Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill prior to his side's match with QPR on March 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill: 'Pressure is affecting Sunderland players'
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits that the club's players are lacking confidence following their 1-1 draw with Norwich.
Mar 18, 09:21
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill prior to his side's match with Norwich City on March 17, 2013
Martin O'Neill: 'Luck might have helped Sunderland to draw'
Martin O'Neill admits that Sunderland may have got lucky in their 1-1 draw with Norwich City earlier today.
Mar 17, 17:36
Sunderland's Craig Gardner scores a penalty during his side's match against Norwich on March 17, 2013
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-1 Norwich City
Sports Mole takes a look over Sunderland's 1-1 draw against Norwich City at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 17, 15:49
Grant Holt, Robert Snodgrass
Team News: Grant Holt drops to the bench for Norwich City
Grant Holt is left out of the starting lineup for Norwich City in their game at Sunderland this afternoon.
Mar 17, 12:46
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill prior to his side's match with QPR on March 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland players were right to avoid Cheltenham Festival'
Martin O'Neill says that his players' decision to avoid attending the Cheltenham Festival was correct due to their poor run of form.
Mar 17, 06:48
Yohan Cabaye, Adam Johnson
Martin O'Neill: Adam Johnson needs to show "consistency"
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill feels that Adam Johnson needs to show more "consistency" while playing for the Black Cats.
Mar 17, 05:57
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill prior to his side's match with QPR on March 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill: "We lack real true ability"
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill believes that his side lack "true ability" in their squad.
Mar 16, 05:45
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Liverpool on January 2, 2013
Preview:Sunderland vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's crucial Premier League encounter against Norwich City.
Mar 15, 16:36
Danny Graham celebrates after scoring the opener against Fulham on December 29, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Danny Graham will come good'
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is adamant that January signing Danny Graham will come good at the club.
Mar 15, 06:48
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his side's match with Arsenal on February 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill 'bans players from Cheltenham Festival'
Martin O'Neill reportedly bans his players from attending yesterday's action at the Cheltenham Festival.
Mar 13, 13:23
Zambia defender Stoppila Sunzu in action against South Africa on November 14, 2012
Stoppila Sunzu trains with Sunderland
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits that he is yet to decide on the future of TP Mazembe defender Stoppila Sunzu.
Mar 12, 13:12
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill prior to his side's match with QPR on March 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill: Norwich City "is a big, big game for us"
Martin O'Neill highlights the importance of Sunderland's upcoming clash against Norwich City.
Mar 11, 13:14
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill prior to his side's match with QPR on March 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill disappointed with Sunderland defeat
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill expresses his disappointment following Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League.
Mar 9, 18:48
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy celebrates scoring against Sunderland on March 9, 2013
Match Analysis: Queens Park Rangers 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at QPR's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.
Mar 9, 17:22
Bobby Zamora
Team News: Harry Redknapp makes four changes to QPR against unchanged Sunderland
Harry Redknapp makes four changes to Queens Park Rangers' starting XI for their game against Sunderland, who are unchanged.
Mar 9, 14:37
QPR manager Harry Redknapp looks dejected on the sidelines during his side's match against QPR on March 2, 2013
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Saturday's Premier League clash between Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland.
Mar 7, 15:29
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Fulham on March 2, 2013
Martin O'Neill praises Stephane Sessegnon
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill praises the recent form of Benin midfielder Stephane Sessegnon.
Mar 4, 13:35
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Fulham on March 2, 2013
Martin O'Neill: We were denied "clear penalty"
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill feels that his side were denied a "clear penalty" in their 2-2 draw with Fulham.
Mar 3, 02:50
Fulham players celebrate with goalscorer Dimitar Berbatov after he converted a penalty kick against sunderland on March 2, 2013
Sunderland comeback denies Fulham victory
Sunderland respond to going 2-0 down in the early going at home to Fulham and earn a point late on thanks to Stephane Sessegnon.
