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Sunderland seem to have an exit plan for some of their fringe players
After our latest pre-season workout at Bloomfield Road, Régis Le Bris hinted at departures for several squad players and for some, it’ll be a necessity
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On This Day (29th July 1994): Sunderland midfielder rewarded with testimonial at Roker
It had been some ten years, but on this day in 1994 Gordon Armstrong was awarded a richly deserved testimonial against Bobby Robson’s FC Porto at Roker.
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How are Sunderland Women shaping up ahead of 2024/2025?
Ollie Burns looks back at the progress made off the field by the Lasses since the final game of a memorable 2023/2024 season
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On This Day (28th July 2002): Sunderland get a win, but was it enough to revive their fortunes?
With unrest mounting, Sunderland earned a much-needed pre-season victory over a side with whom we’d do further business eight years later
Player Ratings: Blackpool 0-1 Sunderland - Jack Clarke nets late winner!
Jack Clarke’s late tap in was the only goal of the game as Sunderland got another pre-season win, this time against a decent Blackpool side. Here’s how we rated the Lads!
Report: Sunderland fancy Slovenian international striker as Bordeaux go bust
Slovenian outlet Planet Nogomet claim Sunderland are one of many clubs hoping to take advantage of Bordeaux’s plight, with 22-year-old striker Zan Vipotnik apparently on our radar.
Match Preview: Sunderland’s summer holiday tour continues in the Vegas of the north
Grab your bucket and spade — we’re off to Blackpool! Will Sunderland’s unbeaten run in pre-season continue with another win?
Starting XI: Will we see a near first-choice line-up for Sunderland at Blackpool today?
We should get more of idea about how we’ll start the season today when the lads play Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.
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Fan Focus: Blackpool fan Matthew rated Ian Poveda during his loan spell in Lancashire!
Ahead of today’s pre-season meeting with the Seasiders, we spoke to Matthew from Mitch Cook’s Left Foot. What can we expect from Neil Critchley’s side?
On This Day (27th July 2019): Sunderland lose pre-season friendly at the SOL!
Ahead of our second season in League One, the Lads hosted Heerenveen in a pre-season friendly on this day five years ago
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Kevin Ball’s latest honour is overdue and fully deserved!
After our legendary former captain was given the freedom of the City of Sunderland, our writers offer their own tributes to the great man
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Patrick Roberts — a player with a point to prove?
Roberts is a player with undoubted ability but he endured a poor season last term. Ewan Bowman looks at whether Régis Le Bris can get him back to his very best
On This Day (26 July 2007): Leighton Baines turns down Sunderland move
What a signing that would have been!
Report claims Sunderland are showing interest in Finnish u-21 international
Sunderland have reportedly made contact with a Finnish winger ahead of a possible move.
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Ian Poveda is the latest addition to Sunderland’s legion of exciting wingers!
The former Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds attacker has joined on a free transfer, and he seems certain to provide us with another interesting option out wide.
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On This Day (25th July 1995): Sunderland sign Athlone goalscorer after drawing in Ireland!
Sunderland’s pre-season trip across the Irish Sea would lead to a new arrival at Roker Park… albeit a very obscure one!
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Striking a balance in Sunderland’s summer of renaissance
Paddy Hollis looks at how Sunderland are shaping up in attack ahead of the 2024/2025 season
Sunderland’s promising Spain trip creates plenty reasons for optimism!
Sunderland’s Spanish trip has shown signs that the squad can compete with tougher opposition in testing circumstances, and has created much promise for the start of the season.
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Ian Poveda is the latest arrival at Sunderland — a good signing ahead of 2024/2025?
The Colombian winger has joined the club on a free transfer, giving us another solid option out wide. We asked our writers for their thoughts on his signing
Is Ian Poveda any good? Sheff Wed Podcast gives us the lowdown on new Sunderland winger
It looks like Sunderland have signed Ian Poveda — so, what’s he like? We’ve got no idea, so we enlisted some expert help from top Sheffield Wednesday Podcast ‘Wednesday Til I Die’!
Exclusive: Guinea-Bissau striker Alexandre Mendy set to complete Sunderland medical
RR understands that Caen’s Guinea-Bissau international striker Alexandre Mendy is on Wearside to undergo a medical ahead of a permanent transfer.
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Dan Ballard’s signed an extended deal at Sunderland — how do we feel about it?
With the classy defender signed up to 2028, it’s another big boost ahead of the 2024/2025 season. Our writers have their say on Ballard’s new deal!
A View From The Away End: Watching Sunlun in Spain
Nic Wiseman was one of the 2500 Sunderland supporters in attendance for the win over Eldense on Sunday — an unforgettable experience watching the Lads in the Spanish sun!
On This Day (24th July 1975): Will he stay or will he go now?
After going close to promotion in 1974/75, Bob Stokoe was given a real bombshell to his preparations for the forthcoming campaign. He responded with characteristic candour and no small amount of distaste!
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The early signs from Régis Le Bris at Sunderland are encouraging
An insight into the new head coach’s methods was provided through a ‘miked up’ video released on Saturday, and it certainly caught the attention!
Which Sunderland players stood out in Spain?
Which Sunderland players took their chances, and who failed to impress against Nottingham Forest and Eldense?
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The men in the middle
Sunderland have added to the midfield ranks — and how we set up next season could be a far cry from last campaign.
On This Day (23rd July 1995): Peter Reid watches Michael Gray step in from the cold!
Evolution, not revolution for Sunderland as they dish out a beating in the Republic of Ireland…
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Greater attacking firepower is an absolute necessity for Sunderland this season
The addition of Alexandre Mendy would add some experience and could hopefully help to shore up our often goal-shy strike force.
Talking Points: Sunderland win unconvincingly in Spain
Sitting in the Spanish sun sipping Sangria would have been a much better way to consume what was otherwise a pretty dull pre-season encounter — instead, I watched it on my phone in the back of a car hungover.
Matchday Musings: Hemir’s Hammer secures a Sunderland Win in Murcia
The Lads grabbed a victory against Eldense by a narrow margin on Sunday evening — Malc muses over some of his main takeaways from the pre-season win.
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Two Up, Two Down: What were the positives & negatives from Sunderland’s win over CD Eldense?
The Lads wrapped up their pre-season trip to Spain with a victory over their second-tier opponents. What did our writers make of the game?
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Three players to have breakout seasons (who aren’t called “Rigg”)
Sunderland have built a squad full of promising young players but who will make the next step and really kick on to display their talents this season?
On This Day (22nd July 2016): Big Sam to England is made official!
From the moment Harry Kane was taking corners against Iceland it was inevitable, and back on this day in 2016 Sam Allardyce became the new national team manager.