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Dick Advocaat confident of Sunderland survival
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat remains hopeful that he can guide the club to safety after picking up his first win with a 1-0 victory over bitter rivals Newcastle.Apr 5, 20:29
Sunderland legend backs Dick Advocaat long-term appointment
Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn hopes that Dick Advocaat will earn a long-term contract on Wearside after beating local rivals Newcastle United.Apr 5, 19:14
Dick Advocaat: 'Jermain Defoe volley should have counted for two goals'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat jokingly claims that Jermain Defoe's match-winning strike in Easter Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby should have counted for two goals.Apr 5, 17:49
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Sunderland's vital 1-0 win at home to local rivals Newcastle.Apr 5, 17:22
Sunderland secure Wear-Tyne derby bragging rights with Jermain Defoe stunner
Sunderland triumph in the Wear-Tyne derby as Jermain Defoe's first-half volley gives the Black Cats a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.Apr 5, 16:53
Half-Time Report: Jermain Defoe volley gives dominant Sunderland the lead in Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland lead Newcastle United 1-0 at the break of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light, thanks to Jermain Defoe's goal on the stroke of half time.Apr 5, 15:49
Team News: Injured Wes Brown replaced by Billy Jones ahead of Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat makes three changes to his side ahead of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light as Wes Brown is ruled out through injury.Apr 5, 14:18
Dick Advocaat: 'Tyne-Wear derby like a cup final'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat describes their Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United as a 'cup final'.Apr 4, 13:53
Dick Advocaat: 'Lee Cattermole will start against Newcastle United'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat confirms that Lee Cattermole will start for his side against Newcastle United after missing the last two matches through suspension.Apr 4, 04:32
John Carver eyeing derby revenge against Sunderland
Newcastle United boss John Carver is determined to avenge his side's recent derby defeats to Sunderland after being infuriated by Paolo Di Canio's celebration in 2013.Apr 4, 03:53
Preview:Sunderland vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.Apr 3, 18:22
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BT Sport to show crucial Premier League relegation battles live
BT Sport will focus on the relegation battle in the Premier League as it announces their fixture list for May.Apr 2, 14:52
Fantasy Football advice: Week 31
Sports Mole takes a look at week 31 of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.Apr 2, 08:57
Wes Brown ruled out for four to five weeks
Sunderland defender Wes Brown could miss the rest of the season after being ruled out for four to five weeks with a knee injury.Apr 1, 17:41
Sunderland's Wes Brown 'out of Wear-Tyne derby with knee injury'
Sunderland defender Wes Brown will reportedly miss this Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby as he has been unable to train since suffering a knee injury against West Ham.Apr 1, 09:29
Duncan Watmore eager to make Premier League debut in Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland winger Duncan Watmore admits that it would be "unbelievable" for him to make his Premier League debut against Newcastle United in the Wear-Tyne derby.Mar 31, 18:44
Mike Williamson: 'Form will count for nothing in Wear-Tyne derby clash'
Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson insists that form will count for very little in his side's Wear-Tyne derby clash against Sunderland.Mar 28, 02:16
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the 11 best players from the 30th round of Premier League fixtures.Mar 23, 11:05
Dick Advocaat: 'Winning is the only important thing'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat admits that he is not concerned with how his team play, as long as they survive this season.Mar 23, 04:41
Dick Advocaat upbeat despite Sunderland loss
Dick Advocaat stays positive after losing his first game in charge of Sunderland against West Ham.Mar 22, 11:33
Player Ratings: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole looks at who impressed during West Ham's late 1-0 victory over Dick Advocaat's Sunderland at Upton Park.Mar 21, 20:56
Match Analysis: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at West Ham's late 1-0 victory over Sunderland in Dick Advocaat's first match in charge of the Black Cats.Mar 21, 20:15
Team News: Adam Johnson named on Sunderland bench for trip to West Ham United
Adam Johnson is named on the bench for Sunderland's Premier League visit to West Ham after his suspension following his recent arrest is lifted.Mar 21, 17:16
Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive West Ham's 1-0 victory over Sunderland as a late Diafra Sakho strike condemns the Black Cats to defeat in Dick Advocaat's first match in charge.Mar 21, 16:29
Preview:West Ham United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Dick Advocaat's first match in charge of Sunderland as the relegation-threatened Black Cats travel to out-of-sorts West Ham in the Premier League.Mar 20, 16:53
Gus Poyet "proud" of achievements during Sunderland spell
Gus Poyet says that he is "very disappointed" to have been sacked by Sunderland, but is "proud" of his spell at the Stadium of Light.Mar 20, 15:46
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat: 'Adam Johnson can be picked for West Ham clash'
New Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat reveals that Adam Johnson "can be picked" for Saturday's match against West Ham after the club lifted his suspension.Mar 20, 15:32
Dick Advocaat not thinking about permanent Sunderland job
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says that he has not considered taking the job on a permanent basis beyond this season.Mar 20, 11:58
Sam Allardyce: Sunderland job link "pure speculation"
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce laughs off rumours suggesting that he could take charge of Sunderland next season, labelling them as "pure speculation". Mar 20, 07:44
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat: 'We can beat the drop'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says that he is confident his side can avoid relegation from the Premier League.Mar 19, 23:15
Fantasy Football advice: Week 30
Sports Mole takes a look at week 30 of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.Mar 19, 13:32
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce: "We can't feel sorry for ourselves"
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce insists that the team cannot 'feel sorry for themselves' after dropping out of contention for a European spot.Mar 19, 11:13
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce expects to face 'hurting' Sunderland side
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce believes that the Sunderland team will be 'hurting' following last weekend's 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa.Mar 19, 11:03
Dick Advocaat to hand Duncan Watmore first Sunderland start?
Dick Advocaat will throw rookie winger Duncan Watmore into the senior set-up in order to freshen things up in Sunderland's push for survival, a report claims.Mar 19, 06:51
Dick Advocaat expected Gus Poyet sacking sooner
New Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat reveals that he had been speaking to the club for some time prior to his appointment.Mar 18, 23:12
West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian expecting tough Sunderland test
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian believes that Sunderland will give his side a stern test at Upton Park.Mar 18, 12:36
Neil McCann backs Dick Advocaat to save Sunderland
Former Rangers winger Neil McCann believes that Dick Advocaat will keep Sunderland in the Premier League this season.Mar 17, 16:44
Police extend Adam Johnson bail
Police extend Sunderland winger Adam Johnson's bail until April 23 following allegations that he had sex with an underage girl.Mar 17, 16:18
Ed de Goey: 'Dick Advocaat will keep Sunderland up'
Former Netherlands goalkeeper Ed de Goey believes that the appointment of Dick Advocaat as Sunderland head coach will help the club to remain in the Premier League.Mar 17, 10:34
Sunderland appoint Dick Advocaat as head coach until the end of the season
Sunderland appoint Dick Advocaat as the club's head coach until the end of the season following the sacking of Gus Poyet.Mar 17, 08:02
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