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PFA to investigate Di Canio over fines at Sunderland after players complain

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:46:54 GMT

PROFESSIONAL Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has confirmed the union has been contacted by Sunderland players about their manager Paolo Di Canio and that it is investigating the recent fines issued by the Italian.

Sunderland’s Bardsley left out of Scotland squad

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:57:10 GMT

SUNDERLAND defender Phil Bardsley has been left out of the Scotland squad for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Croatia.

Adam Johnson backs Di Canio’s hard line amid rumours some Sunderland players aren’t happy

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:04:33 GMT

SUNDERLAND winger Adam Johnson is in favour of manager Paolo Di Canio’s hardline approach to the job if it brings about an improvement in results.

SLIDESHOW – Sunderland AFC 1973 homecoming and celebration pictures

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:42:31 GMT

In this slideshow we have a look back at some pictures from Sunderland AFC’s 1973 FA Cup winning homecoming and celebrations on Wearside.

Sunderland defender could go to US

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:35:36 GMT

TITUS Bramble is mulling over a move to America as the final days of his Sunderland contract runs down.

GARY ROWELL: Di Canio spark saved Sunderland

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:34:08 GMT

SUNDERLAND’S final position of fourth bottom wasn’t what Ellis Short had in mind when, back in August, he followed up a great away draw at Arsenal by splashing out £22m on two players.

Di Canio: Quality is key for Sunderland

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:31:37 GMT

PAOLO Di Canio says his most important priority this summer is improving the number of quality players in Sunderland’s squad.

GARY ROWELL: Sunderland’s win against Newcastle was crucial

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:03 GMT

IS there a Sunderland fan out there who’s favourite moment of the season doesn’t include the Newcastle game in some way?

VIDEO: Paolo Di Canio’s angry assault on discipline at Sunderland

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:50:18 GMT

PAOLO Di Canio launches an angry attack on the discipline of his squad after Phil Bardsley was pictured laying on the floor of a casino covered in £50 notes.

Echo Jury: Our jurors are hoping for better next term!

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:33:15 GMT

So another season draws to a close and to be honest I really can’t wait to see the back of this one.

Graeme Anderson’s match report: Sunderland need depth charge

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:25:34 GMT

SUNDERLAND’S season ended yesterday as it began in August, with a hugely creditable performance in North London.

Sunderland’s Di Canio: We should have been more offensive

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:21:56 GMT

DEFEAT rankled with Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio yesterday, and not just because his side got so close to a point at White Hart Lane.

Spurs quiet on Rose future

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:20:37 GMT

DANNY Rose’s future is under review but for the moment he remains firmly a Spurs player, writes GRAEME ANDERSON.

No way back for Sunderland duo

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:18:56 GMT

PHIL Bardsley and Matt Kilgallon will not play again for Sunderland if Paolo Di Canio gets his way.

Chris Young’s big-match verdict: Heroic Jack stakes claim for bright future

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:14:36 GMT

THE CLEAR-OUT starts now.

Sunderland’s Mignolet: I won’t go through rumour mill

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:10:35 GMT

SIMON MIGNOLET says a summer on the Continent will help him ignore the barrage of speculation over his future.

Di Canio: Zero tolerance at Sunderland!

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:58:44 GMT

PAOLO Di Canio expects owner Ellis Short’s full backing as he looks to revolutionise discipline at Sunderland – and stamp out any traces of a “booze culture”.

Bardsley and Kilgallon’s Sunderland futures in doubt

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:39:22 GMT

PHIL Bardsley and Matt Kilgallon will probably never play for Sunderland again, after crossing Paolo Di Canio.

Bale blasts seals Tottenham win against Sunderland

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:03:32 GMT

GARETH BALE’S stunning last-gasp strike inflicted a final day defeat on Sunderland after a gutsy 10-man effort at White Hart Lane.

Sunderland’s John O’Shea on keeping match fit, dodging relegation and Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:57:21 GMT

SUNDERLAND’S John O’Shea will look back on an eventful season grateful to have emerged from it both in good health and with honour intact.