Oxford’s Josh Murphy says Des Buckingham’s style of play has suited him perfectly - amid reports several Championship clubs are interested in the winger. Sunderland, West Brom and Southampton were among the teams credited with interest in the 29-year-old, with his contract at the Kassam Stadium set to expire this summer. Oxford, who are outside the League One play-off places on goal difference, appointed Buckingham as their head coach in November last year, with the 39-year-old signing a...
Roll up, roll up for a bonanza of big top memories from Sunderland. We’ve got juggling for you. We’ve got clowns and plate spinners. Get ready for memories from Seaburn in 2014, Hylton Castle in 2008, and Herrington Country Park in 2007. It’s all around World Circus Day on April 20. Enjoy this selection of Echo archive photos.
Get the picnic basket out - because we are going on a retro photo journey. Today is National Picnic Day which is designed to celebrate a perfect meal outdoors. The trend is thought to have started in France in the 18th Century but Sunderland people love a spot of al fresco dining as these photos show. Join us in Barnes Park, Ryhope and Mowbray Park for these Echo archive photos from 2000 to 2022.
Bayern Munich will look to try and sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz but will prioritize him for next year. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Here’s a selection of saintly memories from Sunderland’s past. All these people shared their opinions on whether St George’s Day should become a Bank Holiday. The Sunderland Echo headed into The Bridges for the views of readers in 2003 and we were back on the streets in 2006. Thanks to them all. See if there’s a face you recognise.
Leeds United were thumped 4-0 away at QPR on Friday night in a big dent to their automatic promotion hopes from the Championship. The Whites’ defeat has left Ipswich Town in the driving seat and has confirmed Leicester City’s return to the Premier League at the first time of asking. Daniel Farke’s side will be hoping for favours from Hull City and Coventry City against the Tractor Boys as they prepare for their final day clash against Southampton at home next weekend. In the meantime, here is a...
Despite being frequently linked with the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal, it seems that Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is happy where he is and only focused on enjoying success with his current club. The Serbia international has been recently linked strongly with Arsenal by Italian journalist Mirko Di Natale, as quoted and translated by Sport Witness. Meanwhile, Vlahovic
Round of applause for the school cooks in Sunderland. Here are nine of them who made it into the pages of the Echo over the years. Some were award winning and many gave outstanding service to the same school for decades. So join us for a serving from Fulwell Infants, Thornhill, Barnes, Gillas Lane, Sandhill and Lambton.
Real Madrid has paralyzed potentially signing one of its main summer transfer targets according to the Spanish media.
The growing interest in the attacker will be music to the ears of the Genoa
A familiar face could be in line to face Sunderland this weekend when the Black Cats host Millwall at the Stadium of Light. The Prudhoe-born midfielder made his way through the Academy of Light system before making his senior debut in an FA Cup fifth round defeat against Bradford City in February 2015 and went on to make just under 100 appearances before departing for Hull City during the summer of 2019. Honeyman joined Millwall just under two years ago but missed Saturday’s win against Cardiff...
Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as updates emerge on the reported interest in Juventus defender Gleison Bremer and Benfica midfielder Joao Neves