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Mid-season report: Sunderland
Sports Mole looks back at the first four-and-a-half months of what has been a troubled season for Sunderland.
Jan 1, 00:53
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Sunderland players banned from Paolo Di Canio talk
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan reveals that the club have told the players not to discuss their former manager Paolo Di Canio.
Oct 9, 00:32
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Gus Poyet: 'Kevin Ball is important for Sunderland'
New Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says that former caretaker manager Kevin Ball will continue to play an important role at the club.
Oct 8, 19:11
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Michael Gray: 'Let's get behind new Sunderland leader Gus Poyet'
Michael Gray calls on Sunderland fans to give new head coach Gus Poyet their support.
Oct 8, 09:38
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Sunderland chairman Ellis Short thanks Kevin Ball
Ellis Short thanks Kevin Ball for his commitment during his temporary stint as Sunderland boss.
Oct 8, 09:21
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Sunderland's Ellis Short: 'Gus Poyet is right man to take us forward'
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short believes that new head coach Gus Poyet's "passion" will help move the club forward.
Oct 8, 09:06
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Gus Poyet confirmed as Sunderland head coach
Sunderland confirm that Gus Poyet has been appointed as their new head coach.
Oct 8, 08:01
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Sunderland nearing Gus Poyet appointment?
Sunderland are reportedly closing in on appointing Gus Poyet as their new manager.
Oct 7, 11:07
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kevin Ball: 'We missed too many chances'
Kevin Ball says that Sunderland missed chances to further their one-goal lead over Manchester United before half time at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 5, 21:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-2 Manchester United
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Manchester United's 2-1 win over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Oct 5, 19:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney starts at Sunderland
Wayne Rooney recovers from a shin injury and is included in Manchester United's starting XI for this evening's Premier League clash at Sunderland.
Oct 5, 16:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short looking for long-term replacement
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short says he is looking for a manager with a long-term vision for the club.
Oct 5, 15:45
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kevin Ball: 'I'll treat Sunderland players like men'
Sunderland caretaker boss Kevin Ball challenges his players to take responsibility for their own actions under his management.
Oct 5, 01:33
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Kevin Ball backs David Moyes
Kevin Ball believes that David Moyes will be a success at Old Trafford, despite his slow start.
Oct 4, 14:42
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Interim Sunderland boss Kevin Ball set for further talks with club
Interim Sunderland manager Kevin Ball is set for future talks with the club's board after Saturday's game with Manchester United.
Oct 3, 19:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's trip to Sunderland.
Oct 3, 15:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John O'Shea: 'Sunderland need points, not moral victories'
John O'Shea insists that Sunderland need to start picking up points following their dismal start to the season.
Oct 3, 10:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs wary of Sunderland
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs admits that Sunderland will pose a tough challenge for his side on Saturday.
Oct 3, 07:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paolo Di Canio denies player revolt
Former Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio insists that he did not fall out with the players at the Stadium of Light.
Oct 1, 16:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jack Colback tips Kevin Ball for Sunderland post
Jack Colback says that he would be in favour of Kevin Ball becoming the permanent manager at Sunderland.
Oct 1, 08:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Carlos Cuellar: 'Paolo Di Canio left Sunderland fractured'
Sunderland defender Carlos Cuellar shares his belief that Paolo Di Canio's leadership "fractured" the dressing room.
Oct 1, 04:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kevin Ball to remain in charge of Sunderland this weekend
Sunderland confirm that Kevin Ball will remain in charge of the team this weekend for their Premier League fixture against Manchester United.
Sep 30, 15:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John O'Shea hopeful Kevin Ball will continue
Sunderland defender John O'Shea wants interim head coach Kevin Ball to continue in his role despite his side's defeat to Liverpool.
Sep 30, 02:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Liverpool
Sports Mole pores over a Liverpool win at Sunderland inspired by Daniel Sturridge and the returning Luis Suarez.
Sep 29, 19:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kevin Ball pleased with Sunderland's second-half reaction
Sunderland caretaker-manager Kevin Ball says that he is pleased with the reaction of his side in the second half of their Premier League match against Liverpool.
Sep 29, 18:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Luis Suarez double sends Liverpool second
Luis Suarez scores twice on his Premier League return as Liverpool pile more misery on managerless Sunderland by winning 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 29, 17:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Daniel Sturridge steals Luis Suarez controversy as Liverpool dominate
Daniel Sturridge scores a controversial opener before Luis Suarez marks his Premier League return with a goal as Liverpool earn a 2-0 lead against Sunderland.
Sep 29, 16:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Luis Suarez makes Premier League return at Sunderland
Liverpool forward Luis Suarez is handed his first Premier League start in five months in this afternoon's trip to Sunderland.
Sep 29, 15:27
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-3 Liverpool - as it happened
Read how Luis Suarez returned with a bang for Liverpool as they saw off managerless Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.
Sep 29, 15:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Senior Sunderland players want British manager
Sunderland's senior players reportedly favour the appointment of an British manager.
Sep 29, 11:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jordan Henderson: 'Give Kevin Ball Sunderland job'
Former Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson, now at Liverpool, believes that caretaker-manager Kevin Ball should be given the Black Cats job on a full-time basis.
Sep 29, 10:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kevin Ball: 'I won't tolerate poor discipline'
Sunderland caretaker-manager Kevin Ball says that he does not expect the club's discipline to slip following the departure of Paolo Di Canio.
Sep 28, 14:29
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Kevin Ball: 'Emanuele Giaccherini will play number 10'
Sunderland caretaker manager Kevin Ball hints that winger Emanuele Giaccherini will continue to be used in a more central position when they face Liverpool this weekend.
Sep 27, 23:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Redknapp: 'Paolo Di Canio sacked because he was a "perfectionist"
QPR boss Harry Redknapp feels that Paolo Di Canio's failed tenure at Sunderland could have been down to the Black Cats players not adhering to his 'perfect' standards.
Sep 27, 19:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Sunderland vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole looks ahead to managerless Sunderland's Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.
Sep 27, 17:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland delay appointment of new boss until next week?
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short is reportedly prepared to wait until the middle of next week to appoint a new manager.
Sep 27, 09:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Secret Footballer: 'Booze problem at Sunderland'
The Secret Footballer lifts the lid on the alleged "drinking culture" among the Sunderland players.
Sep 25, 16:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Fantasy football advice: Week six
Sports Mole selects the best and worst picks for fantasy football managers ahead of this weekend's Premier League action.
Sep 25, 13:02
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Kevin Ball 'wants to be considered' for Sunderland post
Sunderland caretaker manager Kevin Ball admits an interest in taking up the position permanently after guiding the Black Cats to League Cup success over Peterborough.
Sep 25, 01:10
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Sunderland through after Peterborough United win
Emanuele Giacherini and Valentin Roberge score as Sunderland progress to the fourth round of the League Cup.
Sep 24, 21:48
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144


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