Sunderland Echo James Copley https://www.sunderlandecho.com/author/james-copley/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Sunderland Echo James Copley and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:15:09 GMT 2026-11-08T12:15:09Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA['He's a good man' – Robin Roefs makes damning Sunderland admission and sends clear Régis Le Bris message]]> https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/hes-a-good-man-robin-roefs-makes-damning-sunderland-admission-and-sends-clear-regis-le-bris-message-9337405 Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs has admitted the team has lost its identity but insists the players remain firmly behind Régis Le Bris

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:10:55 GMT 9337405 Getty Images 2026-11-08T12:10:55+00:00 <![CDATA[Trai Hume addresses Granit Xhaka transfer speculation and Sunderland dressing room concerns amid fan frustration]]> https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/trai-hume-addresses-granit-xhaka-transfer-speculation-and-sunderland-dressing-room-concerns-amid-fan-frustration-9333803 Trai Hume has addressed Granit Xhaka’s Chelsea links and accepted fans’ frustrations after Sunderland’s Dinamo defeat

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:00:44 GMT 9333803 Getty Images 2026-11-08T07:00:44+00:00 <![CDATA[Coventry City fan’s unexpected gift leaves Bradley Lowery Foundation ‘speechless’ after Sunderland incident ]]> https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/coventry-city-fans-unexpected-gift-leaves-bradley-lowery-foundation-speechless-after-sunderland-incident-9337035 An anonymous Coventry supporter has donated a treasured medal and handwritten letter to the Bradley Lowery Foundation

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