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On This Day (17th Aug 1976): Beard-Gate — When Roy Greenwood Fell Foul of Bob Stokoe

On This Day (17th Aug 1976): Beard-Gate — When Roy Greenwood Fell Foul of Bob Stokoe

Roy Greenwood had only been at Sunderland for seven months, but his refusal to shave his beard was enough to keep him out of the club’s official team photo.

On This Day (18th Aug 2001): Sunderland Start in Style vs Ipswich – But It Was a False Dawn

On This Day (18th Aug 2001): Sunderland Start in Style vs Ipswich – But It Was a False Dawn

Kevin Phillips struck from the spot as Sunderland began the 2001/02 campaign with victory over Ipswich - but could Peter Reid’s side build on it?

26/27 Pre-Season Predictions: Potential League Positions And Away Day Excitement

26/27 Pre-Season Predictions: Potential League Positions And Away Day Excitement

Where in the table can we aim to finish, and which road trips are our writers most looking forward to?

Sunderland Are Ready for the Premier League – So What Comes Next?

Sunderland Are Ready for the Premier League – So What Comes Next?

After a summer of World Cup drama, a quiet transfer window and two impressive French wins, are Sunderland better prepared than ever for another Premier League adventure?

Fan Letters: Who Is Next On Ghisolfi’s Transfer Wishlist?

Fan Letters: Who Is Next On Ghisolfi’s Transfer Wishlist?

With Sunderland still looking to strengthen, could Geny Catamo and Amine Gouiri provide the attacking variety needed for a demanding season in the Premier League and Europe?

Why Sunderland Can Go One Better Again This Season

Why Sunderland Can Go One Better Again This Season

After finishing seventh against all the odds last season, can a more settled Sunderland squad go again - and make Europe part of the club’s new normal?

What Next For Abdoullah Ba, The Last Of Sunderland’s ‘Teens In Jeans’?

What Next For Abdoullah Ba, The Last Of Sunderland’s ‘Teens In Jeans’?

Ba’s future is very much up in the air at the moment. Let’s hope he can make a move that suits him.

On This Day (16 August 1975): Longhorn Lets Rip Against New Rivals

On This Day (16 August 1975): Longhorn Lets Rip Against New Rivals

New season optimism abound, Sunderland had to build on the good vibes against the London visitors.

Talking Points: Sunderland Wrap Up Pre-Season With A 2-1 Win Over Stade Rennais

Talking Points: Sunderland Wrap Up Pre-Season With A 2-1 Win Over Stade Rennais

Dean McDonald looks at the main stories as the Lads continued to tune up for their league opener at Ipswich.

Matchday Musings: The Lads End Pre-Season With A Win

Matchday Musings: The Lads End Pre-Season With A Win

Sunderland’s performance against Stade Rennais gave us a strong hint of what we can expect from Régis Le Bris and his side going into the new season.

Can’t Live If Living Is Without You, Nilson!

Can’t Live If Living Is Without You, Nilson!

Angulo’s physical presence may prove a useful attribute, if we draw some cloggers in the Europa League group stages.

2 Up, 2 Down: Sunderland Ease Past Rennes Thanks To Brobbey And Hume

2 Up, 2 Down: Sunderland Ease Past Rennes Thanks To Brobbey And Hume

Our writers react to the Lads’ 2-1 home victory over the Ligue 1 visitors. Another good run out.