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O'Neill Keeps Expectations In Check

O'Neill Keeps Expectations In Check

MARTIN O'Neill today pledged to do his "utmost to bring a bit of success to Sunderland". 5 Dec 2011
O'Neill Confirmed As New Black Cats Boss

O'Neill Confirmed As New Black Cats Boss

Martin O'Neill today signed a three-year contract to become manager of Sunderland. 4 Dec 2011
O'Neill On The Verge Of Sunderland Deal

O'Neill On The Verge Of Sunderland Deal

Martin O'Neill was on Wearside this morning as Sunderland edged closer to sealing his appointment as their new manager. 4 Dec 2011
Sunderland Close In On O'Neill

Sunderland Close In On O'Neill

Martin O'Neill was deep in negotiations with Sunderland today as Sir Alex Ferguson issued a ringing endorsement of his credentials. 3 Dec 2011
Short Begins Search for Bruce's Successor

Short Begins Search for Bruce's Successor

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short was today deeply engaged in the search for a new manager as fans' favourite Martin O'Neill emerged as a strong favourite to replace Steve Bruce. 1 Dec 2011
Who Next for Sunderland?

Who Next for Sunderland?

After Steve Bruce's departure from the Stadium of Light, Press Association Sport considers a number of possible candidates to replace him on Wearside. 1 Dec 2011
Bruce Pays Price for Poor Sunderland Start

Bruce Pays Price for Poor Sunderland Start

Steve Bruce today became the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season after Sunderland chairman Ellis Short described results as "simply not good enough". 1 Dec 2011
O'Shea: Home Form Crucial

O'Shea: Home Form Crucial

John O'Shea has admitted Sunderland need to return to winning ways sooner rather than later if they are to save Steve Bruce's job. 28 Nov 2011
Bruce Defiant Despite Wigan Loss

Bruce Defiant Despite Wigan Loss

Steve Bruce insists he will not walk away from Sunderland after a demoralising 2-1 home defeat by Wigan. 27 Nov 2011
Police Probe Racist Tweet to Campbell

Police Probe Racist Tweet to Campbell

Police have begun an investigation after another Premier League footballer was sent a racist message on Twitter. 15 Nov 2011
Bramble Denies Sex Assaults

Bramble Denies Sex Assaults

Sunderland's Titus Bramble today denied sexually assaulting one woman in a nightclub and another in a taxi on his way home on the same night. 11 Nov 2011
Sunderland Fine Bramble

Sunderland Fine Bramble

Defender Titus Bramble has been fined by Sunderland for bringing the club into disrepute, it was announced today. 9 Nov 2011
McLeish: Bent Will Agonise Over Miss

McLeish: Bent Will Agonise Over Miss

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish admitted Darren Bent could have nightmares about the 70th-minute miss that could have cost his victory in a 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. 30 Oct 2011
Bruce Expects Bent Backlash

Bruce Expects Bent Backlash

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce expects Darren Bent to face a hot reception from the home fans when he makes his first return to the Stadium of Light with Aston Villa tomorrow. 29 Oct 2011
EPL Wrap: Black Cats Leave It Late

EPL Wrap: Black Cats Leave It Late

Two goals in the last eight minutes saw Sunderland claim a vital 2-0 victory at Bolton as they won only their second game of the season in the Barclays Premier League. 23 Oct 2011
Bruce: Man City Are Genuine Title Contenders

Bruce: Man City Are Genuine Title Contenders

Former Manchester United skipper Steve Bruce believes Manchester City are mounting a genuine challenge to topple their closest rivals this season. 22 Oct 2011