Sunderland

Gus Poyet stunned by Sunderland inconsistency

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says he cannot understand why his players keep hindering their own chances of climbing to safety following Tuesday's 2-0 home defeat to Queens Park Rangers. Following a...

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe makes the difference

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet paid tribute to the goal-scoring efforts of Jermain Defoe in the aftermath of his side's 1-1 draw with Swansea on Saturday, claiming his side are a "different team" with the...

Sunderland striker Jermaine Defoe aiming for England return

Sunderland striker Jermaine Defoe has admitted he has not spoken to Roy Hodgson since missing out on the World Cup last summer, but he's still keen on trying to earn a place in the England...

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet: Transfer window is a competition

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet say the January transfer window is a competition amongst clubs to find the best options to improve their fortunes for the crucial second half of the season. The...

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet shirks blame for recruitment

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet insists he is only the head coach at the club and not the manager after some recent criticism of his dealings in the transfer market. Poyet was appointed in October 2013...

Gus Poyet: Sunderland need cutting edge

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has criticised his side for a lack of cutting edge in the final third after being held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham on Saturday. Sunderland may have only tasted defeat...

Father vs son at the Stadium of Light

Diego Poyet is hoping his West Ham side will defeat his dad Gus' Sunderland team when the two clubs do battle at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Poyet junior has returned to the Hammers after a...

Gus Poyet talks up Black Cats mentality

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet believes that the mental strength of his squad will be tested again on Wednesday evening when they host Manchester City. Poyet believes that the mentality of his squad...

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois goes on the defensive

Thibaut Courtois says Chelsea fully expect teams to set up defensively against them this season following a frustrating draw at Sunderland on Saturday. The Premier League leaders were held 0-0 at...

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho stands by his men

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has no complaints about Saturday’s result and claimed his players "tried everything" and took risks, despite the fact they were held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland. The...

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