Connor Wickham
Steve Bruce hints at Connor Wickham start
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hints that summer signing Connor Wickham may start against Bolton this weekend.
Oct 20, 20:39
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce "sure" of a change in fortunes for Sunderland
Steve Bruce believes that his Sunderland side have deserved better results from their Premier League matches this season.
Oct 16, 15:02
Robin van Persie
Robin van Persie: "I'm committed"
Robin van Persie insists that he is "committed" to Arsenal after scoring both goals during their victory over Sunderland.
Oct 16, 14:44
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce slams "ridiculous" reports
Steve Bruce slams reports that suggest his job is on the line at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 16, 08:01
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce receives vote of confidence
Steve Bruce reveals that he has been assured his position as Sunderland manager is safe.
Oct 15, 08:32
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce: 'It's ridiculous to criticise Arsene Wenger'
Steve Bruce says that Arsene Wenger's record is more noteworthy than a bad start to the season.
Oct 14, 12:36
Steve Kean
The Premier League sack race: Managers under pressure
Reportedly, October is the month that most clubs part company with their manager. So, which Premier League bosses are currently sweating on their futures?
Oct 11, 11:52
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce vows to improve at Sunderland
Steve Bruce says he is a "horrible old so-and-so" who will do his "utmost" to turn around Sunderland's fortunes.
Oct 10, 10:27
Niall Quinn
Quinn: 'Steve Bruce has time'
Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn backs manager Steve Bruce to survive under owner Ellis Short.
Oct 5, 09:51
Nicklas Bendtner
In Pictures: Sunderland 2-2 West Bromwich Albion
Pictures from Sunderland's 2-2 draw with West Brom at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 1, 17:48
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce proud of Sunderland's response
Steve Bruce is pleased that his side managed to come from behind and claim a draw against West Bromwich Albion this afternoon.
Oct 1, 16:59
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce: 'Footballers are forgetting their roots'
Steve Bruce believes that footballers are forgetting their roots due to their inflated wages.
Sep 30, 23:49
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce disappointed with Titus Bramble
Steve Bruce expresses his disappointment towards arrested defender Titus Bramble, criticising the player's outgoing nature.
Sep 30, 11:36
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce bemoans passing game
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce highlighted his side's poor passing game as one of the main reasons they lost 2-1 to Norwich at Carrow Road tonight.
Sep 26, 21:52
Paul Lambert
Team News: Norwich City and Sunderland unchanged
Norwich City and Sunderland name the same teams for the second successive match as they prepare to meet at Carrow Road this evening.
Sep 26, 18:22
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce relishing Norwich City return
Steve Bruce is looking forward to making a return to his former club Norwich City tomorrow night.
Sep 25, 16:12
Steve Bruce
Sunderland preparing to take loss on Craig Gordan
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce hints that goalkeeper Craig Gordan may not have his contract renewed.
Sep 24, 13:21
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce: Football greed ‘out of control’
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce speaks out against the level of greed in football.
Sep 19, 08:56
Craig Gardner
In Pictures: Sunderland 4-0 Stoke City
Browse pictures from Sunderland's 4-0 victory over Stoke City.
Sep 18, 19:59
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce "delighted" for his players
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is "delighted" for his players as they beat Stoke City 4-0 at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 18, 17:47
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce 'draws a line' under Asamoah Gyan loan move
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits that the prospect of Asamoah Gyan leaving the Stadium of Light had been "rumbling" for weeks before the loan move.
Sep 16, 15:37
Steve Bruce
Bramble: Sunderland players back boss Steve Bruce
Titus Bramble praises Sunderland manager Steve Bruce after fans express anger following a poor start to the season.
Sep 13, 09:06
Asamoah Gyan
Niall Quinn explains reasons behind Asamoah Gyan's exit
Five reasons forced Sunderland to allow striker Asamoah Gyan to depart the club on a season-long loan deal, according to chairman Niall Quinn.
Sep 12, 17:11
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce's job as Sunderland boss is safe
Sunderland confirm that Steve Bruce's future at the club is not in jeopardy, despite a poor start to the season.
Sep 12, 12:46
Asamoah Gyan
Steve Bruce: Asamoah Gyan distracted by "parasites"
Steve Bruce that Asamoah Gyan became distracted by rumoured moves during the transfer period.
Sep 10, 09:30
Asamoah Gyan
Steve Bruce: 'Transfer speculation affected Asamoah Gyan'
Steve Bruce says Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan was 'affected' by constant transfer speculation throughout the summer.
Sep 9, 17:20
Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan out of Chelsea game
Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan will miss Saturday's Premier League fixture against Chelsea because of a hamstring injury.
Sep 9, 10:11
Nicklas Bendtner
Steve Bruce: 'Nicklas Bendtner has point to prove'
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce says loan signing Nicklas Bendtner has a point to prove this season, after a move from Arsenal.
Sep 7, 18:06
John O'Shea and Wes Brown
Wes Brown looking to pay back Steve Bruce's faith
Wes Brown aims to repay the faith shown in him by Sunderland manage Steve Bruce.
Sep 3, 13:01
Nicklas Bendtner
Steve Bruce: 'Nicklas Bendtner is an outstanding talent'
Steve Bruce believes that season-long signing Nicklas Bendtner will make a big impact at Sunderland.
Sep 1, 06:38
Connor Wickham
Ipswich fail in Connor Wickham loan return
Ipswich boss Paul Jewell says Sunderland manager Steve Bruce turned down the chance to send Connor Wickham back to Portman Road on loan.
Aug 31, 11:12
Peter Crouch
Sunderland make Peter Crouch bid
Sunderland make a £10m offer for Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch.
Aug 30, 16:23
Steve Bruce
Sunderland target strike duo
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce considers bidding for Papiss Demba Cisse and Federico Macheda.
Aug 29, 22:35
Michel Vorm
Result: Swansea 0-0 Sunderland
Swansea City claim their second point of the season after a goalless draw against Sunderland at the Liberty Stadium.
Aug 27, 18:01
John O'Shea and Wes Brown
John O'Shea set for Sunderland debut
John O'Shea has recovered from a hamstring injury to make his Sunderland debut on Saturday.
Aug 25, 15:51
Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce rues missed chances
Steve Bruce calls upon his Sunderland players to start converting their chances after their League Cup exit.
Aug 24, 14:23
Roque Santa Cruz
Roque Santa Cruz 'set for Sunderland switch'
Sunderland are plotting a bid for sidelined Man City striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Aug 24, 08:31
Craig Bellamy
Liverpool in surprise swoop for Manchester City’s Craig Bellamy
Liverpool to make a move for out-of-favour Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy
Aug 23, 09:12
Sunderland
Sunderland appoint Steve Staunton as scout
Former Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton becomes an opposition scout for Sunderland.
Aug 22, 16:57
Alan Pardew
Result: Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle
Ryan Taylor scores the only goal of the game as Newcastle beat rivals Sunderland 0-1.
Aug 20, 14:02
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