Sunderland manager Gus Poyet: 'We cannot get a decision'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has more complaints about refereeing injustices after their 0-0 draw with West Brom in which he feels some "poor" decisions went against them.
Feb 21, 17:38
Team News: Lee Cattermole makes Sunderland return
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole plays his first game of 2015 as his side welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Stadium of Light.
Feb 21, 14:20
Gus Poyet: 'West Bromwich Albion game is vital'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet believes that his side's match against West Bromwich Albion is huge in their battle against relegation from the Premier League.
Feb 21, 02:35
Gus Poyet 'enjoys pressure' of being Sunderland manager
Gus Poyet admits that he enjoys the pressure of being Sunderland manager and is unsure if he would be able to cope without it.
Feb 20, 16:55
Preview: Sunderland vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and West Brom at the Stadium of Light as Black Cats boss Gus Poyet seeks a pressure-relieving win.
Feb 19, 19:38
Gus Poyet takes 'full responsibility' for Sunderland's current plight
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet aims to ease the tension growing between himself and supporters of the club by taking full responsibility for the Black Cats' recent results.
Feb 19, 15:15
In full: Gus Poyet's open letter to Sunderland supporters
Read Gus Poyet's open letter to Sunderland supporters in full.
Feb 19, 15:06
Gus Poyet downbeat over Jermain Defoe injury
Gus Poyet says that striker Jermain Defoe could miss Sunderland's upcoming six-pointer with West Brom through injury.
Feb 18, 01:02
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe doubtful for West Bromwich Albion clash?
A calf injury could reportedly rule Jermain Defoe out of Sunderland's upcoming Premier League encounter against West Bromwich Albion.
Feb 17, 15:01
John O'Shea demands Sunderland response
Sunderland defender John O'Shea urges his teammates to focus on winning their relegation battle after being dumped out of the FA Cup.
Feb 16, 23:12
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet slams media after Bradford City loss
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet slams the media after his side's FA Cup exit at the hands of League One Bradford City.
Feb 15, 19:46
Phil Parkinson "delighted" by another Bradford City shock
Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson expresses his delight at seeing his team beat Sunderland to cause another upset in the FA Cup.
Feb 15, 17:18
Gus Poyet: "I have no issue with the fans"
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet attempts to play down the significance of his side being jeered by their own supporters.
Feb 15, 17:00
Former Sunderland defender Kevin Kilbane: 'Bradford City deserve win'
Kevin Kilbane admits that Bradford City fully deserved their 2-0 win over his former club Sunderland in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Feb 15, 16:41
Team News: Billy Clarke fit to start for Bradford City against Sunderland in FA Cup
Bradford City's Billy Clarke is fit to partner Jon Stead and James Hanson up front for the visit of Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round.
Feb 15, 13:53
Gus Poyet: 'John O'Shea can lead Sunderland to safety'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet backs club captain John O'Shea to lead the side to Premier League survival.
Feb 14, 14:26
Gus Poyet 'bans backwards and sideways passes in training'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet bans sideways and backwards passes in training as they prepare for their FA Cup last-16 tie at Bradford City.
Feb 14, 09:33
Gus Poyet: "We are no longer progressing"
Gus Poyet admits that Sunderland are "a little bit stuck" as they struggle to adapt to the playing style that he has been trying to implement since his appointment.
Feb 14, 09:17
Gus Poyet: "We cannot underestimate Bradford"
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet insists that his side will have to play their best football to counter the unpredictable nature of their FA Cup clash against Bradford City.
Feb 14, 03:11
Phil Parkinson wary of Jermain Defoe threat
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson says that his side will need to stop Jermain Defoe when they face Sunderland in the FA Cup.
Feb 13, 19:13
Preview: Bradford City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the match between League One outfit Bradford City and Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round.
Feb 13, 18:52
Sunderland's Gus Poyet concerned about Bradford City's pitch
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet is concerned that the state of Bradford City's pitch at Valley Parade will affect Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie.
Feb 13, 16:35
Lee Cattermole to return to full training with Sunderland next week
Gus Poyet reveals that Lee Cattermole is likely to return to full training with his Sunderland teammates next week.
Feb 12, 09:34
Gus Poyet: 'Poor start behind loss to Queens Park Rangers'
Gus Poyet claims that Sunderland did "everything possible" to get back into the game in the 2-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 10, 22:35
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-2 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers at the Stadium of Light.
Feb 10, 22:22
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-2 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers at the Stadium of Light.
Feb 10, 18:45
Gus Poyet calls for Sunderland focus
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet demands "desire and concentration" from his team against QPR at the Stadium of Light.
Feb 10, 15:06
Gus Poyet believes Queens Park Rangers will get points away from home
Queens Park Rangers should score points away from home eventually this season, according to Sunderland boss Gus Poyet.
Feb 10, 04:12
Jermain Defoe: 'We should be fine if we keep up the energy'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe believes that his side can avoid relegation from the Premier League this season if they keep up their intensity.
Feb 8, 22:57
Sebastian Larsson disappointed not to secure win against Swansea City
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson is unhappy with the way that his side conceded an equaliser to Swansea City in their 1-1 draw at the Liberty Stadium.
Feb 8, 02:22
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet hails impact of striker Jermain Defoe
Jermain Defoe, who scored in the 1-1 draw against Swansea, is a "special" striker who gives Sunderland "confidence", according to manager Gus Poyet.
Feb 7, 19:14
Match Analysis: Swansea City 1-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Swansea City's 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland.
Feb 7, 17:24
Team News: Jack Cork, Modou Barrow handed first league starts for Swansea City
Jack Cork and Modou Barrow make their first league starts for Swansea City at home to Southampton.
Feb 7, 14:24
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary as Sunderland earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Swansea in the Premier League.
Feb 7, 14:00
Garry Monk wary of Jermain Defoe threat
Swansea City boss Garry Monk reveals that his side are aware of the threat of Jermain Defoe ahead of their Premier League match against Sunderland at the Liberty Stadium.
Feb 7, 02:32
Gus Poyet: 'We have to maintain momentum'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is adamant that his side need to maintain the momentum from their back-to-back wins in the Premier League and the FA Cup.
Feb 7, 02:21
Gus Poyet: 'Danny Graham will be given more chances'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet claims that Danny Graham will be getting more chances to impress in the side after breaking into the squad recently.
Feb 6, 05:39
Preview: Swansea City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's Premier League trip to the Liberty Stadium as they try to make it three wins in the space of a week with victory over Swansea City.
Feb 5, 20:25
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet: 'Jermain Defoe is turning our fortune around'
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet believes that it is "no coincidence" that the team are playing better following Jermain Defoe's arrival.
Feb 5, 18:57
Gus Poyet delighted by sparkling Ricardo Alvarez display
Gus Poyet hopes that Ricardo Alvarez can adapt to the pace of English football in order to push on from his impressive display against Fulham last night.
Feb 4, 06:15
