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  • Bosman transfers interest O'Neill
    Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has indicated he may move quickly to try to sign some out-of-contract players this summer.
    - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 12:45pm -
  • Noble: Pools spell improved me
    Sunderland striker Ryan Noble feels like a vastly-improved player thanks to a loan spell with Hartlepool.
    - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 9:26am -
  • Republic get O'Shea all-clear
    Sunderland defender John O'Shea will meet up with the Republic of Ireland squad as scheduled after undergoing a scan on Sunday night.
    - 3 days ago, 14 May 12, 2:02pm -
  • Euro 2012 - Republic get O'Shea all-clear
    Sunderland defender John O'Shea will meet up with the Republic of Ireland squad as scheduled after undergoing a scan on Sunday night.
    - 3 days ago, 14 May 12, 1:47pm -
  • City still have long way to go: Fergie
    Sir Alex Ferguson congratulated Manchester City on snatching the Barclays Premier League title in a dramatic conclusion to the season - but warned them it would take a century to match Manchester United's record.
    - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 5:07am -
  • O'Neill admits O'Shea concerns
    Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill fears Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea could be a doubt for this summer's Euro 2012 finals.
    - 4 days ago, 13 May 12, 6:18pm -
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    • Man. Utd. at the SSOL: a worthy climax
      Tomorrow is a huge day for the Premiership in what has been a very exciting season. To have the title decided on the last day is always something special. It is all just about over in the Blues' favour. Let me first say that I much prefer Man…
      - 5 days ago, 13 May 12, 3:19am -
    • Bolton at the SSOL: we scored...
      Sunderland made the surprise choice of Craig Gordon as keeper, and he put in a creditable performance, and was blameless for the visitors’ two goals. Cattermole returned, and came away with his usual booking. Our line-up was 01 Gordon, 02 Bardsle…
      - 13 days ago, 5 May 12, 1:43am -
    • Bolton at the SSOL
      The result of today’s game will depend on 3 factors: who wants it more, which Sunderland team shows up, the one that demolished QPR and almost won at Man. City and how the new midfield functions for the Black Cats.Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill…
      - 19 days ago, 28 Apr 12, 12:03pm -
    • "Newcastle is indeed located in Scotland"
      The game vs. Aston Villa on Saturday was a solid performance from Sunderland. Aside from the first 10 minutes the team rarely looked like conceding, and the goal by Bendtner that was disallowed for offside would have been given on most other days.…
      - 20 days ago, 27 Apr 12, 9:17pm -
    • Deja vu for Martin O'Neill...
      The big question for Saturday is: will Sunderland pull themselves out of their collective funk and win at Aston Villa? Craig Gardner and manager Martin O’Neill both have incentives to impress against their old club – and so does Phil Bardsley, w…
      - 27 days ago, 21 Apr 12, 12:25am -
    • Firing blanks versus Wolves
      For Saturday's game the weather was quite warm, but there was a strong wind and the players were showing signs of perspiration rather than inspiration. Sunderland welcomed back Richardson and Bendtner, in the following line-up: 22 Mignolet, 02 Bard…
      - 32 days ago, 16 Apr 12, 2:07am -

    Sky Sports

    • newGordon keeping options open
      Craig Gordon claims there is a possibility that he will pen a new deal at Sunderland, but is keeping his open options after becoming a free agent.
      - 2 hours ago, 17 May 12, 8:27pm -
    • O'Neill wants early signings
      Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits he needs to act quickly in the summer transfer window to avoid missing the best available players.
      - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 12:53pm -
    • Westwood eyes No.1 spot
      Goalkeeper Keiren Westwood has underlined his determination to break into Sunderlands first team next season.
      - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 9:47am -
    • O'Shea's Republic relief
      John O'Shea has been given the green light to join up with the rest of the Republic of Ireland squad by Sunderland's medical staff.
      - 3 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:42pm -
    • O'Neill - O'Shea doubt for Euros
      Sunderland and Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea could be a doubt for this summer's European Championship, says Martin O'Neill.
      - 4 days ago, 13 May 12, 7:29pm -
    • O'Neill feels for Fergie
      Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill knows only too well how Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson will be feeling right now.
      - 4 days ago, 13 May 12, 7:05pm -

