John O'Shea: 'Composure will be key in run-in'
Sunderland defender John O'Shea admits that he and his teammates will have to composed when they play Norwich City later today.
Mar 17, 03:22
John O'Shea: "We have to front up now"
Sunderland defender John O'Shea warns his teammates that they must "front up" quickly or risk getting drawn into a relegation battle.
Mar 10, 14:12
John O'Shea wants more consistency from Sunderland
John O'Shea calls upon Sunderland to improve their results during their remaining 11 Premier League fixtures.
Feb 27, 12:05
Romelu Lukaku brace downs Sunderland
Romelu Lukaku scores twice as West Brom climb to seventh in the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-1 win over Sunderland at The Hawthorns.
Feb 23, 17:05
Half-Time Report: Romelu Lukaku penalty puts West Bromwich Albion ahead
Romelu Lukaku gives West Brom a 1-0 lead over Sunderland at The Hawthorns after a first half in which referee Roger East was the central figure.
Feb 23, 15:48
Giovanni Trapattoni hails Republic of Ireland youngsters
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni praises his young side following their 2-0 win over Poland.
Feb 6, 23:11
Jimmy Kebe double downs Sunderland
Jimmy Kebe scores a brace to earn improving Reading a 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Madejski Stadium.
Feb 2, 17:03
Half-Time Report: Craig Gardner penalty pegs back Reading
A Craig Gardner penalty cancels out an early Jimmy Kebe strike as Sunderland and Reading enter the break level at the Madejski Stadium.
Feb 2, 15:54
Steven Fletcher scores twice in Sunderland victory
Steven Fletcher scores twice as Sunderland record a 3-2 victory over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
Jan 19, 16:59
Team News: Steven Fletcher returns for Sunderland
Steven Fletcher returns for Sunderland this afternoon in their Premier League clash with Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
Jan 19, 14:27
Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Saturday'd FA Cup third-round encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland.
Jan 3, 16:04
Team News: Two changes for Liverpool
Liverpool make two changes to their starting lineup for tonight's Premier League encounter with Sunderland at Anfield.
Jan 2, 18:51
Preview: Liverpool vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's first trip of 2013 to Liverpool on Wednesday.
Dec 31, 16:07
Sebastian Larsson bemoans errors
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson feels that his team should have defended better against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Dec 30, 13:24
Martin O'Neill commends Sunderland effort
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill praises the effort of his players after their 2-1 loss to Tottenham at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 29, 18:00
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Spurs at the Stadium of Light, where the visitors came from behind to claim victory.
Dec 29, 15:20
Half-Time Report: John O'Shea puts Sunderland ahead against Tottenham Hotspur
John O'Shea snatches a lead against the run of play for Sunderland at home to a shell-shocked Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 29, 13:35
Team News: Jan Vertonghen, William Gallas dropped
Spurs swap Jan Vertonghen and William Gallas for Steven Caulker and Michael Dawson for this afternoon's match against Sunderland.
Dec 29, 12:09
Carlos Cuellar honoured to captain Sunderland
Carlos Cuellar says that he felt honoured to wear the captain's armband during Sunderland's 1-0 win over Manchester City on Boxing Day.
Dec 28, 03:16
Team News: Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez start for Manchester City
Manchester City start with Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez in attack against Sunderland.
Dec 26, 14:24
John O'Shea: 'Let's win for the fans'
Sunderland defender John O'Shea is hoping that the team can pick up positive results over Christmas for the supporters.
Dec 24, 19:21
Manchester United move six points clear
A 3-1 victory over Sunderland moves Manchester United six points clear of rivals Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 15, 16:50
Half-Time Report: Manchester United in control against Sunderland
First-half goals from Robin van Persie and Tom Cleverley give Manchester United the advantage of Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Dec 15, 15:47
John O'Shea wants Sunderland focus
Sunderland defender John O'Shea wants his side to stay focused ahead of Tuesday's vital Premier League clash with Reading.
Dec 10, 00:03
Preview: Sunderland vs. Reading
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League meeting between Sunderland and Reading at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 9, 20:02
Team News: Steven Fletcher missing for Sunderland
Sunderland are without top scorer Steven Fletcher for the visit of Chelsea to the Stadium of Light, while Frank Lampard returns to the Blues bench after a calf injury.
Dec 8, 14:20
Martin O'Neill optimistic over John O'Shea return
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that John O'Shea is recovering quicker than expected from a calf injury suffered two weeks ago.
Dec 5, 20:51
Team News: Harry Redknapp names first QPR starting lineup
Harry Redknapp makes three changes for his first encounter as manager of Queens Park Rangers.
Nov 27, 19:07
Sunderland duo facing lengthy absences
Sunderland duo Lee Cattermole and John O'Shea are expected to spend lengthy spells on the sidelines through injury.
Nov 26, 01:37
Match Analysis: Sunderland 2-4 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole reviews West Bromwich Albion's 4-2 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 24, 15:03
Match Analysis: Fulham 1-3 Sunderland
Sports Mole casts an eye over Sunderland's 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Nov 18, 18:14
John O'Shea: 'We should have scored'
John O'Shea says that Ireland should have already been ahead when Greece scored the only goal in their game in Dublin this evening.
Nov 14, 22:01
Ireland lack finishing touch against Greece
Ireland slip to defeat against Greece, despite a strong second-half display.
Nov 14, 21:42
Half-Time Report: Jose Holebas gives Greece 1-0 lead over Ireland
Greece lead Ireland 1-0 at half-time thanks to a Jose Holebas strike in the 29th minute.
Nov 14, 20:36
Preview: Everton vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park.
Nov 8, 15:19
Sunderland's John O'Shea urges teammates to improve quickly
John O'Shea urges his Sunderland teammates to improve quickly following their disappointing League Cup defeat to Middlesbrough yesterday.
Oct 31, 11:24
Middlesbrough knock out Sunderland in Wear-Tees derby
Scott McDonald's goal in the 39th minute is enough for Middlesbrough to edge out North East rivals Sunderland in the Capital One Cup.
Oct 30, 21:40
In Pictures: Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle United
Pictures from Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 21, 16:03
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle United
Sports Mole casts an eye over Sunderland's late 1-1 draw with local rivals Newcastle United.
Oct 21, 15:34
Sunderland's John O'Shea: 'Steven Fletcher one of best strikers I've played with'
Sunderland defender John O'Shea believes that teammate Steven Fletcher is as good as his former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney.
Oct 16, 11:44
