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Phil Bardsley Backs Sunderland Survival and European Progress

Phil Bardsley Backs Sunderland Survival and European Progress

Can Sunderland balance Premier League survival with a European adventure? Phil Bardsley believes they can - but warns it could be one of the club’s toughest seasons in years.
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Sunderland Are Keeping Their Head While Everyone Else Loses Theirs

Sunderland Are Keeping Their Head While Everyone Else Loses Theirs

With Premier League rivals ripping up their squads and spending big, should Sunderland really be worried about a quiet transfer window - or could continuity be our biggest advantage?
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On This Day (18th Aug 1953): Ray Daniel — From Difficult Debut to Roker Park Favourite

On This Day (18th Aug 1953): Ray Daniel — From Difficult Debut to Roker Park Favourite

After a nightmare first outing, Ray Daniel became one of Sunderland’s most entertaining and accomplished defenders. But what made the Welshman such a character?
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Newcastle Handed £60 Million ‘Bargain’ Opportunity After Brighton’s Decision

Newcastle Handed £60 Million ‘Bargain’ Opportunity After Brighton’s Decision

Newcastle United has spent the final weeks of the transfer window exploring several ways to rebuild a midfield stripped of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, with Matthias Jaissle still lacking a veteran and established player in the middle of the pitch. One of the more ambitious names linked to the club entered Newcastle’s radar lately […]
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On This Day (20 August 1991) Owers Targets Goals As Sunderland Make Oakwell Trip

On This Day (20 August 1991) Owers Targets Goals As Sunderland Make Oakwell Trip

And it didn’t take long for the young midfielder to trouble the scoresheet!
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Bayern Munich News: Kim Min-jae not likely to consider Manchester United interest; Endrick out at Real Madrid?; and MORE!

Bayern Munich News: Kim Min-jae not likely to consider Manchester United interest; Endrick out at Real Madrid?; and MORE!

The big FC Bayern defender is staying put.