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Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland at The Hawthorns.Sep 19, 11:35
Paolo Di Canio boosted by returns of John O'Shea and Emanuele Giaccherini
Paolo Di Canio says that John O'Shea and Emanuele Giaccherini will return to the Sunderland side for this weekend's vital Premier League match against West Brom.Sep 18, 15:20
Paolo Di Canio backs Jozy Altidore
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio backs Jozy Altidore to improve as the season develops.Sep 18, 11:39
Craig Gardner defends Paolo Di Canio amid criticism of Sunderland start
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner jumps to manager Paolo Di Canio's defence following their poor start to the season.Sep 18, 08:37
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio: 'I have no problems with John O'Shea'
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio insists that he still respects John O'Shea, despite his recent criticism of the captain.Sep 17, 08:20
Paolo Di Canio offers Lee Cattermole reprieve
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio challenges Lee Cattermole to win his place back after doing a U-turn over the midfield enforcer.Sep 17, 02:45
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio fined by Football Association
The FA fines Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio £8,000 after the Italian accepted a charge of improper conduct.Sep 16, 16:06
Paolo Di Canio "not worried" by Sunderland's table position
Paolo Di Canio insists that he is "not worried" by Sunderland's position at the bottom of the Premier League table.Sep 16, 09:08
Paolo Di Canio: Mesut Ozil is "a rather good player"
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio hails Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil's performance against his side in their 3-1 defeat to the Gunners.Sep 16, 03:25
Paolo Di Canio: 'Stephane Sessegnon had no desire'
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio reveals that he sold Stephane Sessegnon to West Bromwich Albion because the winger had lost his desire to play for the club.Sep 15, 11:57
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio slams referee Martin Atkinson
Paolo Di Canio slams referee Martin Atkinson for Sunderland's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.Sep 14, 19:15
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Arsenal
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Arsenal's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League.Sep 14, 16:22
Paolo Di Canio: 'Steven Fletcher still not fully fit'
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio reveals that striker Steven Fletcher will not be fully fit for another two or three weeks.Sep 14, 08:10
Paolo Di Canio: 'Lee Cattermole welcomed back, but he must stick to my rules'
Paolo Di Canio says that Lee Cattermole has a future at Sunderland as long as he abides by the Italian's rules.Sep 13, 10:35
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio urges Jack Colback to sign new deal
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio urges midfielder Jack Colback to sign a new deal with the club.Sep 12, 18:09
Preview:Sunderland vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's Premier League clash with Arsenal on Saturday.Sep 12, 15:37
AC Milan defeat Newcastle United in Steve Harper's testimonial
Paolo Di Canio scores the winning penalty as AC Milan defeat Newcastle United in a shoot-out in Steve Harper's testimonial.Sep 11, 22:59
Paolo Di Canio defends Sunderland training regime
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio insists that the new intensive training regime that he has introduced at the club is good for the players.Sep 10, 16:14
Paolo Di Canio angry with friendly performance?
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio watches a side full of first-team regulars lose a behind-closed-doors friendly to an academy XI, according to a report.Sep 9, 00:47
Ki Sung-Yeung excited by Sunderland move
Ki Sung-Yeung admits that he is excited to join Sunderland after completing a season-long loan move from Swansea City this summer.Sep 8, 12:20
John O'Shea: 'Paolo Di Canio relationship is fine'
Sunderland captain John O'Shea insists that his relationship with manager Paolo Di Canio is "nice" despite criticism from the Italian.Sep 8, 11:09
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio urges foreign players to speak English
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio believes that English needs to be the first language for his foreign players. Sep 8, 05:50
Paolo Di Canio hits back at Greg Dyke claims
Paolo Di Canio refutes claims made by FA chairman Greg Dyke that foreigners are negatively affecting English football.Sep 7, 14:47
Paolo Di Canio to play at St James' Park in Steve Harper testimonial
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio agrees to take part in Steve Harper's Newcastle United testimonial match on Wednesday.Sep 7, 14:15
Paolo Di Canio: 'Foreign influence can raise England's standards'
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio believes that foreign managers and players can help raise the standards of the England national team.Sep 6, 08:16
Sunderland lift Phil Bardsley's club suspension
Phil Bardsley's club suspension is lifted by Sunderland after the out-of-favour full-back apologised for mocking the Black Cats' opening-day defeat to Fulham.Sep 4, 00:40
Sunderland sign Fabio Borini and Andrea Dossena
Sunderland complete the double-signing of Fabio Borini on a season-long loan from Liverpool and Andrea Dossena on a one-year deal from Napoli.Sep 2, 21:40
West Bromwich Albion eye Stephane Sessegnon, Morgan Amalfitano deals
West Bromwich Albion reportedly want to sign both Stephane Sessegnon and Morgan Amalfitano in the next 24 hours to add creative impetus in the final third.Sep 1, 22:33
Sunderland hold Andrea Dossena loan talks?
Sunderland enter negotiations with Napoli over a season-long loan deal for Andrea Dossena.Sep 1, 19:01
Sunderland eye Fabio Borini loan deal?
Liverpool attacker Fabio Borini emerges as a reported loan target of Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio.Sep 1, 10:44
Sunderland eye move for Alexander Buttner?
Sunderland reportedly want to sign Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner but the Red Devils will only sell if they complete a deal for Leighton Baines.Sep 1, 01:23
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio laments "rubbish" goals
Paolo Di Canio says that Sunderland were "too poor" for him to be angry following this evening's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Aug 31, 21:22
Sunderland sign Ki Sung-Yueng on season-long loan
Sunderland complete the signing of South Korean international Ki Sung-Yueng on a season-long loan deal from Swansea City.Aug 31, 18:11
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Sunderland.Aug 30, 12:49
Paolo Di Canio: Steven Fletcher has "killer instinct"
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio feels that Steven Fletcher will provide a "killer instinct" for his side when he returns from injury.Aug 29, 18:18
Connor Wickham development pleases Paolo Di Canio
Paolo Di Canio speaks of his delight at the maturity that Connor Wickham has shown in recent weeks for Sunderland.Aug 28, 14:38
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Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon charged with drink-driving
Sunderland forward Stephane Sessegnon is charged with drink-driving after being stopped by Northumbria Police last night.Aug 28, 13:43
Sunderland to focus on youth
Sunderland chief executive Margaret Byrne says that the club expect to be developing more youth players through their academy in the future.Aug 27, 19:55
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio: 'Being unpopular with players doesn't bother me'
Paolo Di Canio admits that he is not "bothered" if his players don't think that he is "fantastic".Aug 27, 10:01
Paolo Di Canio wants added "physical presence"
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says that he wants to beef up his side with a couple more players with a "physical presence" before the transfer window shuts.Aug 26, 19:44
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