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    Guardian

    • Ten big issues for the summer in the Premier League
      What to expect in the close season from Manchester City's next spending spree to what to do with Joey BartonSaturday's Champions League final ramifications Should Chelsea beat Bayern Munich it will become very difficult, although not impossible, for…
      - 3 days ago, 14 May 12, 10:00pm -
    • Sir Alex Ferguson: 'It will take City a century to get to our history'
      • United manager vows 'we'll kick on from here'• Scot congratulates City: 'who wins it deserves it'At least the ceiling did not fall in on Manchester United this time. Last season, a burst sewage pipe above the Stadium of Light's away dressing ro…
      - 4 days ago, 13 May 12, 6:51pm -
    • Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United | Premier League match report
      It will feel like the roughest of justice, but it is justice all the same. Manchester United, of all clubs, will appreciate the prizes that can come through persistence and hope. They have lost the Premier League title in the sort of manner that had…
      - 4 days ago, 13 May 12, 4:27pm -
    • Sunderland v Manchester United - as it happened | Rob Smyth
      Football? Bloody hellPreamble Hello and welcome to live coverage of the final day of the Devon Loch Trophy 2011-12. Manchester City tried to throw away the title with a laughable collapse in March and early April, but in the end Manchester United had…
      - 4 days ago, 13 May 12, 3:56pm -
    • Sunderland's Jack Colback happy with comparisons to Paul Scholes
      Midfielder's similarities with the Manchester United star go beyond hair colour as the sides meet on final day of seasonAt some point on Sunday afternoon, a small central midfielder with bonfire-bright hair and impressive composure on the ball will a…
      - 5 days ago, 12 May 12, 7:23pm -
    • Squad sheets: Sunderland v Manchester United
      If Manchester United still contain some romance despite the materialism of the owners, they will picture themselves as champions against the odds. That outcome is unlikely but they must seek a win at Sunderland and hope, in particular, to take an ear…
      - 6 days ago, 11 May 12, 5:44pm -

    Daily Mail

    • newSteven Fletcher will snub Sunderland move
      Steven Fletcher is ready to turn down any prospective move to Sunderland. The striker, who scored 12 goals this season, has told his representatives he would not leave Wolves for Wearside.
      - 15 mins ago, 17 May 12, 9:44pm -
    • Craig Gordon eyes new club to revitalise career
      Craig Gordon has issued a come and get me plea to potential new employers after conceding his career at Sunderland is over and hasn't ruled out a move back to Scotland.
      - 9 hours ago, 17 May 12, 1:03pm -
    • Nicklas Bendtner wanted by Borussia Dortmund
      Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund are lining up an early move for Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner now he has returned to the Emirates Stadium from Sunderland.
      - 11 hours ago, 17 May 12, 11:26am -
    • Sunderland want Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace
      Sunderland are ready to join the race to sign in-demand Crystal Palace winger Wilfired Zaha this summer. The talented England Under-21 international has attracted attention from a host of suitors in the top flight.
      - 13 hours ago, 17 May 12, 8:37am -
    • Pre-season guide for Premier League clubs 2012
      After the dust settles on Euro 2012, it's back to the domestic front for many of the Premier League's stars as they bid to get into perfect shape ahead of the 2012/13 campaign.
      - 15 hours ago, 17 May 12, 6:54am -
    • Premier League transfers - summer 2012
      Here are all the transfers for every Barclays Premier League side during the 2012 summer window.
      - 15 hours ago, 17 May 12, 6:47am -

