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Report: Sunderland, Newcastle United battle for Georginio Wijnaldum
Sunderland will make a club-record £15m bid for PSV Eindhoven's Georginio Wijnaldum but face competition from Newcastle United, according to reports.Jun 22, 23:09
John O'Shea: 'Sunderland board needs to learn from past mistakes'
John O'Shea calls on Sunderland's board members to take responsibility for the club's past failures.Jun 22, 06:55
Sunderland to move for West Ham United's Stewart Downing this week?
Sunderland are reportedly planning a bid for West Ham United winger Stewart Downing.Jun 22, 06:15
Sunderland's John O'Shea: 'We have to build next season'
Sunderland captain John O'Shea is adamant that his side cannot afford to be involved in yet another relegation battle next season.Jun 21, 01:13
Agent: 'Emanuele Giaccherini is a genius, and Dick Advocaat will prove it'
Emanuele Giaccherini's agent says that Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat will bring the "genius" out of his client.Jun 18, 23:15
Report: Sunderland head of the queue to sign Leeds United's Sam Byram
Dick Advocaat is apparently willing to part with £8m to sign Leeds United star Sam Byram. Jun 16, 23:33
Sunderland agree Carl Jenkinson deal?
Sunderland reportedly beat off competition from West Ham United and Southampton to sign Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson on loan.Jun 16, 13:21
Sebastian Coates 'edges nearer permanent Sunderland move'
Sunderland close in on the signing of Liverpool centre-back Sebastian Coates, according to a report.Jun 16, 02:14
Wes Brown signs one-year deal with Sunderland
Sunderland defender Wes Brown extends his stay with Dick Advocaat's men as he signs a one-year deal to keep him at the Stadium of Light until the end of next season.Jun 12, 18:37
Report: Wes Brown offered new one-year Sunderland deal
Sunderland reportedly offer defender Wes Brown a new one-year deal, despite rumours that the Black Cats had decided to release him.Jun 11, 07:58
John O'Shea: 'Dick Advocaat's experience was key last season'
Sunderland captain John O'Shea feels that Dick Advocaat's experience was key to ensuring that the Black Cats remained in the Premier League last season.Jun 7, 15:49
Jermain Defoe: 'Dick Advocaat has similar traits to Jose Mourinho'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe claims that Dick Advocaat has a similar style of management to that of Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti.Jun 6, 01:51
John O'Shea elated with Dick Advocaat decision
Sunderland captain John O'Shea admits that he is elated with the decision of Dick Advocaat to return to the Black Cats as their manager for the 2015-16 season.Jun 5, 18:29
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Sunderland fans raise £2,000 to buy flowers for Dick Advocaat's wife
Sunderland fans donate over £2,000 to a fund to buy flowers for the wife of manager Dick Advocaat after she agreed to let him stay on at the club.Jun 5, 12:13
Report: Dick Advocaat handed £50m war chest at Sunderland
Dick Advocaat has reportedly been handed a £50m war chest after his decision to remain as Sunderland manager.Jun 5, 05:51
Lee Cattermole close to Sunderland extension?
Sunderland are confident that Lee Cattermole will sign a contract extension this summer, according to reports.Jun 5, 04:59
Emanuele Giaccherini hails Dick Advocaat re-appointment
Emanuele Giaccherini hails Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat after the Dutchman's U-turn on his decision to stay at the Stadium of Light.Jun 4, 15:31
Sunderland confirm Dick Advocaat appointment
Sunderland appoint Dick Advocaat as head coach on a one-year deal.Jun 4, 13:14
Dick Advocaat 'to stay on' at Sunderland
Dick Advocaat signs a one-year deal to stay on as Sunderland head coach, according to a report.Jun 4, 11:21
Jermain Defoe wants Steve McClaren to snub Newcastle United for Sunderland
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe insists that Steve McClaren would be a better fit at the Stadium of Light than at Newcastle United.Jun 3, 19:27
Sunderland 'deny holding talks with Bernd Schuster'
Sunderland reportedly debunk rumours linking them with former Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster.Jun 3, 19:06
Jermain Defoe: 'Sunderland players wanted Dick Advocaat to stay'
Jermain Defoe reveals that most of the Sunderland players wanted Dick Advocaat to sign a permanent deal at the Stadium of Light.Jun 3, 07:44
Sunderland 'not in Sean Dyche talks'
Sunderland are reportedly not in talks with Sean Dyche over becoming the club's new boss.Jun 2, 10:29
Niall Quinn: 'Sunderland should appoint Sam Allardyce'
Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes that Sam Allardyce is the right man to manage the club.Jun 1, 12:54
Report: Sunderland want Sean Dyche as manager
Sunderland want to speak to Burnley boss Sean Dyche regarding their head coach position, according to a report.Jun 1, 09:25
Report: Sunderland won't rush appointment of new head coach
Sunderland sporting director Lee Congerton reportedly intends to take his time in finding a replacement for head coach Dick Advocaat.Jun 1, 06:15
Sunderland's Lee Cattermole: 'We have to push on next season'
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole is adamant that his side cannot afford be involved in a relegation battle for the fourth straight season next year.May 30, 01:13
Report: David Moyes turns down Sunderland approach
A report suggests that Real Sociedad boss David Moyes has rebuffed an approach from Sunderland to become their new manager after Dick Advocaat opted to leave the club.May 29, 03:54
Dick Advocaat turns down Sunderland head coach role
Dick Advocaat informs Sunderland that he is not interested in becoming their head coach on a full-time basis.May 27, 18:13
End-of-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole assesses a tumultuous 2014-15 campaign for Sunderland.May 26, 13:00
Dick Advocaat proud of his Sunderland players
Dirk Advocaat is proud of Sunderland after escaping relegation and will make a decision on his future next week.May 24, 17:24
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's 3-1 win at home to Sunderland on the final day of the Premier League season.May 24, 16:26
Team News: Didier Drogba skippers Chelsea on final appearance
Ivorian forward Didier Drogba captains Chelsea against Sunderland in the Premier League.May 24, 13:25
Dick Advocaat: 'I want to give Jose Mourinho a tough afternoon'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat reveals that he wants to give Chelsea and manager Jose Mourinho a tough afternoon on the final day of the season at Stamford Bridge.May 24, 01:39
Dick Advocaat: 'Sunderland have to invest in five or six players for me to stay'
Dick Advocaat insists that Sunderland will have to invest in five or six players to convince him to take the manager's job beyond the end of the season.May 23, 03:43
Sunderland's Billy Jones relieved to avoid final day drama
Sunderland defender Billy Jones admits that he is delighted his side managed to avoid the drama of a relegation battle on the final day of the Premier League season.May 23, 01:51
Preview:Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between champions Chelsea and Sunderland.May 22, 23:00
Dick Advocaat officially offered Sunderland job, will make a decision by Thursday
Dick Advocaat reveals that he has been offered the Sunderland head coach role on a full-time basis, and will make a decision by next Thursday.May 22, 14:12
Steven Fletcher hopeful Dick Advocaat will stay at Sunderland
Steven Fletcher admits that the Sunderland squad are desperate to see Dick Advocaat extend his stay at the club.May 22, 04:58
Dick Advocaat: 'Sunderland have offered me permanent managerial job'
Dick Advocaat reveals that he has already discussed taking over at Sunderland on a full-time basis, although a decision will have to wait until next week.May 21, 16:46
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