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Sunderland sporting director Lee Congerton placed on gardening leave
Sunderland sporting director Lee Congerton is placed on gardening leave and will have no part to play in the club's January transfer dealings.Dec 20, 18:34
Preview:Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's first match since parting company with Jose Mourinho as the struggling champions host Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.Dec 18, 13:43
Mick McCarthy backs Sam Allardyce to succeed at Sunderland
Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy believes that Sam Allardyce is the right man to deliver success at Sunderland and keep the club in the Premier League.Dec 6, 16:29
Match Analysis: Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole reviews the action from North London as Arsenal secure a deserved, yet flattering 3-1 win over Sunderland.Dec 5, 18:12
Sunderland rule out Andros Townsend move?
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will not sanction a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend in January, according to a report.Dec 3, 11:43
Sunderland keeper Costel Pantilimon pleased with defensive improvement
Sunderland keeper Costel Pantilimon believes that his side have made a significant improvement at the back since Sam Allardyce's arrival at the club.Dec 2, 19:11
Odds fall on Gary Neville becoming next Fulham manager
The odds on Gary Neville becoming the next Fulham manager reportedly fall from 50/1 to 4/1.Dec 1, 18:17
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 14
Sports Mole looks back on the 14th round of Premier League encounters with a selection of facts and figures from each match.Nov 30, 11:28
Preview:Sunderland vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Stoke City at the Stadium of Light.Nov 27, 02:24
Mark Hughes: 'Sam Allardyce can manage big Premier League club'
Sam Allardyce has the capabilities to manage at any level in the Premier League, according to Stoke City boss Mark Hughes.Nov 26, 16:13
Alan Pardew: 'Sam Allardyce teams hard to beat'
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew admits that he always finds it difficult to beat sides managed by Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce.Nov 22, 15:41
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland are relegation favourites'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce admits that his side are "relegation favourites" after winning just one of their first 12 matches this season.Nov 8, 13:45
Sam Allardyce predicts more sackings
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce admits that he is expecting more sackings in the Football League this season.Nov 6, 19:45
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 striker Jermain Defoe praises Sam Allardyce's training methods
Jermain Defoe says that the team are benefiting from training sessions under new manager Sam Allardyce.Nov 4, 09:41
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce determined to prove Dick Advocaat wrong
Sam Allardyce is confident that he can prove Dick Advocaat wrong by guiding Sunderland to safety in the Premier League this season.Nov 1, 09:29
Sam Allardyce eager to repeat history in Tyne-Wear derby
Sam Allardyce is hopeful he can continue a recent run which has seen new Sunderland managers enjoy success over Newcastle United.Oct 23, 21:22
Sam Allardyce urges Sunderland players to 'control emotions' in derby
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce hopes to control his players' emotions in this Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby.Oct 23, 13:29
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews the Championship match between in-form Burnley and struggling Nottingham Forest.Oct 19, 17:56
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Saturday's Premier League match at The Hawthorns as Sam Allardyce suffered a narrow defeat in his first game in charge of Sunderland.Oct 17, 13:30
West Bromwich Albion's Chris Brunt expecting tough Sunderland challenge
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt insists that his side have to take the game to Sunderland in their Premier League clash at The Hawthorns.Oct 16, 21:18
Sunderland defender Billy Jones: 'Sam Allardyce has given us belief'
Sunderland defender Billy Jones reveals that new manager Sam Allardyce has given the players at the club belief that they can remain in the Premier League this season.Oct 16, 18:33
Premier League Preview podcast: Looking ahead to matchday nine
Listen to Sports Mole's Premier League Preview podcast as top-flight football returns after the international break with some enticing fixtures.Oct 16, 09:37
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland.Oct 15, 17:56
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole checks on the preparations of both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and West Ham United.Oct 15, 16:02
Sam Allardyce considering Sunderland formation change to accommodate Jermain Defoe
New Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce reveals that he will consider a 4-4-2 formation in order to accommodate Jermain Defoe in his starting lineup.Oct 15, 08:28
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'Goals not enough for Jermain Defoe'
Sam Allardyce warns striker Jermain Defoe that goals alone will not save Sunderland from relegation in the 2015-16 season.Oct 14, 22:53
Sam Allardyce hopes to prove Dick Advocaat wrong at Sunderland
Sam Allardyce says that he needs to prove to Dick Advocaat that the Sunderland squad is good enough to retain their status in the Premier League.Oct 14, 06:09
Peter Reid lined up for Sunderland return?
Former Sunderland manager Peter Reid will return to the club as part of Sam Allardyce's backroom staff, according to a report.Oct 12, 21:54
Jack Collison: 'Sam Allardyce will keep Sunderland up'
Ex-West Ham United midfielder Jack Collison claims that Sam Allardyce will keep Sunderland in the Premier League after taking charge of the club.Oct 12, 10:46
Sam Allardyce says Sunderland fans make him "feel wanted"
Sam Allardyce says the Sunderland fans make him 'feel more loved' than the supporters at West Ham United and Newcastle United.Oct 11, 11:09
Report: Sam Allardyce wants Phil Brown reunion at Sunderland
New Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce reportedly wants Phil Brown to join him as his assistant at the Stadium of Light, having previously worked together at Bolton for six years.Oct 10, 14:10
Terry Butcher: 'Sam Allardyce will bring discipline to Sunderland'
Former Sunderland manager Terry Butcher believes that Sam Allardyce will adopt a disciplined approach at the Stadium of Light following his appointment on a two-year deal.Oct 9, 19:12
New Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce determined to make positive impact
New Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce admits that he is desperate to make a positive impact at the club following his appointment on a two-year contract.Oct 9, 18:56
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland's a challenging job, but I have experience to cope'
Sam Allardyce says that he can handle the "challenging job" of managing Sunderland, who have not won any of their eight Premier League games.Oct 9, 17:57
Sunderland confirm appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager
Sunderland confirm the appointment of Sam Allardyce as the club's new manager on a two-year deal.Oct 9, 17:26
Report: Sam Allardyce could be named Sunderland boss by tonight
Sunderland could reportedly announce the appointment of Sam Allardyce as new head coach at some point this evening.Oct 9, 16:48
Report: Sunderland owner Ellis Short in talks with Sam Allardyce
Sunderland owner Ellis Short is in the UK to hold talks with Sam Allardyce over securing his services as manager at the Stadium of Light, according to reports.Oct 8, 21:59
Next Sunderland manager: Five contenders
Sports Mole takes a look at five managers that are reportedly in the running for the Sunderland job.Oct 8, 15:34
Gus Poyet backs Sam Allardyce for Sunderland job
Ex-Sunderland boss Gus Poyet feels that Sam Allardyce is the best man for the Black Cats job following the dismissal of Dick Advocaat.Oct 7, 22:17
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