Simon Grayson
Simon Grayson backs Sunderland for survival
Former Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says that the club have enough "quality" to beat the drop to League One this season.
Dec 6, 18:22
Chris Coleman: 'There may be no money to strengthen Sunderland squad in January'
Chris Coleman admits that Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain has not guaranteed any additional funds to strengthen the squad in January.
Dec 3, 22:09
Chris Coleman: 'Sunderland must stay positive'
Manager Chris Coleman says that Sunderland "cannot feel sorry for themselves" as they look to move off the bottom of the Championship table.
Nov 22, 12:05
Simon Grayson: 'Sunderland must give time to Chris Coleman'
Former Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says that the Black Cats must give his replacement Chris Coleman time to try to succeed at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 20, 17:17
Boss Chris Coleman: 'I can't splash cash at Sunderland'
New Sunderland boss Chris Coleman says that there have been no promises over transfer funds for the January window.
Nov 20, 12:27
Chris Coleman: 'No room for shrinking violets at Sunderland'
Chris Coleman insists that it is a matter of time before the good times return to Sunderland and hopes to be the man who can turn things around.
Nov 19, 22:32
Chris Coleman appointed as Sunderland boss
Chris Coleman is officially appointed as the new manager of Sunderland, replacing Simon Grayson at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 19, 15:38
West Bromwich Albion to contact Michael O'Neill?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly lining up a deal for Michael O'Neill to take over at The Hawthorns, should current boss Tony Pulis leave the role.
Nov 19, 11:36
Chris Coleman confirms imminent Sunderland appointment
Chris Coleman confirms that he expects to be named as Sunderland's new manager by the end of the weekend, while also urging Wales to appoint "a passionate Welshman".
Nov 18, 20:43
Sunderland 'to appoint Chris Coleman'
Wales manager Chris Coleman is on the verge of becoming Sunderland's new head coach, according to a report.
Nov 17, 19:56
Paul Heckingbottom 'out of Sunderland running'
Sunderland reportedly end their pursuit of Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom for their managerial vacancy.
Nov 17, 15:49
Dwight Yorke wants Sunderland job
Dwight Yorke has applied for the Sunderland job and believes that he could provide the lift the side needs to kick-start their season.
Nov 17, 10:11
Wales boss Chris Coleman 'interested in Sunderland job'
Wales manager Chris Coleman is reportedly open to the prospect of stepping down from his position and taking over at Championship basement boys Sunderland.
Nov 17, 09:21
Michael O'Neill 'turns down Sunderland approach'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reportedly rejects an approach from Sunderland to take over at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 16, 15:26
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland need experience'
Former boss Sam Allardyce claims that whoever becomes the new manager of Sunderland is in for "one hell of a job".
Nov 16, 12:16
Ally McCoist: 'I'm interested in Sunderland job'
Rangers legend Ally McCoist admits that he holds an interest in the vacant managerial position at Championship side Sunderland.
Nov 16, 11:37
Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom: 'I've had no approach from Sunderland'
Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom says that Sunderland have not approached him over the vacant managerial position at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 16, 10:53
Sunderland 'offer manager Paul Heckingbottom huge pay rise to leave Barnsley'
Sunderland have reportedly turned their focus to luring Paul Heckingbottom away from Barnsley after being put off appointing Ally McCoist and Walter Smith.
Nov 15, 14:23
Harry Redknapp not on Sunderland's radar?
Championship outfit Sunderland are reportedly not interested in appointing Harry Redknapp as the club's new manager.
Nov 14, 11:21
Sunderland consider Paul Heckingbottom, Ally McCoist for managerial role?
Sunderland are reportedly considering Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom and Rangers legend Ally McCoist for the vacant managerial role at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 13, 18:18
Aitor Karanka 'wary of taking over at Sunderland'
Aitor Karanka is reportedly delaying a decision over whether to take on the Sunderland job due to concerns about the owner's plans, while Ally McCoist is less hesitant.
Nov 12, 20:57
Sunderland to make short-term managerial appointment?
Sunderland are tempted to make a 'firefighter appointment' by bringing in a new manager on a short-term basis in time for next week's visit of Millwall, a report claims.
Nov 8, 18:46
Sam Allardyce urges Sunderland owner Ellis Short to sell up
Sam Allardyce describes former club Sunderland's plight as "tragic" and insists that the only way it will end is if owner Ellis Short sells the club.
Nov 7, 15:25
Sunderland consider approach for Luton Town boss Nathan Jones?
Sunderland reportedly identify Luton Town boss Nathan Jones as a potential candidate for the vacant managerial role at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 6, 16:22
Sunderland 'to hold managerial discussions during international break'
Sunderland interim boss Robbie Stockdale says that the club will hold talks with potential new managers during the international break.
Nov 5, 20:33
Ellis Short: 'Simon Grayson record not acceptable'
Sunderland owner Ellis Short states that former manager Simon Grayson's record in the Championship this season was 'not acceptable' following the sacking of the 47-year-old.
Nov 3, 20:18
Mick McCarthy: 'I would go back to Sunderland in a heartbeat'
Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy admits that he would not think twice about managing Sunderland if he did not have a contract to oblige at Portman Road.
Nov 3, 17:53
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest matches across world football for the upcoming weekend, from Argentina to Indonesia.
Nov 3, 07:00
Ally McCoist in frame for Sunderland job?
Former Rangers manager Ally McCoist reportedly emerges as a contender to take on the managerial vacancy at Championship strugglers Sunderland.
Nov 2, 09:50
Simon Grayson issues Sunderland statement
Simon Grayson issues a statement in response to his sacking as Sunderland manager on Tuesday night.
Nov 2, 09:26
Harry Redknapp hints at Sunderland interest?
Harry Redknapp suggests that he may be interested in the Sunderland vacancy by admitting that he is "bored" of being out of work.
Nov 2, 09:18
Managerless Sunderland turn to Billy McKinlay, Robbie Stockdale?
Billy McKinlay and Robbie Stockdale will step up to take charge of Sunderland before a new permanent manager is appointed, according to a report.
Nov 1, 15:16
Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson: 'Simon Grayson had tough job'
Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson pays tribute to Simon Grayson after he was sacked just four months into his reign at Sunderland.
Nov 1, 09:40
Garry Monk: Simon Grayson sacking "mind-boggling"
Middlesbrough manager Garry Monk hits out at Sunderland's decision to sack Simon Grayson after just four months in charge.
Nov 1, 09:20
Sunderland sack Simon Grayson
Sunderland announce that Simon Grayson has been sacked as manager.
Oct 31, 21:58
Simon Grayson adamant he is still "right man" for Sunderland
Sunderland boss Simon Grayson defends his position by insisting that he is still the "right man" for the job.
Oct 30, 21:03
Simon Grayson one game from sack at Sunderland?
Sunderland boss Simon Grayson is reportedly one game away from losing his job at the Stadium of Light after a torrid start to the season.
Oct 30, 15:42
Simon Grayson: 'No quick fix at Sunderland'
Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says that he must "be given time" in order to mastermind a 'slow' turnaround in fortunes for the Championship side.
Sep 28, 06:00
Simon Grayson: 'Confidence not an excuse for Sunderland players'
Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says that he is sick of using the word 'confidence' as an excuse for his players after the Black Cats' 5-2 defeat to Ipswich Town.
Sep 27, 13:31
Alex Neil: 'Preston North End wrongly written off for promotion'
Alex Neil admits that he was keen to change Preston North End's style of play in his first season at the helm, which he hopes will end with promotion come next May.
Sep 22, 17:44
