Archives: Sunderland

Former Brighton manager Gus Poyet has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next manager of Sunderland Football Club. According to The Guardian newspaper, Poyet has had positive talks with Sunderland owner Ellis Short. However a decision isn’t expected to be reached … Continue reading →

Despite sources in Italy saying that Roberto Di Matteo may not be interested in the Sunderland job, Sunderland’s Director of Football Roberto De Fanti is recommending Di Matteo for the manager position, but Ellis Short and the Sunderland staff have … Continue reading →

Sunderland owner Ellis Short decided to sack manager Paolo Di Canio after the managers and players had an ill-tempered training ground meeting on Sunday morning, reports The Guardian today. The newspaper reports that in analyzing Sunderland’s defeat to West Brom, Di Canio … Continue reading →

Sunderland have sacked manager Paolo Di Canio with immediate effect after a disastrous run of five Premier League matches with no wins. A statement on the Sunderland club website read: “Sunderland AFC confirms that it has parted company with head … Continue reading →

In a match where both teams wanted to win badly, there was only one winner. Sunderland continued their slump with another loss. They’re now the only team in the Premier League who hasn’t won so far this season. West Brom, … Continue reading →

Paolo Di Canio faced the supporters after Sunderland lost 3-0 to West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. In my 36 years of watching soccer, I’ve never once seen a manager do this before. After Sunderland were convincingly defeated against West … Continue reading →

Today’s match between Sunderland and Arsenal had a little bit of everything — a manager getting sent to the stands, a goal being unfairly disallowed, some sensational skill leading to goals, and much more. It also marked the Arsenal debut for … Continue reading →

Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore was robbed of a clear goal against Arsenal Saturday after he scored for the Black Cats, but the play was called back for a free kick that was awarded by referee Martin Atkinson. With a sight … Continue reading →

While many of you were laughing at businessman and self proclaimed Leader Assem Allam for his views on rebranding clubs, I actually took the time to analyze his statements. All in all, Mr. Allam is correct. The world is a … Continue reading →

Less than 48 hours after being arrested and charged with drunken driving, Sunderland forward Stephane Sessegnon looks set to move to Qatari club Al-Jaish after the two clubs agreed a fee of around £5million, according to Sky Tyne & Wear. While … Continue reading →

US international striker Jozy Altidore scored his first goal for Sunderland tonight after joining the club this summer. Altidore opened the scoring for Sunderland in the second half as the team fought back after going two-nil down to MK Dons … Continue reading →

Sunderland have made an offer of £6million for AS Roma and US international midfielder Michael Bradley, according to a report in Italy. However, the Italian club values Bradley at between £8.5m-£10m, so the two clubs are currently at a stalemate in … Continue reading →

NBC Sports Group has decided to move the Southampton versus Sunderland match, that was originally scheduled to air on Premier League Extra Time, to the 10am ET timeslot on NBC Sports Network this Saturday. The match will feature two massive … Continue reading →

NBC Sports last week paraded London cabs around New York City to promote its coverage of the English Premier League. Each taxi cab was decked out in the colors of Premier League clubs. In the new photographs above and below, … Continue reading →

Out of favor Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley has gotten himself into more hot water after joking about his club’s defeat at home against Fulham on the opening day of the season. Bardsley, who infamously passed out on the floor of … Continue reading →

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Every season, for the past six years, I’ve asked you — the reader — to post your predictions of how you think the 20 teams will rank in the Premier League. The challenge every summer is that your predictions need … Continue reading →

We’re just literally hours away from the start of the 2013/14 Premier League season and the anticipation has reached its pinnacle. But before everything kicks off, before our weekends become significantly busier, let’s pause for a moment and revel in … Continue reading →