John Terry has been lambasted for undermining Andre Villas-Boas after a revealing story about player power at Chelsea. During his time as captain, Terry led a dressing room full of strong personali
MANAGEMENT veteran Martin O’Neill has made a major move in his career – at the ripe old age of 72. It’s five years since the boss was last in the dugout – in charge of old t
Former Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill has been named as new chairman of the League Managers Association. The 72-year-old replaces another former Black Cats boss after Howard Wilkinson revealed he was bringing an end to his 33-year chairmanship at the end of the season. O’Neill had a 14-month managerial reign at the Stadium of Light after he initially put pen-to-paper on a three-year contract in December 2011. His time in charge got underway with a 2-1 win against Blackburn Rovers and the...
A number of Sunderland icons, including former striker and chairman Niall Quinn, have paid tribute to Black Cats legend Charlie Hurley who died this week at the age of 87. Hurley, one of ten players to make over 400 appearances for the club, is regarded as one of Sunderland’s best ever footballers, he played for the team between 1957 and 1969 and was voted by fans as their player of the century in a 1979 poll. The centre back, nicknamed ‘King’ Hurley by fans, also won 40 caps for the Republic of...
Sunderland may not be competing at the top or the bottom of the Championship table, but they'll still be keen to end the season on a high. A top half finish is up for grabs and should they beat Millwall on Saturday afternoon, Mike Dodds' side could well move up to 11th in the table with just two more games to play. Ahead of that contest, the Sunderland Echo has rounded up some of the latest stories. Former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson believes the Black Cats' decision to part ways with Tony...
The former president now has a 12-person jury — and prosecutors renewed their bid to hold him in contempt.
Ally McCoist says Sunderland need their own Kieran McKenna, adding he still “can’t understand” the club’s decision to sack Tony Mowbray. Mowbray was sacked in December but the decision has come back to bite the club Sunderland were ninth and pushing for a play-off spot when Mowbray was dismissed and ultimately replaced by Michael Beale. Ipswich Town under McKenna have gone from strength to strength and are in with a chance of automatic promotion with two games left to play. Mowbray was replaced...
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bowed to pressure from some of his own generals and political allies to attack Iran after Iran’s massive bombardment of Israel, which ended with no causalities or damages. The Israeli military claimed 99% of the projectiles were brought down. But, ultranationalist Security Minister Itamar […]
Former Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick is close to becoming Bayern Munich’s next manager, talkSPORT understands. Thomas Tuchel will leave the Bundesliga giants at the end of the season.
Alan Pardew has urged Manchester United to consider a move for Mark Robins as their new head coach. The Coventry City boss is one of the EFL’s most talented coaches and looks certain to be ma
Four more women have alleged they were victims of violence or abuse at the hands of a council leader who has already faced calls to resign - after his first wife told the Mail she had suffered a series of abuses.Jonathan Nunn's second wife is among those now telling of the hardships he endured in an alleged pattern of behavior that goes back 20 years.The 59-year-old was sentenced to 180 hours of community service in 2004 after he was seen punching and kicking Janice Nunn on the street. Ms Nunn,...
Arsenal demolished Chelsea at the Emirates to send a message in the title race. Blues remain ninth in Premier League after the humiliating defeat to their rivals. Prejudice and bias are dangerous claims from these clubs. Liverpool, Arsenal and now Forest. It's embarrassing – Listen to the