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Could Sunderland be joining Portsmouth in the Championship next season?

Before I get on to Sunderland, I think we can all agree that Portsmouth will not be playing Premier League football next season following tonight’s 2-1 defeat to Stoke.
Anyway, Sunderland.
Steve Bruce’s men fell to their 12th defeat of the season this afternoon at the hands of Arsenal. The North-East club are now just 3 points [...]

Liverpool not giving up on £12 million striker just yet + Will £100 million be enough for Liverpool to sell?

This January transfer window has been pretty dull by all accounts.
So far, the most notable deals to go through have been those of Patrick Vieira to Manchester City  and Sol Campbell back to Arsenal. That really isn’t saying much, is it?
With just over a week to go now before the transfer window slams shut, the [...]

Is this the man to save Liverpool’s season?

Perhaps save is the wrong word, cause let’s face it, no matter what happens between now and the end of May, this season will no doubt be seen as a failure for Liverpool fans.
Anyway, Rafa Benitez’ search for a striker continues and a new name entered the frame today. Sunderland’s Kenwyne Jones is now understood [...]

Liverpool are 1 nil down already at Sunderland. A beach ball with the goal

Liverpool are already one nil down against Sunderland.
.
The goalscorer. A beach ball. Make sure you watch it on Match of the Day later.

Manchester United were awful, but they manage to steal a point from Sunderland

There’s no other way to say it, Manchester United were awful today.
From the moment the game started, Sunderland looked the better side and Steve Bruce will be feeling incredibly unlucky that his side didn’t take all three points away from Old Trafford this evening.
The in-form Darren Bent put the Black Cats ahead just six minutes [...]

The real reason why Ireland won’t play one of their most talented players

Ask the majority of Sunderland fans who their player of the season has been so far this year and chances of are, some will say either Lee Cattermole or Darren Bent, however one name you will hear mentioned time and again is that of Andy Reid.
The 27-year old has been in superb form this campaign [...]

West Ham on the brink of landing Arsenal and Sunderland target

West Ham are today close to completing the signing of Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh after weeks of speculation regarding his future.
Chamakh, 25, has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League ever since the transfer window opened on July 1st, with Arsenal and Sundelrand also understood to be interested, however it looks as [...]

Is this the signing of the summer?

I was shocked to see that Lee Cattermole has today joined Sunderland for an initial fee of just £6 million, the fee will rise to £10 million based on appearances and international caps etc;.
The England under-21 international was strongly linked with a move to the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool in recent weeks, however it [...]

Liverpool ready to make £12 million bid for Arsenal and Sunderland target

Liverpool are ready to make a £12 million bid for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole after it was revealed that Xabi Alonso has handed in a written transfer request.
The England under-21 international has been strongly linked with a move away from the JJB Stadium in recent days, with both Arsenal and Sunderland understood to be interested.
Cattermole, [...]

Busy day in the transfer market

It has been a busy busy day in the transfer market with Sunderland, Wigan and Aston Villa all featured.
Scotland arrives at the JJB
Wigan have today completed the signing of Swansea striker Jason Scotland. Scotland, 30, has been strongly linked with a move to Wigan ever since Roberto Martinez, former Swansea boss, took over at the [...]

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