Dick Advocaat: 'Tyne-Wear derby like a cup final'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat describes their Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United as a 'cup final'.
Apr 4, 14:53
John Carver eyeing derby revenge against Sunderland
Newcastle United boss John Carver is determined to avenge his side's recent derby defeats to Sunderland after being infuriated by Paolo Di Canio's celebration in 2013.
Apr 4, 04:53
Preview: Sunderland vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.
Apr 3, 19:22
On this day: Chelsea's unbeaten European home record ends
Fifteen years ago today, Italian outfit Lazio inflicted a first ever European home defeat on Chelsea.
Mar 22, 08:00
Match Analysis: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at West Ham's late 1-0 victory over Sunderland in Dick Advocaat's first match in charge of the Black Cats.
Mar 21, 20:15
Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive West Ham's 1-0 victory over Sunderland as a late Diafra Sakho strike condemns the Black Cats to defeat in Dick Advocaat's first match in charge.
Mar 21, 16:29
Eddie Howe lined up for West Ham United job?
Eddie Howe reportedly emerges as a serious candidate to succeed Sam Allardyce as West Ham United manager.
Mar 20, 23:26
Preview: West Ham United vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Dick Advocaat's first match in charge of Sunderland as the relegation-threatened Black Cats travel to out-of-sorts West Ham in the Premier League.
Mar 20, 16:53
Gus Poyet "proud" of achievements during Sunderland spell
Gus Poyet says that he is "very disappointed" to have been sacked by Sunderland, but is "proud" of his spell at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 20, 15:46
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat: 'Adam Johnson can be picked for West Ham clash'
New Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat reveals that Adam Johnson "can be picked" for Saturday's match against West Ham after the club lifted his suspension.
Mar 20, 15:32
Dick Advocaat not thinking about permanent Sunderland job
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says that he has not considered taking the job on a permanent basis beyond this season.
Mar 20, 11:58
Sam Allardyce: Sunderland job link "pure speculation"
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce laughs off rumours suggesting that he could take charge of Sunderland next season, labelling them as "pure speculation".
Mar 20, 07:44
Fantasy Football advice: Week 30
Sports Mole takes a look at week 30 of the Premier League from a fantasy football point of view.
Mar 19, 13:32
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce expects to face 'hurting' Sunderland side
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce believes that the Sunderland team will be 'hurting' following last weekend's 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
Mar 19, 11:03
Dick Advocaat to hand Duncan Watmore first Sunderland start?
Dick Advocaat will throw rookie winger Duncan Watmore into the senior set-up in order to freshen things up in Sunderland's push for survival, a report claims.
Mar 19, 06:51
Dick Advocaat expected Gus Poyet sacking sooner
New Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat reveals that he had been speaking to the club for some time prior to his appointment.
Mar 18, 23:12
Neil McCann backs Dick Advocaat to save Sunderland
Former Rangers winger Neil McCann believes that Dick Advocaat will keep Sunderland in the Premier League this season.
Mar 17, 16:44
Police extend Adam Johnson bail
Police extend Sunderland winger Adam Johnson's bail until April 23 following allegations that he had sex with an underage girl.
Mar 17, 16:18
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the best 11 players from the 29th round of 2014-15 Premier League fixtures.
Mar 17, 10:58
Ed de Goey: 'Dick Advocaat will keep Sunderland up'
Former Netherlands goalkeeper Ed de Goey believes that the appointment of Dick Advocaat as Sunderland head coach will help the club to remain in the Premier League.
Mar 17, 10:34
Sunderland appoint Dick Advocaat as head coach until the end of the season
Sunderland appoint Dick Advocaat as the club's head coach until the end of the season following the sacking of Gus Poyet.
Mar 17, 08:02
Phil Thompson backs Sunderland's decision to sack Gus Poyet
Gus Poyet had to be sacked as Sunderland manager, according to former England international Phil Thompson.
Mar 17, 04:32
Dick Advocaat 'will be next Sunderland manager'
Dick Advocaat tells a Dutch football magazine that he will be the next Sunderland manager.
Mar 16, 23:41
Report: Dick Advocaat to become Sunderland boss on short-term deal
Sunderland will appoint Dick Advocaat as manager until the end of the season, according to reports.
Mar 16, 21:27
Overview: Gus Poyet's 17-month reign at Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a look back at the reign of Gus Poyet at Sunderland following his sacking after 17 months in charge of the club
Mar 16, 16:14
Michael Gray: 'Sam Allardyce man-made for Sunderland job'
Former Sunderland player Michael Gray singles out Sam Allardyce as the perfect man to replace Gus Poyet at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 16, 14:59
Sunderland confirm Gus Poyet sacking
Relegation-threatened Sunderland announce the departure of manager Gus Poyet after 18 months in charge.
Mar 16, 13:58
Paolo Di Canio: 'Ellis Short is to blame'
Former Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio blames owner Ellis Short for the club's current plight.
Mar 16, 10:12
Sunderland to appoint Dick Advocaat as manager?
Former Rangers and Netherlands boss Dick Advocaat is reportedly being considered for the Sunderland manager's job following Gus Poyet's sacking.
Mar 16, 09:38
Sunderland's Jack Rodwell understands frustration of booing fans
Jack Rodwell understands why Sunderland fans booed the team following Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 16, 08:19
Gus Poyet 'to be sacked by Sunderland'
Sunderland will reportedly sack manager Gus Poyet this week following a poor run of results.
Mar 16, 00:01
Sebastian Larsson: 'We have to battle on'
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson is adamant that his side need to continue to fight against the Premier League drop following their 4-0 loss to Aston Villa.
Mar 15, 15:45
Player Ratings: Sunderland 0-4 Aston Villa
Sports Mole rates the performances of those involved in Aston Villa's 4-0 win at Sunderland in the Premier League.
Mar 14, 18:13
Gus Poyet understands Stadium of Light walkout
Gus Poyet admits that he would have joined the hundreds of fans who walked out before the halfway point of Sunderland's 'unacceptable' 4-0 home thrashing by Aston Villa.
Mar 14, 17:38
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-4 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a look back at Aston Villa's 4-0 thrashing of Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.
Mar 14, 17:28
Wes Brown: 'Sunderland have been terrible at home'
Sunderland defender Wes Brown expresses dismay after his side went down 4-0 at home to Aston Villa, calling the Black Cats' home form "terrible".
Mar 14, 17:17
Aston Villa thrash Sunderland
Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor each score twice to give Aston Villa a 4-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Mar 14, 16:55
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-4 Aston Villa - as it happened
Take a look back at Aston Villa's incredible 4-0 win away to fellow strugglers Sunderland with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report.
Mar 14, 13:59
Jack Rodwell: 'We have to beat fellow strugglers to survive'
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell insists that his side have to beat the teams around them in the Premier League to avoid relegation to the Championship this season.
Mar 14, 02:13
Preview: Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews a huge match at the bottom end of the Premier League table as Tim Sherwood's buoyant Aston Villa travel to Gus Poyet's stuttering Sunderland.
Mar 12, 16:40
