Lamine Kone
Preview: Sunderland vs. Everton
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League encounter between Sunderland and Everton, where a win will secure the home side's top-flight status.
May 9, 23:56
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland job not done'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce warns that his side have not completed the job of survival yet ahead of their crucial clash with Everton.
May 9, 14:58
Chances missed as Sunderland, Arsenal share a point
Sunderland and Arsenal play out a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light after both sides miss chances to nab a winner.
Apr 24, 15:56
Preview: Sunderland vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Leicester City at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 8, 01:22
Preview: Sunderland vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League match between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 1, 20:08
Virgil van Dijk denies Sunderland win in stoppage time
Virgil van Dijk snatches a stoppage-time equaliser for 10-man Southampton to deny struggling Sunderland a huge Premier League win at St Mary's.
Mar 5, 17:07
Lille defender Adama Soumaoro on Sunderland's radar?
Lille's versatile defender Adama Soumaoro is reportedly being monitored by Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce.
Feb 23, 21:46
Sunderland pile more misery on Louis van Gaal's Manchester United
Sunderland give their hopes of avoiding relegation a huge boost by defeating Manchester United 2-1 for their first win in five games.
Feb 13, 14:38
Preview: Liverpool vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield.
Feb 4, 18:09
In-form Sergio Aguero earns Manchester City three points
Sergio Aguero scores the only goal of the game as Manchester City secure a 1-0 victory from their trip to Sunderland.
Feb 2, 21:39
Team News: Kelechi Iheanacho earns Manchester City start
Kelechi Iheanacho starts for Man City for their trip to Sunderland after his FA Cup heroics.
Feb 2, 18:54
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light.
Feb 1, 20:59
Sunderland announce Wahbi Khazri capture
Sunderland announce the arrival of Bordeaux midfielder Wahbi Khazri on a four-and-a-half year deal.
Jan 30, 17:55
Sunderland agree Wahbi Khazri fee with Bordeaux
Bordeaux announce that they have agreed a fee with Sunderland to sell Tunisian midfielder Wahbi Khazri to the Black Cats.
Jan 29, 11:22
Sebastian Coates seals Sporting Lisbon switch
Sunderland defender Sebastian Coates exits the Stadium of Light and joins Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon on a six-month loan basis.
Jan 28, 12:07
Sunderland confirm Lamine Kone signing
Sunderland confirm that they have signed Ivorian defender Lamine Kone from Lorient.
Jan 27, 20:05
Lorient 'accept renewed Sunderland bid for Lamine Kone'
Lorient reportedly accept an offer from Sunderland for defender Lamine Kone.
Jan 27, 14:42
Lorient 'outraged' with Sunderland over Lamine Kone deal
Ligue 1 side Lorient say that they are 'outraged' after Sunderland pull the plug on a £5m deal for centre-back Lamine Kone.
Jan 8, 12:31
Preview: Arsenal vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's FA Cup match between holders Arsenal and struggling Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 7, 18:45
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce confirms Lamine Kone deal is off
Sam Allardyce confirms that Sunderland's move for Lorient defender Lamine Kone has fallen through.
Jan 7, 15:16
Preview: Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to the basement battle between Sunderland and Aston Villa on the opening Premier League matchday of 2016.
Jan 1, 12:36
Report: Sunderland want Marc Wilson
A report claims that Sunderland are interested in signing Stoke City defender Marc Wilson in the upcoming transfer window.
Dec 31, 13:31
Sunderland close in on Lamine Kone deal
Sunderland and Lorient agree a fee for defender Lamine Kone ahead of his proposed switch to the Black Cats in January.
Dec 30, 19:07
Report: Sunderland agree Lamine Kone deal
Premier League strugglers Sunderland have an agreement in place for the signing of Lorient's experienced defender Lamine Kone, according to a report in France.
Dec 16, 20:01
Report: Sunderland plotting Lamine Kone move
Sunderland reportedly step up their pursuit of Lorient defender Lamine Kone.
Dec 5, 19:39
Lorient see off winless Troyes
Lorient beat winless bottom side Troyes 4-1 in Ligue 1.
Nov 7, 20:51
Kamil Grosicki free kick rescues point for Rennes against Lorient
Kamil Grosicki's second-half free kick rescues a point for Rennes against Lorient, with both sides seeing a man sent to the stands for two bookable offences.
Oct 24, 17:56
AS Monaco seal Champions League qualification with Lorient win
Monaco beat Lorient to edge out Marseille and Saint-Etienne for the final Champions League place in Ligue 1.
May 23, 21:54
Metz relegated from Ligue 1 after defeat to Lorient
Metz drop into Ligue 2 after a 4-0 defeat at home to Lorient, who move four points clear of the Ligue 1 relegation zone.
May 9, 20:55
Stalemate for Lorient, Lens in relegation clash
Lorient miss the chance to boost their survival prospects after being held to a 0-0 draw away to bottom-of-the-table Lens.
Apr 12, 18:20
Zlatan Ibrahimovic hat-trick seals Paris Saint-Germain win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain beat Lorient 3-1 at Parc des Princes to climb top of the Ligue 1 table.
Mar 20, 21:21
Rennes steal Breton derby with late goal
Pedro Henrique's last-minute goal gives Rennes a 1-0 victory in the Breton derby.
Nov 7, 21:25
Montpellier HSC scrape to 1-0 win over Lorient
Montpellier HSC move into fourth spot in the Ligue 1 table with a tight 1-0 victory over travelling side Lorient, thanks to Lamine Kone's own goal.
Sep 13, 21:10
Valentin Lavigne grabs a brace in dominant Lorient display
Lorient notch four second-half goals, including a brace from Valentin Lavigne, as they beat Guingamp 4-0 at the Stade du Moustoir in Ligue 1.
Aug 30, 21:21
Lille move into second spot with 2-0 victory over Lorient
Lille move into second place in the Ligue 1 table as they ease to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Lorient.
Aug 23, 20:53
Team News: Nice hand start to 18-year-old striker Franck Honorat
Nice hand a start to young striker Franck Honorat for their Ligue 1 trip to Lorient, who have summer signing Jordan Ayew leading their attack.
Aug 16, 18:53
Late Lorient goal downs 10-man AS Monaco
Lorient score late on to secure a 2-1 win over 10-man AS Monaco in their opening match of the Ligue 1 season.
Aug 10, 21:57
Lorient stage comeback win
Goals from Vincent Aboubakar and Jeremie Aliadiere cancel out Olivier Veigneau's opener as Lorient come from behind to beat Nantes 2-1.
Aug 18, 18:00
Live Commentary: Lorient 2-1 Nantes - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Lorient's first win of the new Ligue 1 season over Nantes.
Aug 18, 15:32
Lamine Kone signs new Lorient deal
Lamine Kone signs a new three-year contract with French outfit Lorient.
Jul 23, 14:58
