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
Steven Fletcher: 'It was good to be back'
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher reveals that he was glad to be back playing for the club after six months out with an ankle injury.
Sep 3, 21:43
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
Match Analysis: Crystal Palace 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole assesses Crystal Palace's 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Aug 31, 18:55
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
Crystal Palace beat 10-man Sunderland
Crsytal Palace pick up their first win of the new Premier League season courtesy of a 3-1 victory over 10-man Sunderland.
Aug 31, 18:23
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: Crystal Palace 3-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage of Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Aug 31, 15:30
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:Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Sunderland.
Aug 30, 12:49
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
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
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Preview:Sunderland vs. Fulham
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Fulham at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 15, 15:57
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Stephane Sessegnon against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Season preview: Sunderland
Sports Mole assesses Sunderland's chances ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Aug 15, 11:00
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Paolo Di Canio surprised by Steven Fletcher improvement
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio admits that he is surprised by the speed of Steven Fletcher's recovery from a serious ankle injury.
Aug 14, 16:38
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Assessing Sunderland's new signings
Sports Mole reflects on the performances put in by seven of Sunderland's new signings against Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 24, 15:45
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
John Guidetti
John Guidetti attracts Sunderland interest?
Manchester City striker John Guidetti could move to Sunderland on loan before the start of next season, according to reports.
Jun 8, 07:43
Wigan Athletic players celebrate on the pitch after beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup on May 11, 2013
Five players who could leave Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole takes a look at five players who could leave Wigan Athletic following their recent relegation to the Championship.
Jun 2, 12:00
Sunderland manager Paulo Di Canio celebrates after his side's goal against Southampton on May 12, 2013
End-of-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole looks back over a largely disappointing campaign for Sunderland.
May 21, 13:59
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher is disappointed after missing a chance
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio won't rush Steven Fletcher back to fitness
Paolo Di Canio insists that Steven Fletcher won't be rushed back into the Sunderland team following a damaging ankle injury.
Apr 19, 09:53
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Steven Fletcher 'undergoes ankle surgery, aims to return in August'
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher reportedly undergoes successful surgery on an ankle injury, which ended his season.
Apr 18, 09:18
St James Park
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park.
Apr 12, 15:48
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 5, 15:23
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
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League encounter between Sunderland and Manchester United at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 28, 19:19
Adam Johnson beats Gareth Bale to the ball on December 29, 2012
Adam Johnson backs Danny Graham to fill Steven Fletcher void
Adam Johnson believes that Danny Graham can take on responsibility following the injury blow to strike partner Steven Fletcher.
Mar 28, 11:48
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Steven Fletcher out for the season
An ankle injury rules Sunderland centre-forward Steven Fletcher out for the rest of the campaign.
Mar 27, 14:40
Jordan Rhodes
Team News: Scotland make six changes for Serbia clash
Scotland make six changes for their World Cup qualifier against Serbia this evening.
Mar 26, 18:40
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Steven Fletcher returns to Sunderland
Steven Fletcher travels back to Sunderland for treatment on the ankle injury that he picked up on international duty.
Mar 25, 18:19
Charlie Mulgrew
Charlie Mulgrew: 'Gordon Strachan needs time'
Scotland midfielder Charlie Mulgrew insists that Gordon Strachan has the full backing and belief of his squad ahead of Tuesday's trip to Serbia.
Mar 25, 05:55
Wales' Craig Bellamy battles for the ball with Scotland's Grant Hanley during the World Cup qualifiying match on March 22, 2013
Preview:Serbia vs. Scotland
Sports Mole previews Scotland's trip to Serbia in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.
Mar 24, 13:28
Wales' Craig Bellamy battles for the ball with Scotland's Grant Hanley during the World Cup qualifiying match on March 22, 2013
Wales fightback stuns Scotland
Wales score twice in as many minutes to come from a goal down and beat Scotland at Hampden Park.
Mar 22, 21:58
Scotland players celebrate following Charlie Mulgrew's goal in their match against Estonia on February 6, 2013
Half-Time Report: Grant Hanley puts Scotland ahead
Wales control possession and territory but fail to break the deadlock against Scotland at Hampden Park.
Mar 22, 20:52
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Steven Fletcher injured early for Scotland
Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is stretchered off two minutes into tonight's World Cup qualifier against Wales after falling on his ankle.
Mar 22, 20:19
Wales player Aaron Ramsey scores from the penalty spot during his side's World Cup qualifier with Scotland on March 22, 2013
Live Commentary: Scotland 1-2 Wales - as it happened
Read how Wales replicated their turnaround victory of last year to complete a World Cup-qualifying double over Scotland.
Mar 22, 19:00
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan before his side's match with Estonia on February 6, 2013
Team News: Steven Fletcher in, Charlie Adam out for Scotland
Steven Fletcher starts for Scotland in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Wales, but Charlie Adam is named on the bench for the hosts at Hampden Park.
Mar 22, 18:45
Norwich City's goalkeeper Mark Bunn is sent off during his side's Premier League clash with Sunderland on March 17, 2013
Half-Time Report: Sunderland level against 10-man Norwich City
A Craig Gardner penalty levels the scores for Sunderland after Wes Hoolahan put Norwich City ahead.
Mar 17, 14:18
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill prior to his side's match with QPR on March 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill: "We lack real true ability"
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill believes that his side lack "true ability" in their squad.
Mar 16, 05:45
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Liverpool on January 2, 2013
Preview:Sunderland vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's crucial Premier League encounter against Norwich City.
Mar 15, 16:36
Danny Graham celebrates after scoring the opener against Fulham on December 29, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Danny Graham will come good'
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is adamant that January signing Danny Graham will come good at the club.
Mar 15, 06:48
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill prior to his side's match with QPR on March 9, 2013
Martin O'Neill disappointed with Sunderland defeat
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill expresses his disappointment following Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League.
Mar 9, 18:48
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy celebrates scoring against Sunderland on March 9, 2013
Match Analysis: Queens Park Rangers 3-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at QPR's 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.
Mar 9, 17:22
QPR's Andros Townsend celebrates after scoring his side's second goal in their match against Sunderland on March 9, 2013
Queens Park Rangers secure back-to-back wins
Queens Park Rangers take a 3-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Mar 9, 16:54
Sunderland players celebrate with goalscorer Steven Fletcher after he scored the opening goal in his side's match with QPR on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland level at half time
Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland are level at half time following goals from Loic Remy and Steven Fletcher at Loftus Road.
Mar 9, 15:48
Bobby Zamora
Team News: Harry Redknapp makes four changes to QPR against unchanged Sunderland
Harry Redknapp makes four changes to Queens Park Rangers' starting XI for their game against Sunderland, who are unchanged.
Mar 9, 14:37
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