Archives: Sunderland

For most Premier League viewers in the US, this week’s version of ‘Super Sunday’ is all about the matchup between big money clubs, Chelsea and Manchester City. There are actually four other BPL matches on Sunday, two of them are … Continue reading →

The international break means no Premier League matches until Saturday. Some welcome the break, some loath it. Either way, we can all agree that it’s way too long to go without seeing our favorite clubs play. We don’t have to … Continue reading →

If you ever wondered what it used to be like in a dressing room either before a match, during half-time or after the match was over, here’s some eyeopening footage of Peter Reid when he was Sunderland manager during the … Continue reading →

The successor to the throne of Paolo Di Canio’s reign has finally been found. Gus Poyet, the former Brighton boss, has replaced the Italian. After a faltering start to the Premier League campaign, Di Canio was sacked only after five … Continue reading →

Sunderland have appointed Gus Poyet as their new team manager. Poyet replaces Paolo Di Canio and caretaker manager Kevin Ball in the job at the Stadium of Light. The Uruguayan will be joined at the Stadium of Light by his backroom … Continue reading →

Sunderland are set to announce Gus Poyet as their new manager within the next 24 hours, according to reports. The Uruguayan is favored to replace former manager Paolo Di Canio. Poyet previously managed Brighton from 2009-2013, where he had a … Continue reading →

There’s something special about the time just before the Premier League table begins to settle. Clubs that will eventually end up in the Championship next season can be near the top of the table, and for an instant, just an … Continue reading →

The Barclay’s Premier League season kicked off on Saturday August 17, 2013. Each club has now played six matches and one manager has been fired (Sunderland’s Paolo Di Canio). Even after just six matches, some Premier League managers have been riding … Continue reading →

There are so many great stories tonight — AFC Wimbledon could be returning to the home where Wimbledon FC played (Plough Lane). Plus The New York Times writes about the NBC coverage that we’ve been raving about for two months. … Continue reading →

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 →