On this day: Dion Dublin hat-trick downs Chelsea
Back on this day in 1997, Dion Dublin scored a hat-trick as Coventry City defeated Chelsea 3-2 on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Aug 9, 10:04
Gus Poyet "confident" Sunderland will sign Liverpool's Fabio Borini
Gus Poyet is "confident" that Fabio Borini will agree to join Sunderland from Liverpool this summer.
Aug 8, 09:42
Sunderland sign Santiago Vergini on loan
Santiago Vergini signs for Sunderland on loan again after last season's spell at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 8, 07:15
Adam Johnson expecting a "big change" at Sunderland
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is expecting a "big change" at the club before the end of the transfer window.
Aug 6, 21:14
Don Hutchison: 'Fabio Borini is overpriced'
Don Hutchinson believes that Sunderland would be better off spending £14m on a better player than Fabio Borini.
Aug 5, 16:23
Report: Sunderland lead race to sign Jack Rodwell
A report suggests that Sunderland are currently the favourites to sign Jack Rodwell from Manchester City following Frank Lampard's arrival at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 4, 02:46
Sunderland lodge bid for Palermo striker Abel Hernandez?
Sunderland have lodged a loan bid for striker Abel Hernandez from Palermo, firing the first shot as they attempt to capture the Uruguayan.
Aug 3, 23:19
Gus Poyet: 'We are close to new signings'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet reveals that his side are close to sealing moves in the transfer market before the start of the new Premier League season.
Aug 3, 02:36
Lee Cattermole confident ahead of new season
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole says that he is feeling "great" after a difficult summer last year.
Aug 2, 15:15
John O'Shea: 'Steven Fletcher is crucial to our success'
Sunderland skipper John O'Shea feels that Steven Fletcher will be a key player for the Black Cats during the next campaign.
Aug 2, 04:55
Gus Poyet: 'Connor Wickham must decide future'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet urges striker Connor Wickham to make a decision on his future.
Aug 1, 19:32
Sunderland's Fabio Borini move back on?
Sunderland's move for Liverpool forward Fabio Borini is back on, according to a report.
Jul 30, 10:01
Sunderland consider making bid for Luis Pedro Cavanda?
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet will turn his attention to signing Lazio defender Luis Pedro Cavanda, according to reports.
Jul 30, 03:37
Sunderland edge out Recreativo de Huelva
Sunderland narrowly beat Recreativo de Huelva thanks to a Mikael Mandron penalty.
Jul 29, 22:14
Patrick van Aanholt decided on Sunderland move immediately
Sunderland left-back Patrick van Aanholt admits that he didn't take very long to make his decision to move to the Black Cats.
Jul 28, 04:19
Report: Cristian Rodriguez close to Sunderland move
Atletico Madrid winger Cristian Rodriguez is close to a move to Sunderland, according to a report.
Jul 27, 23:52
Sunderland 'consider loan option for Fabio Borini'
Sunderland are reportedly mulling over a decision to loan Fabio Borini from Liverpool until the end of the season, rather than sign him on a permanent deal.
Jul 27, 05:13
Report: Sunderland not giving up on Marcos Alonso
Sunderland are still hoping to sign Spanish defender Marcos Alonso despite also securing the services of left-back Patrick van Aanholt, according to reports.
Jul 26, 11:17
Sunderland sign Chelsea's Patrick van Aanholt on four-year deal
Sunderland's search for a new left-back leads them to the signing of Netherlands international Patrick van Aanholt from Chelsea on a four-year contract.
Jul 25, 19:38
Patrick van Aanholt nearing Sunderland switch?
Sunderland are reportedly nearing a deal for Chelsea defender Patrick van Aanholt.
Jul 25, 13:27
Gus Poyet hopeful of three signings by weekend
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet hopes that three new signings can be announced over this weekend.
Jul 24, 12:43
Sunderland leave it late in win over Hartlepool United
Sunderland leave it late as young stars wrap up a 3-0 win over Hartlepool United in their pre-season friendly.
Jul 23, 21:28
Sunderland still pursuing Marcos Alonso
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet reveals that the club is continuing its pursuit of Fiorentina defender Marcos Alonso.
Jul 23, 13:30
Three players Sunderland should sign
Sports Mole picks out three transfer targets to improve Gus Poyet's Sunderland squad.
Jul 22, 11:54
Sebastian Larsson: 'Fabio Borini signing would be huge'
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson feels that the signing of Fabio Borini would give every player at the Black Cats a boost heading into the new season.
Jul 21, 04:12
Sunderland 'eye quick resolution to Fabio Borini deal'
Sunderland reportedly want to complete a deal to sign Liverpool striker Fabio Borini in the next day despite the 23-year-old being on the Reds' pre-season tour of the US.
Jul 21, 03:34
Gus Poyet confirms Fabio Borini deal
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet confirms that the Black Cats have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Fabio Borini this summer.
Jul 20, 01:35
Steven Fletcher revels in comeback brace
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher says that he is pleased with his brace after marking his return from long-term injury by scoring twice against Darlington.
Jul 19, 23:31
Sunderland see off Darlington at Heritage Park
Sunderland thrash Darlington 5-1 at Heritage Park in their pre-season friendly.
Jul 19, 18:18
Sunderland planning move for Cristian Rodriguez?
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet will reportedly look into the possibility of signing Cristian Rodriguez this summer.
Jul 18, 03:38
Jack Colback settling in at Newcastle United
Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback admits that he is bedding in well at the Magpies following his move from local rivals Sunderland.
Jul 13, 02:21
Gus Poyet: Jordi Gomez is a "special player"
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet feels that midfielder Jordi Gomez will be a perfect fit at the Black Cats next season after the Spaniard penned a three-year deal with the club.
Jul 13, 02:08
Report: Sunderland submit Marcos Alonso bid
Gus Poyet reportedly wants to take Spanish defender Marcos Alonso back to Sunderland from Fiorentina.
Jul 12, 12:40
Report: Sunderland to offer £8m for Fabio Borini
Sunderland will bid £8m to bring Fabio Borini to the club on a permanent basis, according to reports.
Jul 11, 05:58
Gus Poyet "sure" Jozy Altidore will return to Sunderland fit after injury
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is optimistic that Jozy Altidore will report for pre-season training having fully recovered from the injury that ended his USA World Cup campaign.
Jul 10, 14:42
Diego Poyet suggests that West Ham deal is close
Teenage midfielder Diego Poyet hints that he will complete his move to West Ham United in the coming days.
Jul 6, 18:56
Gus Poyet: 'Steven Fletcher ready for pre-season'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet reveals that striker Steven Fletcher has returned to fitness ahead of his side's pre-season campaign.
Jul 6, 03:33
Report: Diego Poyet undergoing West Ham United medical
Charlton Athletic midfielder Diego Poyet is reportedly undergoing a medical with West Ham United.
Jul 4, 19:37
Diego Poyet 'agrees four-year deal with West Ham United'
Diego Poyet reportedly agrees a four-year deal with West Ham United after rejecting a new contract at Charlton Athletic.
Jul 4, 11:02
Costel Pantilimon eyes Sunderland success
Costel Pantilimon hails Sunderland's ambition and hopes that "many good things" await him in the North-East.
Jul 3, 21:01
