A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland hammered 4-0 by Swansea City
Sunderland are hammered 4-0 by Swansea City in Gus Poyet's first match in charge of the Black Cats.
Oct 19, 15:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Swansea City 4-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Swansea City's 4-0 win over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Oct 19, 13:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gus Poyet to give Phil Bardsley a second chance
Gus Poyet reveals that Phil Bardsley will get another chance at Sunderland after recent off-the-field indiscretions.
Oct 17, 21:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Craig Gardner: 'Sunderland players will welcome back Phil Bardsley'
Craig Gardner believes that outcast Phil Bardsley will be welcomed back into the Sunderland squad by his teammates.
Oct 16, 09:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's trip to Sunderland.
Oct 3, 14:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Brendan Rodgers has sympathy for Paolo Di Canio
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that he has some sympathy for Paolo Di Canio following his dismissal as Sunderland boss last week.
Sep 29, 07:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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
Generic image of a locker room
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
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Besiktas keen on Phil Bardsley?
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Besiktas.
Aug 25, 10:52
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland suspend Phil Bardsley for mocking defeat?
Sunderland reportedly suspend Phil Bardsley for mocking the club's opening Premier League defeat to Fulham.
Aug 20, 10:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Phil Bardsley 'mocks Sunderland's opening day defeat to Fulham'
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley reportedly mocks the club's opening Premier League defeat to Fulham.
Aug 19, 10:29
Phil Bardsley and Lucas Jutkiewicz
Injury rules out Phil Bardsley transfer
Want-away Sunderland full-back Phil Bardsley looks poised to stay at the Stadium of Light this summer after suffering an ankle injury that will sideline him for 10 weeks.
Aug 13, 22:59
Aly Cissokho
Liverpool to sign Aly Cissokho?
Sunderland target Aly Cissokho will snub a move to the North East in favour of Liverpool, according to a report.
Aug 4, 16:58
Sunderland's Phil Bardsley celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Report: Newcastle United favourites for Phil Bardsley
A report claims that Newcastle United are the favourites to sign Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley this summer.
Jul 28, 13:27
Phil Bardsley and Lucas Jutkiewicz
Three clubs in for Sunderland's Phil Bardsley?
Fulham, Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers are all reportedly interested in signing Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley.
Jul 27, 14:47
Watford's Matej Vydra celebrates scoring his second goal against Leicester City during the Championship Play Off match on May 12, 2013
Five players Sunderland should sign?
Sports Mole has done some scouting for Sunderland and here are five players that we feel would improve the Black Cats.
Jun 29, 11:23
Hull boss Steve Bruce gives the thumbs up prior to kick off in the match against Ipswich on April 13, 2013
Hull City want Darren Bent, Phil Bardsley
Hull City weigh up bids for summer transfer targets Phil Bardsley and Darren Bent, with Steve Bruce reported to be keen on both of his former players.
Jun 16, 22:59
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon celebrates a goal against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon, Phil Bardsley 'burgled while on holiday'
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon and Phil Bardsley reportedly have their homes burgled while on holiday.
Jun 5, 11:19
Sunderland manager Paulo Di Canio celebrates after his side's goal against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Sunderland fans sign petition backing Paolo Di Canio's hardline approach
Sunderland fans sign an online petition backing manager Paolo Di Canio's strict approach to his players.
Jun 4, 12:38
Sunderland's Adam Johnson scores the second goal against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Adam Johnson: 'Paolo Di Canio methods fine with me'
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has backed manager Paolo Di Canio's disciplinary methods as long as it helps the Black Cats secure more wins next season.
May 21, 22:38
Sunderland manager Paulo Di Canio celebrates after his side's goal against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Paolo Di Canio 'bans tomato ketchup from Sunderland canteen'
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio reportedly bans tomato ketchup and sugar from the club's canteen.
May 21, 13:08
Sunderland's Phil Bardsley celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Phil Bardsley's girlfriend brands Paolo Di Canio a "psycho drama queen"?
Phil Bardsley's girlfriend reportedly accuses Paolo Di Canio of being a "psycho drama queen" following his outburst against the defender.
