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Gardner has no issue with Sunderland boss O’Neill despite Villa sale
CRAIG GARDNER holds no grudges against Martin O’Neill for selling him while manager of Aston Villa.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Gary Rowell on van Persie, Cattermole and West Brom
WHEN the end of the season arrives and the time comes along to hand out the awards, Robin van Persie will be right up there with contenders for Player of the Year.
Gary Rowell: Quinn exit is a blow to Sunderland
I WAS shocked and a bit disappointed by the news this week that Niall Quinn had left Sunderland for good.
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Sunderland’s Sessegnon called up by Benin ahead of Newcastle derby
STEPHANE Sessegnon faces a return trip to Africa just days before next week’s Tyne-Wear derby.
22 commentsWest Brom’s Scharner to miss Sunderland clash
WEST BROM midfielder Paul Scharner is expected to miss Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland after failing to recover from a rib injury.
Sunderland maintain global aim despite Quinn exit
SUNDERLAND’S international ambitions won’t be derailed by the departure of Niall Quinn.
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Al-Ain claim on-loan Sunderland man Gyan wants to stay
AL-AIN coach Cosmin Olaroiu is confident Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan will convert his loan deal into a permanent move during the summer.
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Sunderland man Angeleri continues recovery
SUNDERLAND defender Marcos Angeleri is continuing his recovery from a second knee operation.
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Quinn deserved some fanfare in Sunderland exit
NIALL Quinn’s leaving of the club yesterday could hardly have been in greater contrast to that of his arrival as new Sunderland chairman in 2006.
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Sunderland defender Bramble out for another month
TITUS BRAMBLE faces at least another month on the sidelines as Sunderland attempt to bring a conclusion to the defender’s injury woes.
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Sunderland winger McClean revels in Ireland call-up
MAN-OF-THE-MOMENT James McClean is relishing life in the fast lane after establishing himself as a first-team regular at Sunderland and yesterday breaking into Giovanni Trapattoni’s Republic of Ireland squad for the first time.
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Sunderland keeper Gordon provides competition for Scotland
SCOTLAND boss Craig Levein hopes Craig Gordon will provide a welcome selection dilemma after handing the Sunderland stopper an international return.
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Sunderland 2 Arsenal 0: Chris Young’s verdict
NUMBERS are dwindling in the defiant band of loyalists still subscribing to the “In Arsene We Trust” adage.
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Sunderland’s Richardson buoyed by Arsenal strike
KIERAN Richardson was under no illusions about the magnitude of his goal in helping Sunderland reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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Sunderland winger McClean added to Ireland squad
SUNDERLAND winger James McClean has been added to the Republic of Ireland squad for next week’s friendly with the Czech Republic.
9 commentsEcho Jury: Kieran Kirby reflects on Saturday’s impressive cup success
A FANTASTIC, battling, gutsy and unbelievably well-organised display.
Reid predicts classic between Everton and Sunderland
PETER Reid reckons that the FA Cup quarter-final draw which pits two of his former clubs, Sunderland and Everton against each other, could produce a cup classic.
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Sunderland’s Richardson eyes Wembley return after Arsenal win
KIERAN Richardson is desperate to live the Wembley dream with Sunderland – five years after playing in the opening game at the national stadium.
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O’Neill: Sunderland deserve spot in FA Cup quarter finals
SUNDERLAND went into yesterday’s FA Cup sixth round draw having fully earned their place in the last eight, said Martin O’Neill.
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Arsenal boss Wenger faces questions after Sunderland loss
ARSENE Wenger offered integrity in the face of adversity after watching Arsenal’s season implode at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Sunderland boss O’Neill supports Arsenal’s Wenger
MARTIN O’Neill offered moral support to Arsene Wenger after the Gunners’ hunt for a trophy this season was ended by the Black Cats at the weekend.
Sunderland skipper Cattermole keen to move on from Boro absence
LEE CATTERMOLE is eager to put his Middlesbrough misery behind him by continuing Sunderland’s FA Cup charge.
Sunderland have to face bogey side Everton away in FA Cup quarter-finals
SUNDERLAND will have to travel to Goodison Park to face bogey side Everton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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Sunderland skipper Cattermole: We deserved that!
SUNDERLAND midfielder Lee Cattermole said tonight’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal was just reward for the Black Cats.
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Sunderland sink Arsenal to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
SUNDERLAND’s FA Cup march continues after the Black Cats piled more misery on woeful Arsenal to reach the quarter finals with a comfortable 2-0 victory.
