Sunderland

Sunderland – Southampton: Black Cats to prey on Saints misfortune

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is hoping his men can take advantage of the problems at Southampton when they welcome the Saints the north east on Saturday lunchtime. The two sides will do battle at the...

Sunderland: Poyet lifts Black Cats from the grave

Defender Phil Bardsley feels Sunderland can beat the drop this season, with Gus Poyet lifting the players from their malaise under the previous regime. The Black Caps made a disastrous start to their...

Sunderland: Poyet wants fresh faces

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has admitted he wants to sign three of four players before the end of the January transfer window to ensure the safety of the Wearside club. The Mackems find themselves in...

Sunderland: Colback targets Villa win for busy Black Cats

Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback says the Black Cats are targeting Wednesday's match against Aston Villa as an opportunity to move out of the Premier League relegation zone after four months in the...

Sunderland: Poyet confident of safety

Sunderland may be heading into the New Year at the foot of the Premier League, but manager Gus Poyet is confident that he can pull off the great escape and save the Black Cats from the drop. Things did...

Sunderland: Poyet admits time is running out

Gus Poyet has admitted that his Sunderland side are now 'losing time' and 'losing games' in their battle to escape from the Premier League relegation zone this season. The Black Cats were held to a...

Sunderland: Poyet hoping for festive cheer

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has set his players the challenge of doubling their points tally over the Christmas period, or risk being cut adrift at the foot of the Premier League. Results last weekend...

Sunderland: We’re not good enough – Poyet

Gus Poyet has warned his Sunderland players that they will need to make some massive improvements if they are to remain in the Premier League this season. The Uruguayan took over at the Black Cats in...

Newcastle v Sunderland: Gus Poyet targeting derby win

New Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has urged his team to kick start their season by beating bitter local rivals Newcastle United in next week's Wear-Tyne derby. In Poyet's first game as manager, the Black...

Sunderland: Gus Poyet confirmed as Black Cats boss

Gus Poyet has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Sunderland on a two-year contract. The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was in charge at Championship side Brighton until...