Sunderland's fall and fall a long time coming Ellis Short bought into a dream when he was persuaded to take an interest in Sunderland Football Club. Nine years on, he finds himself trapped in a living nightmare. Soccer • 21 Apr 18
Sunderland's fall and fall a long time coming Ellis Short bought into a dream when he was persuaded to take an interest in Sunderland Football Club. Nine years on, he finds himself trapped in a living nightmare. Soccer • 21 Apr 18
Championship wrap: Cardiff keep up promotion push Cardiff left it late but kept themselves on course for a Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion place with a 2-0 win at Norwich. Soccer • 14 Apr 18
Championship wrap: Cardiff keep up promotion push Cardiff left it late but kept themselves on course for a Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion place with a 2-0 win at Norwich. Soccer • 14 Apr 18
Darron Gibson leaves Sunderland Darron Gibson has left Sunderland by mutual consent, having initially been suspended by the club after he was charged with drink driving, the Championship side have announced. Soccer • 31 Mar 18
Darron Gibson leaves Sunderland Darron Gibson has left Sunderland by mutual consent, having initially been suspended by the club after he was charged with drink driving, the Championship side have announced. Soccer • 31 Mar 18
'I still feel good' - O'Shea not ready to hang up boots John O'Shea admitted he'll have to discuss his Sunderland future at the end of this campaign - but the 36-year-old Waterford man crushed any suggestion he's ready to hang up his boots. Soccer • 29 Mar 18
'I still feel good' - O'Shea not ready to hang up boots John O'Shea admitted he'll have to discuss his Sunderland future at the end of this campaign - but the 36-year-old Waterford man crushed any suggestion he's ready to hang up his boots. Soccer • 29 Mar 18
Quinn insists he has no designs on Sunderland Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has denied reports that he is part of a consortium in talks over a possible takeover of the club. Soccer • 28 Mar 18
Quinn insists he has no designs on Sunderland Former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has denied reports that he is part of a consortium in talks over a possible takeover of the club. Soccer • 28 Mar 18
Sunderland suspend Gibson after drink-driving charge Sunderland have suspended Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson with immediate effect after he was charged with drink driving. Soccer • 18 Mar 18
Sunderland suspend Gibson after drink-driving charge Sunderland have suspended Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson with immediate effect after he was charged with drink driving. Soccer • 18 Mar 18
Sunderland to remember Liam Miller Sunderland will pay tribute to former midfielder Liam Miller before their Sky Bet Championship match against Brentford on Saturday. Soccer • 15 Feb 18
Sunderland to remember Liam Miller Sunderland will pay tribute to former midfielder Liam Miller before their Sky Bet Championship match against Brentford on Saturday. Soccer • 15 Feb 18
'Bristanbul' - McGeady shines in Sunderland rescue act Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady rose from the bench to help Sunderland complete an amazing recovery from 3-0 down at Bristol City on Saturday afternoon. Soccer • 10 Feb 18
'Bristanbul' - McGeady shines in Sunderland rescue act Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady rose from the bench to help Sunderland complete an amazing recovery from 3-0 down at Bristol City on Saturday afternoon. Soccer • 10 Feb 18
Former Ireland international Liam Miller passes away Former Republic of Ireland, Celtic and Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller has passed away at the age of 36. Soccer • 10 Feb 18
Former Ireland international Liam Miller passes away Former Republic of Ireland, Celtic and Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller has passed away at the age of 36. Soccer • 10 Feb 18
'Boro take local bragging rights as Sunderland exit cup Rudy Gestede and Martin Braithwaite scored in the first half as Middlesbrough dumped dismal north-east rivals Sunderland out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win at the Riverside Stadium. Soccer • 06 Jan 18
'Boro take local bragging rights as Sunderland exit cup Rudy Gestede and Martin Braithwaite scored in the first half as Middlesbrough dumped dismal north-east rivals Sunderland out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win at the Riverside Stadium. Soccer • 06 Jan 18
Darron Gibson facing lengthy spell on sidelines Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson is facing up to 10 weeks on the sidelines as he waits to discover whether he will need groin surgery. Soccer • 04 Jan 18
Darron Gibson facing lengthy spell on sidelines Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson is facing up to 10 weeks on the sidelines as he waits to discover whether he will need groin surgery. Soccer • 04 Jan 18
Wales want an ABE manager - anything but English The Football Association of Wales are still searching for a new national team manager, but insist that whoever gets the job, they won't be English. Soccer • 05 Dec 17