Mar 2, 16:54
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Team News: Steven Fletcher, Danny Graham continue for Sunderland
Sunderland and Fulham are both unchanged for this afternoon's clash at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 2, 14:20
Adam Johnson beats Gareth Bale to the ball on December 29, 2012
Martin O'Neill backs Adam Johnson improvement
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill insists that Adam Johnson will improve before the end of the season.
Mar 2, 13:48
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his side's match with Arsenal on February 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill targeting strong finish for Sunderland
Martin O'Neill hopes that Sunderland can finish the season strongly, starting with a win over Fulham tomorrow.
Mar 1, 22:20
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during the match against West Ham on January 12, 2013
Martin O'Neill's wife battles on in fight against cancer
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that his wife Geraldine is "still fighting on" with her battle against cancer.
Feb 28, 14:16
Kader Mangane
Kader Mangane to make Sunderland bow
Senegal international Kader Mangane will turn out for Sunderland's development side tonight.
Feb 25, 18:51
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during the match against West Ham on January 12, 2013
Sunderland defeat disappoints Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill feels that his Sunderland side deserved a share of the spoils against West Bromwich Albion.
Feb 23, 17:20
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Team News: Peter Odemwingie on West Bromwich Albion bench
Steve Clarke names Peter Odemwingie on the West Brom bench for the Hawthorns clash against Sunderland, who hand a first start to January signing Danny Graham.
Feb 23, 14:38
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his side's match with Arsenal on February 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill hoping for "re-energised" Sunderland
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is hopeful that his side are "re-energised" following a break in the Premier League season.
Feb 21, 21:05
The Hawthorns
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's trip to The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion.
Feb 21, 14:05
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Steven Fletcher: 'I can adapt to any formation'
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher insists that he is happy to change position in order to accommodate new signing Danny Graham.
Feb 21, 12:51
Titus Bramble
Titus Bramble "really happy to be playing"
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble expresses his delight at his recent run of starting appearances.
Feb 20, 19:55
James McFadden
James McFadden to return to Sunderland?
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill hints that the club could re-sign James McFadden.
Feb 12, 12:42
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill gestures on December 22, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland never bullied Jack Wilshere'
Martin O'Neill refutes suggestions that his Sunderland side targeted Jack Wilshere during their weekend defeat to Arsenal.
Feb 11, 09:30
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla scores during his side's match at Sunderland on February 9, 2013
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Arsenal's 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.
Feb 9, 17:37
Lee Cattermole
Team News: Lee Cattermole given start against Arsenal
Lee Cattermole returns to captain Sunderland against Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.
Feb 9, 14:14
Sunderland winger James McClean celebrates his early strike versus Reading on December 11, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'James McClean could miss Arsenal match'
Sunderland midfielder James McClean is an injury doubt ahead of his side's match with Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Feb 8, 12:15
Thomas Vermaelen
Thomas Vermaelen predicts "tough" Sunderland test
Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen says that Sunderland will be a "tough game".
Feb 8, 02:50
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger stands dejected after the sending off of Laurent Koscielny against Man City on January 13, 2013
Preview:Sunderland vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to Arsenal's trip to Sunderland as they try to keep up the pressure on the top four.
Feb 7, 17:28
Shaun Maloney
Sunderland eye Shaun Maloney?
Reports suggest that Sunderland are keen on Wigan Athletic's Shaun Maloney.
Feb 3, 04:38
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during the match against West Ham on January 12, 2013
Martin O'Neill: Reading defeat "frustrating"
Martin O'Neill is frustrated that his Sunderland side conceded late on to lose to Reading.
Feb 2, 18:18
Danny Graham celebrates after scoring the opener against Fulham on December 29, 2012
Team News: Danny Graham on Sunderland bench
Deadline-day signing Danny Graham is named on the Sunderland bench for their match with Reading at the Madjewski Stadium.
Feb 2, 14:22
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