May 21, 12:00
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
PFA chief Gordon Taylor warns Paolo Di Canio
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor warns Paolo Di Canio that he "cannot be a law unto himself" following his recent use of discipline.
May 21, 10:41
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Stephane Sessegnon against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Paolo Di Canio faces Sunderland revolt?
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio reportedly faces an appeal from Phil Bardsley to the Professional Footballers' Association after he was handed a heavy fine last week.
May 21, 02:01
Sunderland manager Paulo Di Canio celebrates after his side's goal against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Paolo Di Canio: Sunderland players are "ignorant, arrogant"
Paolo Di Canio slams some of the players at Sunderland as "arrogant" and "ignorant".
May 19, 22:56
Sunderland's Phil Bardsley celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Paolo Di Canio hints at Phil Bardsley exit
Paolo Di Canio indicates that Phil Bardsley's Sunderland career could be over following his recent actions at a casino.
May 19, 18:24
Sunderland's Phil Bardsley celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Phil Bardsley: Season has been "a disaster"
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley admits that the season has been disappointing on a personal level.
May 13, 16:25
Sunderland's Phil Bardsley celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Phil Bardsley hails Simon Mignolet display in Southampton draw
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley hails keeper Simon Mignolet after the Belgium international makes several key stops in his side's 1-1 draw with Southampton.
May 13, 03:20
Sunderland manager Paulo Di Canio celebrates after his side's goal against Southampton on May 12, 2013
Paolo Di Canio happy with battling point
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio insists that a hard-fought point earned against Southampton today should prove sufficient for survival.
May 12, 21:56
Southampton's Jason Puncheon celebrates scoring the equalising goal in the match against Sunderland on May 12, 2013
Sunderland, Southampton share points
Jason Puncheon cancels out Phil Bardsley's opener as Sunderland and Southampton draw 1-1.
May 12, 15:52
The Stadium of Light
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-1 Southampton - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Premier League encounter between Sunderland and Southampton that ends in a 1-1 draw.
May 12, 14:00
Phil Bardsley and Lucas Jutkiewicz
Team News: Phil Bardsley replaces Craig Gardner for Sunderland
Phil Bardsley returns for Sunderland, while Morgan Schneiderlin comes back into the starting XI for Southampton.
May 12, 13:16
James McClean
Team News: James McClean starts for Sunderland
James McClean comes in for the suspended Stephane Sessegnon for Sunderland's match against Stoke City.
May 6, 18:17
Everton's Leon Osman celebrates scoring the his team's third in the FA Cup 5th round replay against Oldham on February 26, 2013
Team News: Leon Osman back in midfield for Everton
Leon Osman returns to the Everton side to face Sunderland but Phil Jagielka misses out for the Toffees.
Apr 20, 13:34
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon scores against Reading on December 11, 2012
Half-Time Report: Stephane Sessegnon puts Sunderland ahead
Stephane Sessegnon gives Sunderland a 1-0 lead over Newcastle United at half time in the Tyne-Wear derby.
Apr 14, 11:49
Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa celebrates scoring his third goal against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Team News: Shinji Kagawa starts for Manchester United
Shinji Kagawa starts for Manchester United against Sunderland this afternoon as Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs all are left out of the squad.
Mar 30, 12:11
Phil Bardsley
Martin O'Neill expects Phil Bardsley contribution
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill expects Phil Bardsley to be fit enough to play a part in the side's battle for Premier League survival.
Mar 23, 15:52
Gordon Strachan is unveiled as Scotland Manager art Hampden Park on January 15, 2013
Preview:Scotland vs. Estonia
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly encounter between Scotland and Estonia.
Feb 4, 13:15
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Liverpool on January 2, 2013
Preview:Sunderland vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews Swansea City's trip to Sunderland in the Premier League.
Jan 27, 19:36
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Liverpool on January 2, 2013
Team News: Martin O'Neill makes three changes
Martin O'Neill shakes up his Sunderland defence for today's visit of West Ham United.
Jan 12, 14:32