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Mid-season report: Blackburn
Sports Mole recaps Blackburn's troubled first half of the campaign.Dec 28, 00:30
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Martin O'Neill "unhappy" with penalty
Martin O'Neill admits that he is "unhappy" with Howard Webb's decision to award a penalty against his Sunderland side this afternoon.Dec 26, 17:51
Boxing Day Preview: Sunderland vs. Everton
Everton head to Sunderland on Boxing Day boasting a 13-match unbeaten run against the Black Cats.Dec 24, 18:40
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Phil Bardsley: 'Martin O'Neill has been a breath of fresh air'
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley praises boss Martin O'Neill.Dec 23, 05:15
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Martin O'Neill: 'We won it twice'
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill praises their "deserved" win.Dec 22, 03:07
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Martin O'Neill warns Niklas Bendtner over behaviour
Martin O'Neill warns Nicklas Bendtner over his off-field behaviour.Dec 21, 07:55
Martin O'Neill dismisses rumours of a January clearout
Martin O'Neill insists that there will not be a squad clearout in JanuaryDec 21, 04:19
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Martin O'Neill denies Craig Gardner exit talk
Martin O'Neill insists that Craig Gardner is keen to make his move to Sunderland a "successful" one.Dec 20, 16:57
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Connor Wickham doubtful for Sunderland
A knee injury could force Connor Wickham to miss Sunderland's trip to Queens Park Rangers.Dec 20, 13:27
Craig Gardner threatens to quit Sunderland
Craig Gardner is struggling to settle at Sunderland after six months at the club, according to reports. Dec 20, 11:27
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Stiliyan Petrov "very happy at Villa"
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov dismisses reports linking him with a move to Sunderland.Dec 19, 18:45
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Martin O'Neill happy despite Sunderland defeat
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is happy with his side's performance, despite their 1-0 defeat at Spurs.Dec 18, 18:50
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Martin O'Neill keen on winter break
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes that Premier League footballers would benefit from a winter break.Dec 18, 13:06
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Newcastle United target James Collins
Aston Villa centre-back James Collins is a transfer target for Newcastle United and Sunderland.Dec 18, 12:12
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Newcastle, Sunderland battle for James Collins
Newcastle and Sunderland will battle it out in January for Aston Villa defender James Collins.Dec 18, 00:17
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Martin O'Neill: Lee Cattermole 'still Sunderland captain'
Martin O'Neill claims that Lee Cattermole will remain Sunderland captain after his arrest.Dec 17, 07:00
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Craig Gordon in line for Sunderland return
Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon is in line for a return after being sidelined with injury for ten months.Dec 16, 08:06
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Sunderland eye Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic
Sunderland have been linked with a move for Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic.Dec 15, 11:09
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Sunderland unable to recall Asamoah Gyan
Sunderland are unable to recall striker Asamoah Gyan back from his loan spell in UAE.Dec 15, 00:53
Martin O'Neill blocks Titus Bramble, David Vaughan exits
Martin O'Neill reportedly blocks loan exits for Titus Bramble and David Vaughan.Dec 14, 07:39
Martin O'Neill receives "overwhelming" support
Martin O'Neill reveals that he has been overwhelmed by the level of support he has received from Sunderland fans.Dec 13, 15:17
David Vaughan: Martin O'Neill has given us belief
David Vaughan says that Martin O'Neill's appointment at Sunderland has changed the mentality of the team. Dec 13, 06:30
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Elis Short explains Steve Bruce dismissal
Sunderland chairman Elis Short blames a long period of "underperformance" for Steve Bruce's dismissal.Dec 12, 12:31
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McClean "buzzing" after debut
James McClean admits that it was "great" to secure victory for Martin O'Neill's first match in charge at Sunderland.Dec 12, 11:55
Martin O'Neill hails "dream" start as Sunderland boss
Martin O'Neill hails his "dream start" as Sunderland boss after the Black Cats' victory over Blackburn.Dec 12, 11:38
Martin O'Neill: 'Win will give Sunderland confidence'
New Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill believes that his side's 2-1 win over Blackburn will give the club a much-needed confidence boost.Dec 11, 18:14
In Pictures: Sunderland 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
Pictures from Sunderland's 2-1 victory over Blackburn at the Stadium of Light.Dec 11, 16:17
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Result: Sunderland 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
Sebastian Larsson scores a stoppage time free-kick to hand Martin O'Neill a winning start to life as Sunderland manager.Dec 11, 15:31
Martin O'Neill plans Aston Villa raid
Martin O'Neill identifies four Aston Villa players that he would like to sign for Sunderland.Dec 11, 13:33
Team News: Connor Wickham returns for Sunderland
Connor Wickham returns ahead of schedule to start for Sunderland against Blackburn Rovers this afternoon.Dec 11, 12:53
Martin O'Neill hopes Sunderland can play like European champions
New Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says that he hopes to get his side playing like European champions Barcelona.Dec 10, 01:38
Steve Kean: Pressure is on Martin O'Neill
Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean hopes to capitalise on the expectation surrounding Martin O'Neill's first game in charge at Sunderland.Dec 9, 15:42
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland have lost confidence'
Martin O'Neill suggests that Sunderland are lacking confidence.Dec 9, 12:58
Martin O'Neill facing Sunderland striker crisis
Martin O'Neill is lacking strikers ahead of his first game in charge of Sunderland this weekend.Dec 9, 01:53
Martin O'Neill to consider Asamoah Gyan recall
New Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill suggests that he may recall striker Asamoah Gyan from UAE club Al-Ain.Dec 7, 23:56
Martin O'Neill adds Jim Henry to backroom staff
Martin O'Neill makes his first addition to the Sunderland backroom staff since taking over on Saturday.Dec 7, 12:43
Martin O'Neill: 'It's great to be back'
New Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill insists that he has lost none of his passion for the game.Dec 7, 10:34
Martin O'Neill: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers result sums up season'
Martin O'Neill believes that Sunderland's performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers summed up their season so far.Dec 6, 15:26
Live: Martin O'Neill press conference
Live coverage of Martin O'Neill's first press conference as Sunderland manager this afternoon.Dec 6, 13:43
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Marco Gabbiadini: 'O'Neill must improve strike force'
Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini believes that Martin O'Neill must improve their strike force if the Black Cats are to survive this season.Dec 6, 02:58
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