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...
Kevin Phillips won't hesitate to pick up the phone and call in a few favours from his old friends at Sunderland this summer. Phillips is approaching his first full transfer window as Hartlepool United manager and he is keen to make his mark on the squad. The 50-year-old led Hartlepool to 12th in the National League after taking over from John Askey in late January with the club just four points off the relegation zone. As such, Phillips, whose only previous management role came with South...
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...
Al-Ittihad launched a staggering £200m bid for the Liverpool star last summer. Jurgen Klopp's decision to step down has fuelled talk of a potential Salah exit. Liverpool have been 'hungover' since Man United dumped them out of the FA Cup - where has their energy gone? Listen to the
Watford boss Tom Cleverley admitted his side were 'bang average' despite their win over Sunderland on Saturday afternoon, and praised the Black Cats for the problems they caused through the game. Cleverley was handed the job on a permanent basis earlier this week after impressing during an interim stint, but admitted the performance was probably the worst since he took charge earlier this year. Still, he was pleased with the defensive resilience his player showed even if he feels they have a lot...
Leeds United's hopes of automatic promotion took a huge blow on Friday night at QPR. It was a performance that failed to inspire and the result leaves Leeds needing results elsewhere to go their way over the next week. It's not over yet, of course, but if Ipswich Town win their two games in hand it will be. The Whites are now at the mercy of the Tractor Boys results and they'll be praying Kieran McKenna's side fall short at Hull City this evening and again against Coventry City on Tuesday...
Sunderland have just one Championship game remaining this season – while planning is already taking place ahead of the next campaign. The Black Cats have managed to agree long-term deals with many of their key players over the last year, meaning they are in a strong position when it comes to potential interest. Still, as Sunderland look to strengthen in the upcoming transfer market, there will inevitably be outgoings as well. We’ve taken a closer look at the players who are set to leave the...
Arsenal have scored 82 goals this season – more than any other team in the Premier League. But the Gunners are still expected to make a move for a new striker this summer. Here, WhoScored.com
Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly a summer target for Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City. The Brazilian midfielder is playing in his third season at the Magpies sinc
Sunderland missed the chance to move back into the top half of the Championship table on Saturday as they lost 1-0 at home to Millwall. It was a disappointing result and with just two more games remaining in the Championship, Mike Dodds side remain 13th. They'll be determined to end the campaign on a high of course by picking up results against Watford and Sheffield Wednesday, with a clash against the former coming this weekend at Vicarage Road. Ahead of that contest, the Sunderland Echo has...
As Sunderland’s season fizzles out under interim head coach Mike Dodds, speculation has grown regarding the upcoming summer transfer window. Black Cats regulars Jack Clarke and Anthony Patterson have been linked with moves to Premier League clubs - and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Juan Sartori and Kristjaan Speakman need to decide on a new permanent head coach. But what about incoming transfers? Sunderland have already been linked with several players ahead of the summer window. Here, we take a look at...
Sunderland play Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday in the Championship before taking on Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light the following week in their last game of the 2023-24 campaign. The Black Cats, who are currently under the stewardship of interim head coach Mike Dodds, lost 1-0 to Millwall at home last time out and have seen their season fizzle out with the play-offs out of reach whilst mathematically safe of the relegation places. Despite Sunderland’s dull end to the season,...