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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F51%2Fmartin-oneill.jpg "Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill gestures on December 22, 2012")
Preview:Bolton Wanderers vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Saturday'd FA Cup third-round encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland.Jan 3, 16:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F52%2Fmartin-oneill-sunderland_2.jpg "Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill on the touchline on December 29, 2012")
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland ran out of steam'
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill admits that his side were outclassed by a better team following their 3-0 defeat at Liverpool.Jan 2, 23:51
Martin O'Neill relishing Anfield trip
Martin O'Neill is looking forward to taking his Sunderland side to Anfield to face Liverpool tomorrow.Jan 1, 14:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F49%2Fbrendan-rodgers-liverpool.jpg "Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers instructs his team on December 6, 2012")
Preview:Liverpool vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's first trip of 2013 to Liverpool on Wednesday.Dec 31, 16:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F11%2Fjoleonlescott_20120108.jpg "Joleon Lescott")
Report: Sunderland want Joleon Lescott on loan
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is reportedly plotting a loan move to sign out-of-favour Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott.Dec 30, 03:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F51%2Fdanny-rose-nathaniel-clyne.jpg "Danny Rose and Nathaniel Clyne on December 22, 2012")
Andre Villas-Boas rules out Danny Rose exit
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas reveals that Danny Rose will not be joining Sunderland on a permanent deal.Dec 29, 20:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F44%2F640x480_oneill_20121030.jpg "Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill")
Martin O'Neill commends Sunderland effort
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill praises the effort of his players after their 2-1 loss to Tottenham at the Stadium of Light.Dec 29, 18:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F48%2Faaron-lennon-jermain-defoe-tottenham-hotspur.jpg "Jermain Defoe congratulates Aaron Lennon moments after scoring Tottenham's first goal against Liverpool on November 28, 2012")
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Spurs at the Stadium of Light, where the visitors came from behind to claim victory.Dec 29, 15:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F50%2Fjan-vertonghen-tottenham-hotspur_1.jpg "Jan Vertonghen celebrates his goal with team mates on December 16, 2012")
Team News: Jan Vertonghen, William Gallas dropped
Spurs swap Jan Vertonghen and William Gallas for Steven Caulker and Michael Dawson for this afternoon's match against Sunderland.Dec 29, 12:09
Martin O'Neill eyes Danny Rose deal
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill admits that he would like to keep Tottenham defender Danny Rose at the Stadium of Light.Dec 29, 07:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F50%2Fsteven-fletcher-sunderland.jpg "Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012")
Mid-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look at Sunderland's inconsistent start to the season, with Steven Fletcher's goals keeping the Black Cats just outside the bottom three.Dec 28, 13:00
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Preview:Sunderland vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur.Dec 27, 13:54
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Martin O'Neill hails Adam Johnson
Martin O'Neill says that Adam Johnson is starting to hit top form after he scored the winning goal for Sunderland against Manchester City on Boxing Day.Dec 27, 07:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F52%2Fmartin-oneill-sunderland_1.jpg "Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill chats with City manager Roberto Mancini on Boxing Day 2012")
Martin O'Neill: "It was a great day"
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill hails his side for producing a "brilliant performance" during yesterday's 1-0 win over Manchester City at the Stadium of Light.Dec 27, 05:40
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City
Sports Mole takes a close look at Manchester City's defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League on Boxing Day.Dec 26, 17:25
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Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between defending champions Manchester City and Martin O'Neill's improving Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Dec 24, 20:50
Martin O'Neill hails Steven Fletcher
Martin O'Neill praised Steven Fletcher after the striker's goal wins the game against Southampton.Dec 23, 07:40
Martin O'Neill cautious over Adam Johnson injury
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill remains cautious over the injury that Adam Johnson picked up during Saturday's victory at Southampton.Dec 22, 20:22
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Martin O'Neill "thrilled" with Sunderland win
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits that he is "thrilled" with Saturday's 1-0 win at Southampton in the Premier League.Dec 22, 19:15
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David Meyler to return to Sunderland
Midfielder David Meyler returns to Sunderland after his loan spell with Championship club Hull City.Dec 22, 08:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F42%2Fcw.jpg "Connor Wickham")
Martin O'Neill challenges Connor Wickham to improve
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill challenges striker Connor Wickham to prove that he has what it takes to become a successful Premier League player.Dec 21, 13:35
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Preview:Southampton vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Southampton and Sunderland.Dec 20, 14:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F48%2Frobin-van-persie-manchester-united.jpg "Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012")
Martin O'Neill compares Robin van Persie to Lionel Messi
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill claims that Robin van Persie is as important to Manchester United as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona.Dec 17, 04:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F49%2Fmartin-oneill-sunderland.jpg "Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill looks on against Chelsea on December 8, 2012")
Martin O'Neill wants new recruits
Martin O'Neill insists that Sunderland must strengthen in January if they want to compete and progress in the Premier League this season.Dec 16, 19:57
Martin O'Neill: 'Manchester United can win the league'
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill backs Manchester United to win the Premier League title due to their attacking options.Dec 15, 19:04
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F50%2Fwayne-rooney-manchester-united.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F49%2Fbrendan-rodgers.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F37%2Fpeterreid_20110903.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F50%2Fmartin-oneill-sunderland.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F29%2Ftimcahill20110507.jpg "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: '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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F48%2Fmartin-oneill-sunderland.jpg "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
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
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