John O'Shea
Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-4 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes a look at the players involved in today's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Crystal Palace.
Apr 11, 18:26
John O'Shea elated with "historic" Wear-Tyne derby victory
Sunderland defender John O'Shea believes that his side's win over Newcastle United is a huge moment in the club's history as well as their battle against relegation.
Apr 6, 02:17
Match Analysis: Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole casts an eye over Manchester United's 3-1 home victory at the expense of Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Apr 4, 17:25
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, 09:57
Live Commentary: Georgia 0-2 Germany - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of Germany's 2-0 win over Georgia in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Tbilisi.
Mar 29, 16:30
Martin O'Neil 'concerned' by low morale of Republic of Ireland players
Martin O'Neil is confident that his Republic of Ireland squad can put their club fortunes behind them, whether good or bad, prior to the crunch clash against Poland.
Mar 25, 07:53
Preview: Germany vs. Australia
Sports Mole looks ahead to the upcoming international friendly between Germany and Australia.
Mar 23, 12:31
Late Diafra Sakho goal gives West Ham United Premier League win over Sunderland
Diafra Sakho scores an 88th-minute winner as West Ham defeat Sunderland 1-0 in the Premier League.
Mar 21, 19:21
Half-Time Report: Goalless between West Ham United, Sunderland
It is goalless at the break between West Ham and Sunderland in their Premier League clash at Upton Park.
Mar 21, 18:18
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
Overview: Gus Poyet's 17-month reign at Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look back at the reign of Gus Poyet at Sunderland following his sacking after 17 months in charge of the club
Mar 16, 16:14
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-4 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a look back at Aston Villa's 4-0 thrashing of Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.
Mar 14, 17:28
On this day: Jose Mourinho sprints down Old Trafford touchline
Eleven years ago today, Jose Mourinho celebrated Porto knocking Manchester United out of the Champions League by sprinting down the Old Trafford touchline.
Mar 9, 10:07
John O'Shea hails Sunderland's character after draw with Hull City
Sunderland showed spirit as they came from behind against Hull City tonight, says John O'Shea.
Mar 3, 21:54
Hull City, Sunderland share the points in battling display
Premier League strugglers Hull City and Sunderland play out a 1-1 draw in a feisty clash on Tuesday evening at the KC Stadium.
Mar 3, 21:42
Live Commentary: Hull City 1-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Hull City and Sunderland at the KC Stadium.
Mar 3, 18:45
On this day: Manchester United's John O'Shea scores late Anfield winner
Eight years ago today, John O'Shea fired in a late winning goal as Manchester United defeated rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
Mar 3, 10:00
Gus Poyet delighted with FA "honesty" in Wes Brown appeal
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet says that he is delighted with the FA's honesty during the successful appeal of Wes Brown's red card.
Mar 2, 23:24
Sunderland's Wes Brown successful with red card appeal
The Football Association overturn the decision to send off Wes Brown, meaning that the Sunderland defender will not have to serve a one-match ban.
Mar 2, 15:06
Preview: Hull City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Hull and Sunderland at the KC Stadium, with the two relegation rivals separated by just one point in the table.
Mar 2, 13:58
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the best 11 performers from the 27th round of Premier League fixtures.
Mar 2, 10:59
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet criticises recent performances of referees
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet is unhappy that refereeing decisions are dominating fixtures in the Premier League at the moment.
Mar 2, 07:51
Sunderland to appeal Wes Brown red card
Sunderland confirm that they will appeal the red card given to Wes Brown in their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Mar 1, 15:45
Sunderland's Anthony Reveillere rues costly penalty in Manchester United defeat
Sunderland defender Anthony Reveillere admits that his side's chances at Old Trafford all but ended when Manchester United took the lead from the penalty spot.
Mar 1, 02:09
Referee Roger East: Wes Brown red card 'not mistaken identity'
Referee Roger East tells match officials' body PGMOL that his dismissal of Wes Brown in Sunderland's defeat to Manchester United was not a case of mistaken identity.
Feb 28, 20:19
Gus Poyet questions red card decision at Manchester United
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is unsure about the referee's decision to send off Wes Brown instead of John O'Shea in the Black Cats' 2-0 defeat away at Manchester United.
Feb 28, 17:57
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look back over Manchester United's 2-0 victory at the expense of 10-man Sunderland.
Feb 28, 17:22
Wayne Rooney brace helps Manchester United see off Sunderland
Wayne Rooney's brace helps Manchester United bag a 2-0 win in Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Feb 28, 16:51
Half-Time Report: Manchester United, Sunderland goalless at the break
Manchester United and Sunderland are goalless at half time in Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Feb 28, 15:47
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Find out how Manchester United got the better of Sunderland at Old Trafford with Sports Mole's live text updates.
Feb 28, 14:00
Preview: Manchester United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford as the hosts look to bounce back from their defeat to Swansea.
Feb 26, 14:46
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole analyses the goalless draw between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.
Feb 21, 17:44
John O'Shea demands Sunderland response
Sunderland defender John O'Shea urges his teammates to focus on winning their relegation battle after being dumped out of the FA Cup.
Feb 16, 23:12
Jon Stead: 'Beating Sunderland was better than beating Chelsea'
Bradford City striker Jon Stead claims that his side's FA Cup fifth-round victory over Sunderland was better than their win over Chelsea.
Feb 16, 20:03
Jon Stead: Bradford City "living the dream" following Sunderland win
Bradford City striker Jon Stead insists that his side's 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round was "well deserved".
Feb 15, 17:45
Bradford City stun Sunderland to keep FA Cup dream alive
Jon Stead scores against former employers Sunderland to help Bradford City on their way to a 2-0 victory over the Black Cats in the FA Cup fifth round.
Feb 15, 16:22
Half-Time Report: John O'Shea own goal gifts Bradford City interval lead against Sunderland
An early own goal from John O'Shea puts Bradford City on the brink of another FA Cup upset, this time against Sunderland at Valley Parade.
Feb 15, 15:20
Live Commentary: Bradford City 2-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Find out how Bradford City knocked another Premier League side out of the FA Cup with Sports Mole's text updates on a miserable day for Sunderland.
Feb 15, 14:00
Gus Poyet: 'John O'Shea can lead Sunderland to safety'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet backs club captain John O'Shea to lead the side to Premier League survival.
Feb 14, 14:26
John O'Shea: 'Loss to Queens Park Rangers hands boost to Bradford City'
Sunderland defender John O'Shea claims that the defeat to Queens Park Rangers will boost Bradford City ahead of their FA Cup clash.
Feb 12, 05:21