Sunderland have had a strong finish to the season, but it seems that it is not enough for manager Martin O’Neill. The former Aston Villa manager says that he is looking at the possibility of introducing fringe players in order to learn more about them in the remaining Premier league matches. Only five matches remain in the Premier league this season, and Sunderland are not playing for anything. They are out of the FA Cup and are also safe from relegation. Read more »
SESSEGNON RETURNS
Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill says that he is delighted with the return of Stephane Sessegnon to the first-team action this weekend. At the same time, the former Aston Villa manager has said that the efforts made by Nicklas Bendtner and Fraizer Campbell should not be forgotten. Stephane Sessegnon is a very important player for Sunderland and he picked up a red card a few matches ago. As a result, he was unavailable for the match against Newcastle United, which was the final game of his suspension. Read more »
ADAM IMPRESSED BY SUNDERLAND
Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has said that he is extremely surprised and impressed by the impact former Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has had at Sunderland. Sunderland recently appointed Martin O’Neill in place of former manager Steve Bruce. It has been only a few months Martin O’Neill took over at the Stadium of Light. However, he has brought massive changes to the north-east after helping Sunderland become one of the inform teams in the Premier league, with the Black Cats averaging around two points per game since his arrival. Read more »
GARDNER HAPPIER UNDER MARTIN
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner has come out with the statement that he is very much happy with life at the Stadium of Light. The former Birmingham city midfielder was signed by former Sunderland manager Steve Bruce. He has been one of the few bright spots from the Steve Bruce era. Read more »
SUNDERLAND PAIR CHARGED BY POLICE
Sunderland footballers Nicklas Bendtner and Lee Cattermole have both been charged with the crime of vandalising the cars parked in the parking lot. Nicklas Bendtner and Lee Cattermole have experienced the various degrees of mischief during their time at Sunderland. It remains to be seen if Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill will be willing to accept their latest demeanour. Read more »
SUNDERLAND NEED TO TALK MORE
Sunderland defender John O’Shea has said that they should talk a lot more if they are to get anything out of the match against Manchester City. Manchester City will be coming on the back of a disappointing 0-0 draw with West Brom, who have become one of the few sides in the division to stop Manchester city from scoring. Read more »
SUNDERLAND AIM FOR CUP WIN
New Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill is aiming to take his side to the final of the FA Cup for the first time in 20 years after cruising to the 4th round of the competition with a well deserved victory against Championship side Peterborough United. The Black Cats will take on another Championship side in Middlesbrough Football Club in the 4th round in a local derby, a match that will not be as easy as the one in their previous round. Read more »
SUNDERLAND DENY RICHARDSON EXIT REPORTS
Martin O’Neill, the new manager of Sunderland, has denied tabloid claims that Arsenal have been in touch over midfielder Kieran Richardson, with a view to bringing the player to the Emirates Stadium during the winter transfer window. According to the latest reports, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to bring the former Manchester United player to Arsenal during the current transfer window and has already made enquiries about the availability of the player. Read more »
BRUCE ON THE BRINK
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is fast becoming the bookie’s favourite for the first manager to be fired this season, after becoming a target for fans in the North of England. Steve Bruce has overseen one of the worst Premier League campaigns for Sunderland, as they lie perilously close to the drop zone – they are just two points ahead of 18th placed Bolton Wanderers, the last place for relegation into the Championship. Sunderland have been in the Premier League since Roy Keane brought them back from the Championship back in 2008. Read more »
CHOPRA REVEALS BETTING LOSSES
Sunderland old-boy Michael Chopra has revealed that he has accumulated as much as £2m in gambling losses over the years, having admitted that he has an addiction. He has spent the last few weeks (apart from match days) in the Sporting Chance clinic which deals with addictions in sportsmen – generally caused because when footballers turn professional they find themselves with a lot of time on their hands, and a lot of money in their pockets. Chopra also revealed that he has been forced to move clubs to cover his gambling debts – he needed the signing on fees to pay off his bookmakerr. Read more »