Gus Poyet blasts 'disgraceful' Premier League fixture schedule
Gus Poyet calls on Premier League chiefs to alter the festive fixture list following the "disgraceful" decision to play two games in three days.
Dec 26, 21:35
Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-3 Hull City
Sports Mole rates all the players that took part in Hull City's 3-1 win away at Sunderland on Boxing Day at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 26, 18:31
Steve Bruce hails Hull City spirit after Sunderland win
Hull City boss Steve Bruce admits that he was delighted with the spirit his side showed to rally against Sunderland to record a 3-1 win over his former club.
Dec 26, 18:03
Gus Poyet furious with 'embarrassing' Andre Marriner
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet slams referee Andre Marriner for failing to award his side a penalty in their 3-1 defeat to Hull City
Dec 26, 17:52
Hull City end winless run with victory at Sunderland
Hull City earn a crucial win in their quest for Premier League survival with a 3-1 triumph over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, ending a run of 10 games without a victory.
Dec 26, 16:59
Half-Time Report: Gaston Ramirez brings Hull City level against Sunderland
Gaston Ramirez nets in the 32nd minute to leave the scores all square at the break in Hull City's Premier League clash against Sunderland after Adam Johnson's strike.
Dec 26, 15:50
Team News: Two changes for Sunderland for Hull City clash
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet makes two changes to his team from their 1-0 win over Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear derby for their match against Hull City.
Dec 26, 14:34
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-3 Hull City - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text coverage of Hull City's 3-1 win away at Sunderland in the Premier League Boxing Day clash at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 26, 14:00
Gus Poyet hoping for Sunderland improvement following Tyne-Wear derby joy
Gus Poyet insists that there is still room for improvement as Sunderland push on from their Tyne-Wear derby victory against Newcastle United to climb the table.
Dec 24, 07:15
Preview: Sunderland vs. Hull City
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day clash between Sunderland and Hull City at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 23, 17:04
John O'Shea praises Costel Pantilimon display
Sunderland captain John O'Shea praises the display of Costel Pantilimon in his side's win over Newcastle United as the keeper made two impressive saves at St James' Park.
Dec 23, 02:16
OTD: Struggling Ipswich Town stun Tottenham Hotspur
Thirteen years ago today, a late Alun Armstrong goal secured a 2-1 victory for Ipswich Town away at Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 22, 10:07
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet looks to build on derby win
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet hopes that beating Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear derby will be a season-changing moment for his side.
Dec 22, 09:34
Adam Armstrong "hurt" by Tyne-Wear derby defeat
Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong reveals that his side are gutted by their defeat to Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park.
Dec 22, 02:34
Costel Pantilimon elated with Tyne-Wear derby win
Sunderland keeper Costel Pantilimon admits that it was an "unbelievable feeling" to record a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in his first Tyne-Wear derby.
Dec 22, 02:16
Gus Poyet: 'I was going to get Adam Johnson substituted'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet admits that he was close to substituting Adam Johnson before the 27-year-old struck the winner in the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle.
Dec 21, 16:42
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 0-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Sunderland's dramatic 1-0 win at local rivals Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Dec 21, 16:03
Adam Johnson: 'Newcastle United fans must hate me'
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson claims that Newcastle United fans "must hate" him following his third Tyne-Wear derby-winning goal in as many seasons.
Dec 21, 15:56
Late Adam Johnson strike wins Tyne-Wear derby for Sunderland
Sunderland secure bragging rights against Newcastle United with a late 1-0 victory over their Tyne-Wear rivals at St James' Park - their third in succession.
Dec 21, 15:23
Gus Poyet: 'Tyne-Wear derby biggest game of season'
Gus Poyet calls on Sunderland to show their fans that they "do really care" against Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby - the "biggest game of the season" for both sides.
Dec 21, 13:34
Team News: Jak Alnwick fit for Tyne-Wear derby debut
Rookie Jak Alnwick overcomes a shoulder injury to continue in goal for Newcastle United as they face local rivals Sunderland in the Premier League.
Dec 21, 13:24
Five Premier League managers under pressure at Christmas
Sports Mole looks at some of the Premier League managers who are under pressure heading into the festive fixtures.
Dec 21, 12:00
Alan Pardew: 'Tyne-Wear derby a season-defining game'
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew believes that his side's Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland at St James' Park is a season-defining match for both clubs.
Dec 21, 02:33
Adam Johnson relishing Newcastle United match
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson admits that he wants to see fury on the faces of Newcastle United supporters following the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park.
Dec 20, 05:44
Alan Pardew: 'I've discussed Sunderland tactics with Jack Colback'
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew reveals that he has discussed with Jack Colback the tactics that his former Sunderland could use in the Tyne-Wear derby.
Dec 20, 02:38
Gus Poyet wants lift-off at St James' Park
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says that beating bitter rivals Newcastle United can transform the Black Cats' season entirely.
Dec 20, 02:01
Alan Pardew hails "impeccable" Jack Colback ahead of Tyne-Wear derby
Alan Pardew says that the "fantastic" Jack Colback will shine for Newcastle against former club Sunderland in the upcoming Tyne-Wear derby.
Dec 19, 23:57
Kevin Phillips: 'Sunderland will edge Tyne-Wear derby'
Kevin Phillips feels that Sunderland will be able to take advantage of Newcastle United's goalkeeping injury crisis to win the Tyne-Wear derby.
Dec 19, 20:47
Gus Poyet: 'Emanuele Giaccherini could play against Newcastle United'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet admits that Emanuele Giaccherini could make his comeback from injury in his side's Tyne-Wear derby match against Newcastle United.
Dec 19, 19:42
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the North-East derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland.
Dec 19, 19:13
Gus Poyet: 'I am not Sunderland's manager'
Gus Poyet appears to criticise Sunderland's transfer policy by claiming that he is not the manager of the club, preferring instead to be known as the "head coach".
Dec 18, 20:18
Gus Poyet: 'Sunderland must be active in transfer market'
Gus Poyet claims that there will be panic at Sunderland if the club do not bring in new players next month.
Dec 18, 03:54
Connor Wickham "excited" over Sunderland future
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham admits that he is "excited" over his future at the club after penning a four-year contract extension with Gus Poyet's side.
Dec 14, 05:05
Connor Wickham confident goals and wins will come
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham believes that his side are close to turning their draws into wins in the Premier League following their point against West Ham United.
Dec 14, 02:17
Gus Poyet: Penalty decision was "soft"
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet concedes that the decision for his side's penalty against West Ham United was "soft" as they played out a 1-1 draw with the Hammers.
Dec 13, 17:50
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-1 West Ham United
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Sunderland's 1-1 draw against West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 13, 17:43
Sebastian Larsson: 'We need to start winning'
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson admits that his team need to start picking up victories in the Premier League after they drew for the 10th time this season.
Dec 13, 17:30
Ricky Alvarez determined to prove himself at Sunderland
Sunderland winger Ricky Alvarez admits that he is ready to prove his worth to manager Gus Poyet following a six-week spell on the sidelines.
Dec 13, 02:42
Gus Poyet 'to ditch Sunderland transfer policy'
Gus Poyet threatens to ditch Sunderland's current transfer policy and will look to sign "quality" players.
Dec 13, 02:09
Preview: Sunderland vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews West Ham's Premier League visit to Sunderland as Sam Allardyce's men go in search of a fourth straight win which would see them regain third place.
Dec 12, 09:11
