Sunderland AFC

The joyful scenes of thousands of Sunderland fans taking over Covent Garden went around the world on the eve of the League Cup final four years ago.

Regular readers of this column, if there is such a thing, will know that from time to time I discuss the difficulties I’ve faced in my retirement from football.

Sunderland host Sheffield Wednesday tonight in the Carabao Cup - but the build-up continues to be dominated by transfer talk.

Jos Luhukay's Wednesday travel to the Stadium of Light tonight for the Carbao Cup tie, but what can Sunderland fans expect from the visiting team?

Jack Ross will have to be ‘creative’ with his attacking options against Sheffield Wednesday after hopes of landing another striker didn’t materialise.

Early on, at least, the decision to put Sunderland’s pitch back to its usual dimensions looked like it might be a case of overconfidence.

Sunderland are still looking to add another striker to their squad, with Jack Ross considering his options for the Sheff Wed cup clash.

Jack Ross will have the same squad to choose from for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Jack Ross is pleased Sunderland’s new-look squad is buying into his methods but says there is still room for improvement ahead of a home double-header.

Sunderland have declined Lee Cattermole's proposed move to Bordeaux, according to a French journalist.

Sunderland generated the lowest average matchday income per fan during the 2016/17 Premier League season - the club's last campaign in the top-flight.

Jack Ross expects Sunderland to address Josh Maja’s future once the loan window shuts, and has backed the youngster to be a key player even if another striker arrives.

Jack Ross is hoping to land a new striker before Thursday's Carabao Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday.

Jack Ross is hoping for an answer on a striker target soon, but admits that the search for extra firepower is complicated.

Dylan McGeouch will miss the Carabao Cup clash against Sheffield Wednesday on Thursday night, but manager Jack Ross has no concerns over his long-term fitness.