Lamine Kone
Sunderland boss David Moyes rues leaky defence
David Moyes hits out at Sunderland's defending following their latest defeat.
Jan 21, 18:22
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell out with knee ligament injury
Sunderland boss David Moyes confirms that midfielder Jack Rodwell has joined the club's growing absentee list.
Jan 18, 17:52
Everton to include James McCarthy in deal to sign Sunderland's Lamine Kone?
Everton are reportedly willing to give Sunderland James McCarthy and £10m cash for defender Lamine Kone.
Jan 18, 12:30
England international Wilfried Zaha included in final Ivory Coast squad
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is included in the final Ivory Coast squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, despite having already won two caps for England.
Jan 4, 21:47
David Moyes: 'No changes to January transfer plans'
Sunderland manager David Moyes reveals that there has been no change to his side's transfer plans in January, with limited funds available.
Jan 2, 19:16
Team News: Daniel Sturridge back for Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge returns for Liverpool's trip to Sunderland.
Jan 2, 14:03
West Ham United to trigger release clause for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone
West Ham United are reportedly considering whether to trigger the release clause of Sunderland defender Lamine Kone during the January transfer window.
Dec 12, 17:25
Swansea City halt Sunderland revival to ease pressure on Bob Bradley
Swansea City climb out of the Premier League's relegation zone courtesy of a 3-0 victory over relegation rivals Sunderland, who replace them at the foot of the table.
Dec 10, 16:59
Team News: Sofiane Boufal makes first Southampton start in League Cup clash
Southampton's record signing Sofiane Boufal makes his first start for the club in their League Cup meeting with Sunderland.
Oct 26, 19:17
Winston Reid breaks Sunderland hearts by snatching late West Ham United win
Winston Reid strikes late to snatch victory for West Ham United in their Premier League clash against Sunderland at the London Stadium.
Oct 22, 17:10
Team News: Two changes for Sunderland
David Moyes makes two changes for Sunderland's trip to West Ham United.
Oct 22, 14:04
Team News: Joe Allen fit for Stoke City
Joe Allen is passed fit for Stoke City as they welcome Sunderland this afternoon.
Oct 15, 14:08
David Moyes bemoans Sunderland injury list
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that the club's growing injury list is "a problem".
Oct 14, 14:56
Serge Aurier to be investigated by FIFA over 'throat-slit gesture'
FIFA opens an investigation into PSG and Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier after he appeared to making a throat-slitting gesture towards supporters.
Oct 13, 22:36
Lamine Kone signs new five-year deal at Sunderland
Lamine Kone signs a new five-year contract at Sunderland after the club rejected Everton's approach for the defender in the summer transfer window.
Sep 14, 12:13
Romelu Lukaku nets hat-trick in Everton win
Romelu Lukaku scores a hat-trick as Everton record a 3-0 win over Sunderland in Monday night's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 12, 21:50
Half-Time Report: Sunderland, Everton goalless at break
Sunderland and Everton are goalless at the interval of Monday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 12, 20:46
David Moyes hopeful Lamine Kone signs new deal at Sunderland
Sunderland boss David Moyes reiterates that he expects Lamine Kone to sign a new contract at the Stadium of Light after a move to Everton was blocked.
Sep 3, 13:40
Team News: Steven Pienaar makes first league start for Sunderland
Steven Pienaar is handed his first league start for Sunderland in this afternoon's trip to Southampton.
Aug 27, 14:09
David Moyes: 'Lamine Kone going nowhere'
Sunderland manager David Moyes insists that wantaway defender Lamine Kone will not be leaving the club this summer, despite reported interest from Everton.
Aug 23, 14:21
Cristhian Stuani hits brace in Middlesbrough win
Middlesbrough continue their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 21, 15:23
David Moyes 'issues ban to Lamine Kone amid transfer unrest'
Sunderland defender Lamine Kone is sent into temporary exile by David Moyes until the transfer window closes, according to a report.
Aug 21, 14:37
Report: Sunderland interested in Barnsley defender Alfie Mawson
Sunderland want to sign 22-year-old Barnsley defender Alfie Mawson as a replacement for the wantaway Lamine Kone, according to reports.
Aug 21, 09:37
David Moyes: 'Lamine Kone has rejected new Sunderland contract'
Sunderland manager David Moyes reveals that defender Lamine Kone has turned down the club's offer of a new contract.
Aug 19, 17:20
David Moyes: 'Lamine Kone has back injury'
Sunderland centre-back Lamine Kone will miss Sunday's Premier League clash against Middlesbrough with a back problem.
Aug 19, 14:48
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Everton
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Everton at The Hawthorns.
Aug 19, 14:10
Ronald Koeman: 'Oumar Niasse needs to leave Everton'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman tells Oumar Niasse and Aiden McGeady to leave the club if they want first-team football this season.
Aug 18, 19:21
Preview: Sunderland vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Middlesbrough in the Tees-Wear derby.
Aug 18, 15:00
Team News: John Stones, Nolito start, Joe Hart dropped
John Stones and Nolito start for Manchester City against Sunderland while Joe Hart drops to the bench.
Aug 13, 16:32
Preview: Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Pep Guardiola's first match in the Premier League as Manchester City play Sunderland.
Aug 12, 14:31
David Moyes rules out Lamine Kone Sunderland exit
Sunderland manager David Moyes insists that defender Lamine Kone will not leave the club this summer amid reported interest from Everton.
Aug 12, 13:26
Lamine Kone expresses desire to leave Sunderland
Sunderland defender Lamine Kone tells manager David Moyes that he wants to leave the club after failing to offer him the improved deal that they said they would.
Aug 12, 09:21
Lamine Kone helps Sunderland clinch draw against Borussia Dortmund
Lamine Kone heads home an equaliser to give Sunderland a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in Friday's pre-season friendly in Austria.
Aug 5, 19:44
Sunderland 'enquire about Kara Mbodji'
Sunderland reportedly enquire about the availability of Anderlecht centre-back Kara Mbodji as Lamine Kone exit rumours gather pace.
Aug 2, 14:55
Watford, Sunderland play out draw
Watford and Sunderland play out a 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road on the final weekend of the 2015-16 Premier League season.
May 15, 17:04
Sam Allardyce pleased with Sunderland progression
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says that his team have become "difficult to beat" after leading the Black Cats to safety in the Premier League.
May 11, 22:32
Danny Higginbotham: 'January signings key for Sunderland'
Sunderland's January signings were the main reason why they stayed up, according to the club's former defender Danny Higginbotham.
May 11, 21:57
Sunderland secure Premier League survival
Sunderland secure Premier League survival and relegate Newcastle United and Norwich City after beating Everton 3-0 at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night.
May 11, 21:38
Team News: Sunderland unchanged for huge match at home to Everton
Sam Allardyce names an unchanged Sunderland XI for Wednesday's match against Everton as the Black Cats try to secure their Premier League safety.
May 11, 18:49
Live Commentary: Sunderland 3-0 Everton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light.
May 11, 18:45
