Category Archives: Sunderland

Who would have expected three brilliant goals by Sunderland and three brilliant goal celebrations by manager Paolo Di Canio, which trumped the meager goal celebrations by the players who scored the goal? Despite a goal by Newcastle United that should … Continue reading →

Two Premier League matches are in store today before the FA Cup semi-final later today between Chelsea and Manchester City. Early risers will be able to catch the Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland, which kicks off (hopefully on … Continue reading →

The Football Association expect the Premier League clubs to approve goal-line technology, with the technology set to be launched in the Premier League beginning with the 2013-14 season. The Premier League clubs meet on Thursday to discuss several agenda items … Continue reading →

Today’s matches in the Premier League had a little bit of everything — last minute goals, players jumping into crowds, karate kicks and much more. If you missed any of the highlights, or if you want to see them again, here … Continue reading →

Which clubs have the best attacking efficiency and best defensive resiliency in the Premier League for the 2012-13 season-to-date? On the basis of attacking efficiency, the research is measured based on the number of shots taken per goal scored. For … Continue reading →

The interesting thing about most statistics is that they often reveal remarkable facts that you otherwise wouldn’t know. At least the ones that are published do. This week, we’ve looked at the footballers who have the best win percentages for … Continue reading →

Which player has the best win percentage at every Premier League club that has played in the top flight of England from 1992-2013? Some of the findings may surprise you. Out of the 45 teams who have played in the … Continue reading →

Which club has the youngest average age in the Premier League? And vice-versa, which club has the oldest average age? The answers may surprise you. First, the club with the oldest average is the one that sits at the very … Continue reading →

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says he does not support the ideology of fascism. In a statement released on the club website, Di Canio finally set the record straight on his political beliefs. “I am not political, I do not … Continue reading →

During Paolo Di Canio’s press conference yesterday in Sunderland, the Italian manager was asked by BBC journalist Dan Roan whether he is a fascist or not. Di Canio refused to answer the question and, instead, said to ask Trevor Sinclair … Continue reading →

In Paolo Di Canio’s press conference this morning in Sunderland, the new manager was asked several times by BBC reporter Dan Roan to clarify whether he remains a fascist or not. Di Canio refused to do so, instead referring each … Continue reading →

With nine Premier League games being played over the weekend, we bring you the points that made headlines this gameweek. 1. The Managerial Merry-go-round keeps on spinning Roberto Di Matteo, Mark Hughes, Nigel Adkins, Brian McDermott. Martin O’Neill joins the … Continue reading →

Sunderland Football Club released an official statement today attempting to diffuse the controversy regarding the appointment of new manager Paolo Di Canio, who — as some believe — is a self-proclaimed fascist. The club has also moved quickly to stamp … Continue reading →

Paolo Di Canio has agreed a two and a half year deal to become the new manager of Sunderland Football Club after Martin O’Neill was sacked last night. The former West Ham United playmaker was most recently the manager of … Continue reading →