    EatSleepSport

    • newSunderland in for Everton target
      Sunderland are ready to make a £5m offer for Spurs midfielder Steven Pienaar but Everton remain keen to keep hold of him.
      - 6 hours ago, 17 May 12, 4:02pm -
    • Keeper accepts exit
      Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon has confirmed he is on the lookout for a new club, as his Sunderland career draws to a close.
      - 11 hours ago, 17 May 12, 10:30am -
    • O'Neill plots Bosman moves
      Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits he will have to act fast to snap up any available free agents he believes can improve his squad.
      - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 10:04am -
    • Gordon set for Sunderland exit
      Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon has been tipped to leave the Stadium of Light for Celtic on a free transfer.
      - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 10:02am -
    • Sunderland eye big deals
      As Sunderland look to push on next season, sources say Martin O'Neill will make 'one or two significant signings' this summer.
      - 2 days ago, 15 May 12, 4:03pm -
    • Euro fitness boost for O'Shea
      Sunderland defender John O'Shea has been cleared to take his place in the Ireland squad for this summer's European Championships.
      - 2 days ago, 15 May 12, 1:39pm -
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    • newMidfielder race on
      Sunderland are ready to make a £5m offer for Spurs midfielder but Everton remain keen to keep hold of him.
      - 7 hours ago, 17 May 12, 3:00pm -
    • newGordon move confirmed
      Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon has confirmed he is on the lookout for a new club, as his Sunderland career draws to a close.
      - 7 hours ago, 17 May 12, 2:42pm -
    • O'Neill ready to pounce on free agents
      Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits he will have to act fast to snap up any available free agents he believes can improve his squad.
      - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 11:34am -
    • Sunderland stopper heading for the exit
      Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon has been tipped to leave the Stadium of Light for Celtic on a free transfer.
      - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 10:48am -
    • O'Shea cleared for international duty
      Sunderland defender John O'Shea has been cleared to take his place in the Ireland squad for this summer's European Championships.
      - 2 days ago, 15 May 12, 7:03pm -
    • Black Cats target key transfer moves
      As Sunderland look to push on next season, sources say Martin O'Neill will make 'one or two significant signings' this summer.
      - 2 days ago, 15 May 12, 4:10pm -

    Vital Football

    • newSAFC Paper Talk #1
      SAFC Paper Talk #1Vitalfootball: Sunderland: 17/05/2012 19:24:00The first in a new series rounding up the latest Sunderland rumours doing the rounds
      - 3 hours ago, 17 May 12, 7:24pm -
    • O'Neill linked with Cuellar re-union
      O'Neill linked with Cuellar re-unionVitalfootball: Sunderland: 16/05/2012 13:18:00Martin O'Neill is set to swoop for Aston Villa free agent, Carlos Cuellar, according to reports
      - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 1:18pm -
    • Black Cats pair called up by Scotland
      Black Cats pair called up by ScotlandVitalfootball: Sunderland: 16/05/2012 12:58:00Phil Bardsley and Craig Gordon make Craig Levein's squad
      - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 12:58pm -
    • Bendtner exits under a cloud
      Bendtner exits under a cloudVitalfootball: Sunderland: 14/05/2012 12:39:00Nicklas Bendtner's loan spell comes to end via a brush with the law, again
      - 3 days ago, 14 May 12, 12:39pm -
    • O'Neill: 'A big effort by players & supporters'
      O'Neill: 'A big effort by players & supporters'Vitalfootball: Sunderland: 13/05/2012 19:28:00Read the gaffer's thoughts for the final time this season
      - 4 days ago, 13 May 12, 7:28pm -

