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One Direction Sunderland gig ticket prices rise by 50p to help cancer charity

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:17 GMT

ONE Direction fans will help to hit the right notes for charity at the Sunderland leg of the band’s world tour.

Ex-Sunderland and Manchester City midfielder given top job at New York City FC

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:09 GMT

FORMER Sunderland midfielder Claudio Reyna has been appointed the director of football at new MLS outfit New York City FC.

Ex-Sunderland and Celtic midfieler Liam Miller switches Australian clubs to extend Oz star

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:39:40 GMT

FORMER Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller has switched clubs in Australia to extend his two-year stay Down Under.

Sunderland’s Di Canio happy with transfer set-up

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:07:02 GMT

PAOLO Di Canio has given an insight into the mechanics which will govern Sunderland’s work in the transfer market this summer.

Augsburg must pay £2.5m to secure Sunderland’s Ji

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:58:26 GMT

BUNDESLIGA outfit Augsburg will have to pay around £2.5million if they want to land Sunderland striker Ji Dong-won on a permanent deal.

No revolt at Sunderland!

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:56:13 GMT

THERE IS NOT a player revolt at Sunderland.

Have your say on Sunderland’s season in our 2012/2013 SAFC survey

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:44:18 GMT

SUNDERLAND’S miserable season is over – now have your say on how it went, and what needs to change.

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.

SLIDESHOW – Sunderland AFC 1973 homecoming and celebration pictures

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:08 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’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.