Wales want an ABE manager - anything but English The Football Association of Wales are still searching for a new national team manager, but insist that whoever gets the job, they won't be English. Soccer • 05 Dec 17
Sunderland confirm Coleman as new boss Chris Coleman has been confirmed as the new Sunderland manager on a two-and-half year deal. Soccer • 19 Nov 17
Sunderland confirm Coleman as new boss Chris Coleman has been confirmed as the new Sunderland manager on a two-and-half year deal. Soccer • 19 Nov 17
Sunderland set to name Chris Coleman as new manager Chris Coleman has stepped down as Wales manager to take over at Championship side Sunderland. Soccer • 18 Nov 17
Sunderland set to name Chris Coleman as new manager Chris Coleman has stepped down as Wales manager to take over at Championship side Sunderland. Soccer • 18 Nov 17
Grayson defends McGeady over passionate celebration Sunderland manager Simon Grayson felt Aiden McGeady was justified in celebrating his equaliser in the 2-2 draw at Preston in front of the home fans. Soccer • 30 Sep 17
Grayson defends McGeady over passionate celebration Sunderland manager Simon Grayson felt Aiden McGeady was justified in celebrating his equaliser in the 2-2 draw at Preston in front of the home fans. Soccer • 30 Sep 17
Sunderland to punish Gibson for rant against team-mates Sunderland have started an internal disciplinary process against Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson after he was videoed in a bar criticising team-mates. Soccer • 31 Jul 17
Sunderland to punish Gibson for rant against team-mates Sunderland have started an internal disciplinary process against Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson after he was videoed in a bar criticising team-mates. Soccer • 31 Jul 17
Aiden McGeady signs for Sunderland on a three-year deal Sunderland have completed the signing of Irish international Aiden McGeady on a three year deal from Everton. Soccer • 13 Jul 17
Aiden McGeady signs for Sunderland on a three-year deal Sunderland have completed the signing of Irish international Aiden McGeady on a three year deal from Everton. Soccer • 13 Jul 17
Young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery passes away Bradley Lowery, the football mascot whose beaming smile touched thousands of people around the world, has died after a battle with a rare cancer, his family said. Soccer • 07 Jul 17
Young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery passes away Bradley Lowery, the football mascot whose beaming smile touched thousands of people around the world, has died after a battle with a rare cancer, his family said. Soccer • 07 Jul 17
Defoe joins Bournemouth on three-year deal Jermain Defoe has completed a move to Bournemouth on a three-year deal. Soccer • 29 Jun 17
Defoe joins Bournemouth on three-year deal Jermain Defoe has completed a move to Bournemouth on a three-year deal. Soccer • 29 Jun 17
Simon Grayson in talks to take over at Sunderland The Irish contingent at Preston North End may be facing life under a new boss after the Lilywhites granted Simon Grayson permission to talk to Sunderland. Soccer • 29 Jun 17
Simon Grayson in talks to take over at Sunderland The Irish contingent at Preston North End may be facing life under a new boss after the Lilywhites granted Simon Grayson permission to talk to Sunderland. Soccer • 29 Jun 17
Everton to break transfer record for keeper Pickford Everton have agreed a fee with Sunderland for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, which could eventually rise to £30m. Soccer • 13 Jun 17
Everton to break transfer record for keeper Pickford Everton have agreed a fee with Sunderland for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, which could eventually rise to £30m. Soccer • 13 Jun 17
John O'Shea's Sunderland future up in the air John O'Shea is among a number of senior players not included on Sunderland's retained list in the wake of relegation. Soccer • 09 Jun 17
John O'Shea's Sunderland future up in the air John O'Shea is among a number of senior players not included on Sunderland's retained list in the wake of relegation. Soccer • 09 Jun 17
Moyes hit with £30,000 fine for 'slap' remark Former Sunderland manager David Moyes has been fined £30,000 for his "slap" comment towards a female journalist in March. Soccer • 09 Jun 17
Moyes hit with £30,000 fine for 'slap' remark Former Sunderland manager David Moyes has been fined £30,000 for his "slap" comment towards a female journalist in March. Soccer • 09 Jun 17
Concerns over big payouts on John Terry substitution Concern has been expressed after a bookmaker paid out thousands of euro to three punters who wagered on the specific time of Chelsea captain John Terry's first-half substitution against Sunderland at 100-1. Soccer • 22 May 17
Concerns over big payouts on John Terry substitution Concern has been expressed after a bookmaker paid out thousands of euro to three punters who wagered on the specific time of Chelsea captain John Terry's first-half substitution against Sunderland at 100-1. Soccer • 22 May 17
Moyes resigns from relegated Sunderland David Moyes has resigned as manager of Sunderland following the club's relegation from the Premier League. Soccer • 22 May 17
Moyes resigns from relegated Sunderland David Moyes has resigned as manager of Sunderland following the club's relegation from the Premier League. Soccer • 22 May 17