    The Offside

    • Onwards and upwards!
      It was good to see the lads carry on the good work started at Anfield last week, and produce another excellent performance against Manu. The defence looked solid; the midfield ran the visitors ragged, but the only thing missing was that elusive finis…
      - , 25 Sep 11, 10:50pm -
    • Here’s to the daydream believer!
      The final insult on Sunday was the public address system’s rendition of the Monkeys classic Daydream Believer. Aside from the mickey or should that be monkey taking, I think we’re all agreed the performance was a disgrace to the name of the club…
      - , 4 Nov 10, 5:44pm -
    • We Will Conquer All!
      First things first: it was nice to see Mark Halsey back in the middle for Saturday’s encounter. Here’s hoping he’s put his recent health problems firmly behind him. To use boxing terminology: Mark was slightly “ring rusty” on Saturday, with…
      - , 29 Oct 10, 2:35pm -
    • Frustration, Frustration, Frustration
      So Monday was a night of frustration to say the least. The main positive to take from the game is defensively we looked fairly solid, even before the sending off. Bramble and Turner are beginning to look the part as a double-act. Our young goalie had…
      - , 21 Oct 10, 4:05pm -
    • Sack the whistler!
      Although the first few performances this season have been a tad mediocre, (albeit, with some decent points along the way), Saturday’s performance at Anfield was the first signs of the green shoots of recovery. We began to look like a team again –…
      - , 28 Sep 10, 4:17pm -
    • Saved by a last gasp goal again!
      The one thing the lads showed in abundance on Saturday was spirit. I didn’t really agree with Steve Bruce’s assertion that we played well. I think for the second time this season, we’ve snatched something in the dying seconds when we’ve scarc…
      - , 21 Sep 10, 4:45pm -

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    • £10k Challenge Bet 1: NK Maribor to win
      In the last few days I’ve been inspired by some fantastic tipsters on twitter to pick up the gauntlet again and attempt a £10k Challenge.The idea is to start with a £100 bank and bet on one game at time, trying to turn it into £10,000. Sounds r…
      - 23 hours ago, 16 May 12, 10:42pm -
    • Golf: HP Byron Nelson Championship Tips

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    • Golf: Volvo World Match Play Championship Tips
      Race to Dubai: Volvo World Match Play ChampionshipHere we are again in Southern Spain as the circus comes to Andalucia but forget tournament golf as we know it and stick this in your mental microwave and see how it defrosts. (If you have any ques…
      - 2 days ago, 15 May 12, 12:49pm -
    • Saturday’s Tipsters Tips: 12th May
      Here are today’s top tips form the leading newspaper tipsters in the UK. Tips from the newspapers including Mr Fixit, Sam Spread, Jim Delahunt, Tony Cacarino, Dale Tempest, Andy Townsend, Mike Triffitt, Ian Wilkerson, Dan Childs, Kevin Pullein, D…
      - 5 days ago, 12 May 12, 11:19am -
    • Golf: The Players Championship Tips
      Fed Ex Cup:     The Players ChampionshipWelcome to PGA Tour HQ and the 3rd best event in golf (after the Masters and The Ryder Cup). Often referred to as the 5th Major, despite the $1,7M winners’ prize pot eclipsing any other winners’ cheq…
      - 9 days ago, 9 May 12, 8:12am -
    • Golf: Madeira Island Open Tips
      Race to Dubai:     Madeira Islands Open – PortugalWelcome to Portugal’s hilly archipelago, Madeira and its own Open sponsored and kept interesting by its local tipple. This is the 20th anniversary of an event that this year returns to Sant…
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    Salut! Sunderland (Blog)

    • Sixer’s Sentiments on Aston Villa and Liverpool: two Americans, two sackings
      Pete Sixsmith casts an eye over the turmoil at Villa Park and Anfield … No sooner has the dust settled on the most exciting Premier League finish since the last most exciting Premier League finish, than we have two managers given the old heave-ho b…
      - 8 hours ago, 17 May 12, 1:53pm -
    • Game of the Season: the road to Wigan’s peerless joy
      With apologies for the laboured pun – and M Salut promises not to add, ”Or Well, what did you expect?” – we present the third of Luke Harvey’s series of defining moments in the season just ended. We’ve had Signing of the Season and Oppone…
      - 14 hours ago, 17 May 12, 8:16am -
    • And the winners are, in no particular order, Liverpool, Wolves, Aston Villa
      With renewed gratitude to our sponsors – http://www.soccerpro.com/ and When Saturday Comes, we can announce the winners in our annual ‘Who are You?’ awards … Here it is, the moment at least some of you have been waiting for. Thanks to all who…
      - 15 hours ago, 17 May 12, 6:34am -
    • Sunderland end of term reviews (2): ‘no beaten army, just battle fatigue’
      Perhaps we’ve heard too many bleatings from Sunderland fans that we were the most boring team in the Premier, finished three places lower than the maligned Steve Bruce managed and really just slipped back into old ways. In our latest review of the…
      - 1 day ago, 16 May 12, 3:45pm -
    • The road to glory (2): Liverpool, Wolves close gap on Aston Villa
      Part one of our report on the judges’ decision in our annual ”Who are You?” awards, in which Salut! Sunderland rewards supporters of opposing sides who offered the best entertainment, insight or wisdom in their responses to the pre-match questi…
      - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 6:34am -
    • On the road to glory with Aston Villa, Swansea and Newcastle ahead
      Week in week out, supporters from the teams Sunderland are next due to play rise to the occasion and take part in our ”Who are You?” series. And once a year, we return the favour and come up with awards for the best sets of replies. In a fair wor…
      - 3 days ago, 15 May 12, 8:18am -