104 commentsGardner’s 10-goal target: Football Echo exclusive
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner believes he can still get 10 goals this season.
Sunderland held in Wear-Tyne youth derby
Sunderland were rocked by Newcastle’s comeback from two goals down as the Magpies rescued a 2-2 FA Premier Academy League draw at the Academy of Light today.
Sunderland’s Jack Colback says David Vaughan and Craig Gardner have helped improve his game
JACK Colback says David Vaughan and Craig Gardner have helped make him a better player by providing extra competition for places in Sunderland’s midfield this season.
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Sunderland’s John O’Shea warns Arsenal may not be pushovers after AC Milan hammering
JOHN O’Shea feels Arsenal’s midweek trip to Milan may not have been quite as tiring as everyone on Wearside is hoping.
Hartlepool United ponder loan move for Sunderland’s Ryan Noble
HARTLEPOOL United are pondering a loan move for Sunderland striker Ryan Noble, who returned this week from a spell at Derby County.
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Sunderland’s James McClean’s continued success amazes and delights boss Martin O’Neill
MARTIN O’Neill says he has been totally taken aback by wing wonder James McClean’s rise to prominence.
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Sunderland midfielder wants revenge against Gunners
CRAIG Gardner says Sunderland will be on a revenge mission tomorrow when Arsenal come to town for the second time in a week.
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Sunderland striker ready to turn tables on Arsenal
FRAIZER Campbell believes Sunderland can go on the front foot when the roles are reversed against Arsenal tomorrow.
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Cup chance for Sunderland skipper
MARTIN O’Neill has welcomed the resumption of competition for places in Sunderland’s ranks after almost two months of threadbare options.
39 commentsSunderland winger Cook extends Carlisle stay
SUNDERLAND winger Jordan Cook has extended his loan spell with League One Carlisle.
Winner of Sunderland/Arsenal FA Cup tie could end up this year’s winners, says Sky Sports’ Charlie Nicholas
WEMBLEY dreams will begin to germinate if Sunderland can advance to the FA Cup quarter finals when they face Arsenal for the second successive Saturday this weekend.
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Sunderland’s Lee Cattermole could be as good as Tottenham and England’s Scott Parker, says Sky Sports’ Charlie Nicholas
LEE Cattermole could develop into a midfielder as influential on the Premier League as Scott Parker.
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Sunderland’s Phil Bardsley admits Stadium of Light pitch is in poor state before Arsenal FA Cup tie
PHIL Bardsley says Sunderland will have to beat their crumbling pitch this weekend, as well as wounded Champions League opponents Arsenal.
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Sunderland’s Craig Gardner is ‘loving it’ on Wearside
CRAIG Gardner says tales of his homesickness have been over-exaggerated.
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Former Sunderland man Lee Clark sacked by Huddersfield Town
FORMER Sunderland midfielder Lee Clark has been sacked by Huddersfield Town.
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Sessegnon hails Sunderland fans
STEPHANE Sessegnon insists Sunderland supporters have helped him settle on Wearside.
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Sunderland’s Ryan Noble returns after loan spell at Derby County
RYAN Noble has returned to the Stadium of Light after the end of his month-long loan with Derby County, writes Chris Young.
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Sessegnon praise for Sunderland duo Colback and Gardner
STEPHANE Sessegnon has praised the impact of double act Jack Colback and Craig Gardner in making light of Sunderland’s injury-hit midfield.
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Sunderland defender Egan benefits from Crystal Palace loan
JOHN Egan believes he has reaped the rewards of a loan spell at such a high level after returning from a month with Championship outfit Crystal Palace.
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THE PURPOSE of Martin O’Neill’s decision to send a raft of rookies to the Football League on loan has been to give them a taste of “real” football.
Sunderland striker Noble returns after Derby loan
RYAN Noble has returned to the Stadium of Light after the end of his month-long loan with Derby County.
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Sunderland coach Bertschin applauds Liverpool draw
KEITH Bertschin branded Sunderland’s 3-3 draw with Liverpool a “great advert for reserve team football” as the Black Cats hung on to extend their unbeaten run to nine games.
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O’Shea praise for Sunderland team-mate McClean after Arsenal goal
JOHN O’Shea has hailed the continued impact of James McClean on Sunderland’s fortunes.
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Gary Rowell: Sunderland face most important game of season against Arsenal
THERE’S an argument to be made that Sunderland’s game against Arsenal this Saturday is the Wearsiders’ most important of the season so far.
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