Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Martin O'Neill takes positives from defeat
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill insists there were positives to take from the second half of his team's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.
Dec 15, 17:46
Tom Cleverley congratulates Wayne Rooney after his goal on December 15, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester United 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole looks at Manchester United's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 15, 17:24
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers barks the orders on December 9, 2012
Live Commentary: Liverpool 1-3 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Liverpool's clash with Aston Villa at Anfield.
Dec 15, 14:00
Peter Reid
Peter Reid: 'Martin O'Neill will get it right'
Former Sunderland boss Peter Reid backs manager Martin O'Neill to improve the club's poor recent form.
Dec 15, 13:36
Martin O'Neill lectures the fourth official as Brian McDermott watches the action on December 11, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland fans want to keep Danny Rose'
Martin O'Neill hopes that Tottenham Hotspur will be open to a deal allowing Danny Rose to stay at Sunderland permanently.
Dec 15, 12:21
Tim Cahill
Sunderland, Queens Park Rangers show Tim Cahill interest
New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim Cahill is available on a short-term loan deal and has attracted interest from Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers, according to reports.
Dec 15, 05:41
Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland in fine spirits'
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that his team travels to Manchester United this weekend in "fine spirits".
Dec 14, 21:52
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Carlos Cuellar: 'Players ignoring Martin O'Neill speculation'
Carlos Cuellar claims that the Sunderland players are ignoring speculation over manager Martin O'Neill's future at the club.
Dec 13, 21:20
Frazier Campbell
Sunderland duo heading for January exits?
Sunderland duo Titus Bramble and Frazier Campbell are reportedly heading for the exit at the Stadium of Light in January.
Dec 12, 23:37
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Martin O'Neill hails Steven Fletcher
Martin O'Neill praises Steven Fletcher after shaking off a knock to score in Sunderland's win over Reading.
Dec 12, 08:17
Martin O'Neill lectures the fourth official as Brian McDermott watches the action on December 11, 2012
Matin O'Neill frustrated by injuries
Martin O'Neill says that he is frustrated after Sunderland picked up three injuries during their win over Reading on Tuesday.
Dec 12, 06:42
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland are still in trouble'
Martin O'Neill says that Sunderland are still relegation candidates despite their 3-0 win against Reading at home on Tuesday.
Dec 12, 02:36
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Martin O'Neill: "The fans were absolutely terrific"
Martin O'Neill says that Sunderland beat Reading "convincingly" in their Premier League encounter at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 12, 00:30
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill on the touchline during the match against Norwich City on December 2, 2012
Martin O'Neill: I'm the "only man" for Sunderland
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill insists that he is the "best" and "only man" to get Sunderland out of their current relegation problems.
Dec 10, 16:06
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Martin O'Neill: "Spirit" key to survival
Martin O'Neill is adamant that his Sunderland players have the necessary "spirit" to move away from the relegation zone over the coming weeks.
Dec 10, 15:16
Robert Snodgrass and Danny Rose battle for the ball on December 2, 2012
Sunderland's Martin O'Neill wants permanent move for Danny Rose from Tottenham Hotspur
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says that Danny Rose is open to a permanent move from Tottenham Hotspur to the Stadium of Light.
Dec 10, 10:39
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012
Martin O'Neill ready for relegation "fight"
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill predicts a "tough fight" for his side if they want to avoid relegation this season.
Dec 8, 20:05
Chelsea players congratulate Juan Mata after a goal on December 8, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Rafael Benitez's first league win as Chelsea manager at Sunderland.
Dec 8, 17:32
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Fernando Torres brace gives Rafael Benitez first league win as Chelsea manager
Fernando Torres scores a brace, ending a run of nine goalless Premier League games in the process, to help Rafael Benitez record his first win as Chelsea boss at Sunderland.
Dec 8, 16:53
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Live text coverage of the meeting between two of the Premier League's ailing sides, Sunderland and Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 8, 14:00
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill on the touchline during the match against Norwich City on December 2, 2012
Martin O'Neill not surprised by poor start
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits that he is not surprised by his team's poor start to the season.
Dec 7, 19:59
Craig Gardner celebrates with Sebastian Larsson moments after scoring on December 2, 2012
Sebastian Larsson: 'Players are to blame for poor form'
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson challenges his teammates to end the side's poor form.
Dec 7, 14:58
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole lies injured against West Brom on November 24, 2012
Sunderland's Lee Cattermole out of action for two months
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole will miss the club's vital festive schedule with a knee injury as he faces two months on the sidelines.
Dec 7, 10:12
The Stadium of Light
Preview:Sunderland vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 6, 14:16
John Guidetti
Sunderland want John Guidetti loan
Sunderland reportedly want to sign Manchester City striker John Guidetti on loan.
Dec 6, 00:41
Peter Crouch and John O'Shea
Martin O'Neill optimistic over John O'Shea return
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that John O'Shea is recovering quicker than expected from a calf injury suffered two weeks ago.
Dec 5, 20:51
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill on the touchline during the match against Norwich City on December 2, 2012
Martin O'Neill wants January arrivals
Martin O'Neill admits that he is eager to bolster his Sunderland squad in January.
Dec 5, 16:07
Wes Brown
Sunderland's Wes Brown closes in on return from lengthy layoff
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill says that defender Wes Brown is close to returning to first-team action following a year out with a knee injury.
Dec 5, 10:10
Connor Wickham
Sunderland's Connor Wickham: 'It feels good to be back'
Connor Wickham thanks manager Martin O'Neill for giving him the chance to feature in Sunderland's Premier League clash with Norwich City on Sunday.
Dec 3, 03:47
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher is disappointed after missing a chance
Martin O'Neill unsure of Steven Fletcher's fitness
Martin O'Neill admits that he must wait until early next week to find out if Steven Fletcher faces a spell on the sidelines after the striker injured his ankle against Norwich City.
Dec 2, 19:12
Stephane Sessegnon is closed down by Norwich as he attempts an overhead kick on December 2, 2012
Match Analysis: Norwich City 2-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at this afternoon's Premier League encounter between Norwich City and Sunderland.
Dec 2, 18:52
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill on the touchline during the match against Norwich City on December 2, 2012
Martin O'Neill bemoans missed chances
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill rues his side's missed chances as they lose 2-1 at Norwich on Sunday.
Dec 2, 18:33
Anthony Pilkington celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Sunderland on December 2, 2012
Norwich City edge out Sunderland at Carrow Road
Norwich City survive second-half pressure from Sunderland to secure a 2-1 victory over the Black Cats at Carrow Road.
Dec 2, 17:52
Chris Hughton
Live Commentary: Norwich 2-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of today's Premier League clash between Norwich City and Sunderland.
Dec 2, 15:15
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill keen on January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits that the club could strengthen its squad in the January transfer window.
Dec 1, 00:51
Norwich manager Chris Hughton on November 17, 2012
Preview:Norwich City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews this Sunday's Premier League clash between Norwich City and struggling Sunderland.
Nov 30, 16:40
Jamie Mackie has a shot blocked for QPR on November 27, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-0 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole takes a closer look at tonight's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers.
Nov 27, 22:29
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill watches on on November 18, 2012
Martin O'Neill frustrated by Queens Park Rangers stalemate
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill expresses his frustration following his side's 0-0 draw with Queens Park Rangers at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 27, 22:24
Harry Redknapp holds his QPR shirt proudly on November 26, 2012
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-0 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Sunderland's clash with Queens Park Rangers at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 27, 19:00
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill watches on on November 18, 2012
The Premier League sack race: Who is next?
Sports Mole takes a look at which Premier League manager could be next to be told to clear his desk.
Nov 27, 15:56