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    • Sunderland’s Stadium Of Light demons put to rest?
      In his first game in charge of the Black Cats, Martin O’Neil achieved what his now unemployed predecessor could only muster up three times this calendar year (seventeen home games ). A home win. With a rejuvenated atmosphere that had been lacking a…
      - , 11 Dec 11, 11:14pm -
    • Wickham injury not so serious
      Connor Wickham has suffered no serious damage to his knee after picking up an Injury at old Trafford, the club has confirmed. The 18-year-old went down in agony only seconds into Sunderland’s clash against Manchester United giving Steve Bruce fears…
      - , 11 Nov 11, 9:50pm -
    • Greedy football wants it both ways
      It seems to me that the minimum requirement from a professional football player is that player actually plays football, yet record breaking Carlos Tevez this week felt that this was not a compulsory part of his £250,000 a-week contract. This compou…
      - , 2 Oct 11, 12:00am -
    • Brave Sunderland fall victim to quality of Chelsea
      Sunderland 2 vs. Chelsea 4Date: 1st February 2011            Chelsea edged a hard fought contest against high flying Sunderland  at the Stadium of Light. Early goals from Bardsley and Richardson, weren’t enough for the black cats who…
      - , 2 Feb 11, 5:41pm -
    • Sunderland vs. Chelsea – Preview
      This Tuesday night’s game sees one of this season’s premier league over achievers play host to struggling Chelsea. With Sunderland having only recorded one defeat at home all season and only 4 points separating the two teams this could well be a…
      - , 29 Jan 11, 12:31pm -
    • Sunderland v Stoke – Preview
      This Saturday sees Sunderland taking on Stoke at the Britannia Stadium. Both teams have wins under their belt as they head into the fourth match of their Barclays Premier League season. Sunderland sits in sixth postion after wins against Bolton and B…
      - , 28 Aug 09, 12:31pm -

    Ready to Go

    • Who will be Liverpool's next Manager?
      With Kenny Daglish losing his job punters are anticipating who will take the reins at Anfield. Roberto Martinez has been...
      - 11 hours ago, 17 May 12, 10:32am -
    • The Moment of the Season
      Oh yes, there was Ji's stumbling, wonderful wander around Joe Hart. Or the introduction of McClean and then Seb's free...
      - 2 days ago, 15 May 12, 5:51pm -
    • Scared Straight
      It's not that we think we are immortal. But I think most of us kind of figure we'll live long...
      - 8 days ago, 10 May 12, 9:50am -
    • Take in on the Chin, Jimmy
      Call me vindictive, call me nasty, call me unforgiving But don't call me unmoved by news that Coventry City are...
      - 21 days ago, 27 Apr 12, 9:02am -
    • Come Dine With Me
      Ok, so we are a football website right? Well maybe, but if our forums are anything to go by we...
      - 28 days ago, 19 Apr 12, 12:53pm -
    • Sunderland 0 v 0 Wolves - Junior Match Report
      The game was supposed to be an easy win considering the run Wolves were on and playing on Wednesday whilst...
      - 32 days ago, 15 Apr 12, 6:08pm -

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