Julen Lopetegui, who has been out of a job since August when he left Wolves, signed a deal with West Ham. Lopetegui is joining West Ham on a two-year contract, with an option for an...

  • Sheffield Wednesday defender agrees terms on new Owls deal

    The teenager, who has captained Owls youth teams on many occasions as he climbed up the ranks, was a strong performer for the U21s this season after stepping up from the U18s at the start of the season, and acquitted himself well in multiple roles in Wednesday colours. He signed his first professional contract last summer after a successful period as a scholar, and last week it was confirmed that he had been offered terms to extend his already lengthy stay at Middlewood Road. Join our Whatsapp...

  • Sunderland's Championship rivals appoint ex-Manchester United legend as manager

    Plymouth Argyle have appointed Wayne Rooney as their new head coach ahead of the next Championship campaign. The former Birmingham City and Derby County boss and Everton, Manchester United and England legend is reported to have signed a thee-year deal. Reacting to the news, Rooney said: “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career – and I would like to thank the chairman and board for the faith they have shown in me. “This is an opportunity to be part of an...

  • The 11 ex-Leeds United players looking for new clubs this summer after being released

    Leeds United still have one more game to play this season with Sunday’s all-important Championship play-off final set to bring the curtain down on their campaign in dramatic fashion. The Whites will hope to be a Premier League club from full-time but irrespective of what happens on Sunday, next week promises to be a busy one at Elland Road as they begin planning for next season. The club will also release a retained list in the days that follow their Wembley appearance and with a number of...