Sunderland

Sunderland: Gus Poyet confirms Black Cats talks

Gus Poyet says he would be very interested in becoming the next Sunderland manager after holding discussions with the Black Cats about the vacancy. The Uruguayan coach has emerged as the odds-on...

Sunderland: Kevin Ball wants Black Cats job

Kevin Ball has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant managerial position at Sunderland following the sacking of Paolo Di Canio. Ball has been placed in temporary charge following the departure of...

Sunderland: Roberto Di Matteo heads list for Black Cats job

Paulo Di Canio has been sacked by Sunderland after just six months in charge, with former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo in the frame to replace him. Di Canio was appointed at the end of March and,...

Sunderland: Paolo di Canio sees good times ahead

The pressure is mounting on manager Paolo di Canio following Sunderland's dismal start to the season although he is convinced that he can turn around the club's fortunes. The Italian tactician arrived...

Sunderland: Di Canio cool despite Black Cats form

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio says he is not concerned about the Black Cats position in the Premier League and insists they will not be relegated. Di Canio's men sit bottom of the table after picking...

Sunderland: O’Shea dismisses Di Canio rift

Sunderland defender John O’Shea downplayed any talk of a rift between himself and manager Paolo Di Canio as Black Cats look to bounce back from a disappointing start to Premier League season. The...

Sunderland: Di Canio targets Asia Trophy

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio hopes to use forthcoming Barclays Asia Trophy as springboard for success for his Black Cats outfit. The Italian, who took over at the Stadium of Light at the end of...

Premier League: Sunderland make Vydra bid

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is tracking striker Matej Vydra as he strengthens his ranks ahead of his first full season in charge. The Czech Republic striker was in superb form last season for...

Sunderland: Agent hints at Mignolet exit

Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet's agent says his client is unlikely to sign a new deal at the club and would like to move on this summer. The Belgian joined the Wearsiders in 2010 and has gone on to...

Di Canio offering to leave Sunderland upon facing criticism

Paolo Di Canio offered to resign from managerial spot in Sunderland days after fascism accusations. The Italian was appointed as the coach of the Black Cats following Martin O’Neill’s sacking due to...