John O'Shea
Preview: Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to the basement battle between Sunderland and Aston Villa on the opening Premier League matchday of 2016.
Jan 1, 12:36
Preview: Sunderland vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 29, 22:55
Team News: Billy Jones returns for Sunderland, Almen Abdi comes in for Watford
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce makes one change for his side's Premier League clash with Watford, as Billy Jones comes in for Younes Kaboul in a back three.
Dec 12, 14:14
Sunderland's Sam Allardyce eyes West Ham United defensive duo?
West Ham United centre-backs James Tomkins and James Collins are reportedly a target of Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce.
Dec 6, 12:04
Team News: Connor Wickham leads Crystal Palace attack against Sunderland
Connor Wickham starts against his former club as Crystal Palace welcome struggling Sunderland to Selhurst Park.
Nov 23, 19:07
Team News: Jonathan Walters back in Republic of Ireland lineup for Euro 2016 playoff decider
Jonathan Walters returns to the Republic of Ireland lineup for tonight's Euro 2016 playoff showdown against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 16, 18:47
Martin O'Neill: 'Jonathan Walters brings strength of character'
Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill states that Stoke City frontman Jonathan Walters brings strength of character to his country's game.
Nov 15, 19:58
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sports Mole looks ahead to the second leg of the Republic of Ireland's clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dublin, where a place at Euro 2016 will be at stake.
Nov 15, 15:55
John O'Shea, Shane Long take part in Republic of Ireland training
Shane Long and John O'Shea are likely to be in contention to feature for Republic of Ireland against Bosnia-Herzegovina, having taken part in Sunday's training session.
Nov 15, 11:33
OTD: Ton up for Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United score five
On this day in 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Stoke City to break the 100-goal barrier at Manchester United in his final season at the club.
Nov 15, 10:00
Team News: Wes Hoolahan, Daryl Murphy return for Republic of Ireland, Edin Dzeko starts
Norwich City midfielder Wes Hoolahan returns to the starting XI for the Republic of Ireland's playoff clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Daryl Murphy starts up front.
Nov 13, 19:06
Edin Dzeko expecting difficult Republic of Ireland test
Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko believes that the Republic of Ireland have enough talent in their ranks to replace their absent players, setting up a tough contest.
Nov 12, 18:23
Preview: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 playoff action as Bosnia-Herzegovina welcome Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side to Zenica.
Nov 10, 16:47
Roy Keane questions managers over player withdrawals from internationals
Republic of Ireland assistant boss Roy Keane questions club managers for ruling players out of international breaks.
Nov 10, 16:28
Shane Long, John O'Shea remain with Ireland despite injury worries
John O'Shea and Shane Long stay with the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina despite both players struggling with injuries.
Nov 8, 22:14
John O'Shea to miss crucial Republic of Ireland playoff?
Sam Allardyce admits that he does not expect John O'Shea to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 7, 20:14
Team News: John O'Shea absent for Sunderland
John O'Shea misses Sunderland's match against Southampton after suffering a recurrence of a hamstring injury.
Nov 7, 14:15
Preview: Sunderland vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Southampton at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 5, 16:57
Sunderland's Lee Cattermole out of Southampton clash
A groin injury rules Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole out of Saturday's home encounter against Southampton.
Nov 5, 15:40
Preview: Everton vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park.
Oct 30, 17:02
Sunderland claim sixth successive derby win against hapless Newcastle United
Sunderland claim their first Premier League win of the season thanks to a 3-0 thrashing of local rivals Newcastle United in Sunday's clash at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 25, 13:54
Half-Time Report: Adam Johnson penalty puts Sunderland in front against rivals
A late penalty from Adam Johnson gives Sunderland a 1-0 half-time lead over 10-man rivals Newcastle United.
Oct 25, 12:52
Sunderland's John O'Shea determined to beat Newcastle United
Sunderland defender John O'Shea is relishing his side's showdown against rivals Newcastle United in the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 23, 19:13
Player Ratings: Poland 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole reviews how the players fared in Warsaw as Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to automatic qualification for Euro 2016.
Oct 11, 22:58
Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to Euro 2016 spot
Poland book their spot at Euro 2016 by beating the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in their final Group D clash in Warsaw.
Oct 11, 21:40
Live Commentary: Poland 2-1 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary as Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to automatic qualification for Euro 2016.
Oct 11, 18:45
Republic of Ireland's John O'Shea revels in Germany victory
John O'Shea says that skippering the Republic of Ireland to their famous win over Germany was the proudest moment of his international career.
Oct 9, 01:58
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Republic or Ireland's famous 1-0 victory over world champions Germany in Dublin.
Oct 8, 22:38
John O'Shea: 'We can stop Germany'
John O'Shea feels that his fellow Republic of Ireland defenders have what it takes to stop world champions Germany in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Dublin.
Oct 8, 00:50
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Germany
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 qualifying clash between the Republic of Ireland and Germany at the Aviva Stadium.
Oct 6, 21:08
Dick Advocaat departure leaves uncertain future for Sunderland
Sports Mole looks at the uncertain future of Sunderland following the resignation of Dick Advocaat, just eight games into the Premier League season.
Oct 5, 19:35
West Ham fight back to deny Sunderland
Sunderland's winless start to the Premier League season is extended to eight games as West Ham United fight back to draw 2-2 at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 3, 17:02
Half-Time Report: Sunderland on course for first victory
Carl Jenkinson scores in injury time to halve the deficit after Steven Fletcher and Jeremain Lens had given Sunderland a 2-0 lead over West Ham United.
Oct 3, 15:56
Player Ratings: Manchester United 3-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Sunderland.
Sep 26, 18:08
Team News: Antonio Valencia in at right-back for Manchester United
Antonio Valencia comes in at right-back for Manchester United against Sunderland in Louis van Gaal's only change to the team which beat Southampton last weekend.
Sep 26, 14:04
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester City's 4-1 drubbing of Sunderland in the third round of the League Cup.
Sep 22, 22:34
Manchester City hammer Sunderland
Manchester City cruise past Sunderland in a 4-1 win to book their spot in the fourth round of the League Cup.
Sep 22, 21:36
Half-Time Report: Manchester City cruising against Sunderland
Manchester City race into a 4-0 lead at the break of their League Cup tie against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 22, 20:32
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's League Cup clash as they welcome travelling Manchester City to the Stadium of Light in the third round.
Sep 21, 17:28
Team News: Bournemouth make five changes
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe makes five changes to his team for their Premier League match with Sunderland at Vitality Stadium.
Sep 19, 14:03
