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
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill blasts Stan Collymore for quit rumours
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill accuses Stan Collymore of being "lazy" after he reported that the Black Cats boss had decided to step down from the club.
Nov 27, 10:10
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill: 'Harry Redknapp is a very fine manager'
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes that Queens Park Rangers can only benefit from the appointment of Harry Redknapp.
Nov 27, 07:27
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill watches on on November 18, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'I'm staying put'
Martin O'Neill insists that he did not offer his resignation to the Sunderland board on Saturday night.
Nov 26, 19:15
Harry Redknapp
Preview:Sunderland vs. Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole previews Harry Redknapp's first match in charge of Queens Park Rangers at Sunderland.
Nov 25, 14:31
Gary Hooper
Sunderland want Gary Hooper?
A report claims that Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is keen to add Celtic striker Gary Hooper to his squad in January.
Nov 25, 13:29
Martin O'Neill
Sunderland: 'Martin O'Neill has not resigned'
Sunderland reject reports that manager Martin O'Neill has resigned.
Nov 24, 20:39
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill on November 24, 2012
Report: Martin O'Neill offers Sunderland resignation
Martin O'Neill offers his resignation to the Sunderland board, according to reports.
Nov 24, 19:43
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill on November 24, 2012
Martin O'Neill praises spirit despite defeat
Martin O'Neill insists there are positives for Sunderland to take despite being beaten by West Bromwich Albion earlier today.
Nov 24, 17:32
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
West Bromwich Albion beat Sunderland to climb to third
West Brom climb above Chelsea to third in the Premier League table after triumphing 4-2 over Sunderland in an entertaining battle at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 24, 14:45
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill watches on on November 18, 2012
Live Commentary: Sunderland 2-4 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text updates of Sunderland's home encounter with West Bromwich Albion.
Nov 24, 11:58
Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner
Martin O'Neill backs Stephane Sessegnon to shine
Martin O'Neill believes that Stephane Sessegnon is ready to put a turbulent summer behind him and recapture his best form for Sunderland.
Nov 24, 02:16
The Stadium of Light
Preview:Sunderland vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole preview Sunderland's match with West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light
Nov 22, 12:19
James McClean
Northumbria Police to probe alleged death threats targeted at Sunderland's James McClean
Northumbria Police investigate alleged death threats targeted at Sunderland winger James McClean, who refused to wear a Remembrance Day poppy last weekend.
Nov 19, 11:38
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