Mike Dodds says Jobe Bellingham has fallen in love with Sunderland as he continues his bid to forge a career in the game, and says a double-figure goal return and a more settled position in the side will be the key targets next season. The 18-year-old has landed seven goals across 45 appearances in all competitions during his debut campaign on Wearside, with the interim head coach adding that the former Birmingham City youngster has played more than anyone had initially expected over the course...
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Sunderland youngster Tommy Watson could be in line for his first senior appearance since his debut last spring when Sheffield Wednesday visit the Stadium of Light this weekend. Watson was a late substitute when the Black Cats drew 1-1 with Huddersfield last April, but saw his progress after signing his first professional contract at the club hampered by injury. Many supporters have been keen to see the 18-year-old handed more opportunities as the campaign draws to a disappointing close, but...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that Kiev and Washington were working on a bilateral security agreement, part of his ongoing effort to ensure his war-torn country receives long-term support. "We are already working on a specific text," said Zelensky in his evening video address. "Our goal is to make this agreement the strongest of all. We are discussing the specific foundations of our security and cooperation. We are also working on fixing specific levels of support for...
Sunderland interim manager Mike Dodds has revealed Corry Evans’ return in Saturday’s win against Millwall was not planned. The midfielder suffered a serious knee injury against Middlesbrough in January 2023 and has been patiently working his way back towards full fitness in recent weeks. Despite returning to the matchday squad for the win over the Lions, Dodds has stressed he would not have called upon the Northern Ireland international ‘in ideal circumstances’ after he was forced into the...
Mike Dodds has conceded that Sunderland are unlikely to welcome back any of their currently injured players before the end of the campaign, though Dennis Cirkin has taken a major step forward in his comeback this week. Cirkin has endured an injury-hit campaign and has not played for the Black Cats since November. Dodds says the 22-year-old now back in full training but conceded it may be too much of a risk to bring him back before the campaign draws to a close next weekend. Nazariy Rusyn is also...
Mike Dodds insisted that his Sunderland side didn’t deserve be on the losing side as their dismal run continued with a 1-0 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road. Much of the first half played out with little excitement but the Black Cats did have the best two chances just before the break through Chris Rigg and Trai Hume. Jack Clarke then missed a couple of good openings shortly after the interval, with the visitors punished when substitute Ryan Andrews finished a counter attack midway through the...
Mike Dodds says availability has been a key factor in the decline of Sunderland's style of play over recent months. Sunderland's play-off push has ebbed away dramatically since Tony Mowbray's departure and many supporters have also been left disappointed by the departure from the free-flowing football of last season. Club officials confirmed at a recent meeting with the supporter collective that it was also a factor in their decision to part company with Michael Beale. Dodds admitted he had...
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Paramount Global has made its interim plan of action official, with CEO Bob Bakish leaving immediately and a trio of executives taking temporary control as the company’s board navigates an M&A process that has reached a critical point.