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Black Cats

Luke O’Nien playing for Sunderland against Luton Town. Picture by FRANK REID.

O'Nien reveals aims for rest of the season after recent performances Joe Nicholson

Ex-SAFC forward wants Black Cats youngsters to learn from his mistakes Mark Carruthers

Ethan Kachosa playing for Sunderland in the Papa John's Trophy.

SAFC make loan decisions on five academy players Joe Nicholson

Sunderland-born Billy Hardy is a former bantamweight and featherweight boxing champion. Unfortunately, Hardy never captured a world title but did fight all-time great Prince Naseem Hamed in a high-profile bout.

The 33 famous faces who support Sunderland AFC James Copley

Denis Cirkin playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

SAFC injury boost as defender is spotted during training session Joe Nicholson

Academy of Light

Highly-rated SAFC teenager earns England youth call-up Joe Nicholson

Gavin McCann was capped for England whilst playing for Sunderland under Peter Reid.

Latest Sunderland AFC News Sunderland AFC's best-ever midfielders - according to fans James Copley

Carl Winchester playing for Sunderland. Picture by Frank Reid

SAFC's full 32-man squad assessed - with eight players likely to leave Joe Nicholson

Luke O’Nien playing for Sunderland against Luton Town. Picture by FRANK REID.

O'Nien reveals verdict on recent refereeing decisions Joe Nicholson

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton & Hove Albion reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Stoke City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Bet365 Stadium on February 28, 2023 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Sunderland 'target' drops massive transfer hint James Copley

Anthony Patterson

Southgate hands Anthony Patterson international boost with recent comments James Copley

Sunderland ‘join transfer scramble’ amid Tony Mowbray admission Jamie Kemble

Gatsby photos to trigger your memories. Have a look.

Great retro photos from Gatsby Chris Cordner

Daniel Ballard playing for Sunderland against Sheffield United. Picture by FRANK REID

Ballard on heavy Stoke defeat and the improvements since Joe Nicholson

Jermain Defoe's first stint at the Stadium of Light was nothing short of phenomenal and he ranks highly in many Sunderland fans' list of seven best strikers

These are Sunderland fans' favourite ever strikers James Copley

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Latest Sunderland AFC News Mowbray's challenge for SAFC players - and what they 'must address' this week Phil Smith

Trai Hume playing for Sunderland against Norwich City. Picture by FRANK REID

Hume discusses right-back spot and SAFC's reaction at Norwich Joe Nicholson

A County Durham household shows its support ahead of the cup final. Photograph: Julian Germain

SAFC's Foundation of Light and University of Sunderland launch FA Cup exhibition Neil Fatkin

Sunderland Women celebrate. Picture by Kasey Taylor.

Sunderland Women boost third successive season of Championship football hopes Chris Fryatt

Norwich vs Sunderland injury news as seven ruled out and one doubt Jamie Kemble

Wikipedia challenge

Sunderland Wikipedia Challenge Joe Nicholson

Where Sunderland rank among Championship’s dirtiest teams - gallery Jamie Kemble

Carrow Road Stadium. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Sunday's weather forecast as snow hits UK ahead Norwich fixture Joe Nicholson

This is what Sunderland's summer transfer window will look like - according to Football Manager 2023 (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)

Sunderland’s intriguing summer transfer window - according to Football Manager Joe Buck

Wes Brown

Wes Brown details what Black Cats must do in 'horrible' Championship James Copley

Leeds United's Elland Road Stadium. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

SAFC's U21s fixture at Leeds is rescheduled Joe Nicholson

Dan Ballard

Dan Ballard's in-person gesture to Black Cats fan that supporters will love James Copley

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - NOVEMBER 16: Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill greets his Dutch counterpart Ronald Koeman prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Northern Ireland and The Netherlands at Windsor Park on November 16, 2019 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill excited by Sunderland duo James Copley

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Norwich City manager David Wagner before the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Norwich City at The Den on March 4, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

'I don’t care' - Wagner makes Sunderland admission after Stoke drubbing James Copley

This is how Sunderland's away attendance this season compares with the rest of the Championship

Latest Sunderland AFC News Sunderland's stunning away following compared to their Championship rivals Joe Buck

The Stadium of Light by Chris Fryatt.

Sunderland announce departure of young midfielder to non-league on loan James Copley

Abdoullah Ba playing for Sunderland.

January signings impress for U21s against Stoke Joe Nicholson

Sunderland players celebrate after scoring against Bristol City.

SAFC’s revealing minutes played figures this season Joe Nicholson

Norwich City boss David Wagner. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

What Norwich boss David Wagner is expecting against SAFC Joe Nicholson

NORWICH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Dean Smith, Manager of Norwich City acknowledges the fans prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Southampton at Carrow Road on November 20, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Latest Sunderland AFC News Ex-Sunderland starlet labelled 'one for the future' by former manager James Copley

Sunderland Women in action. Picture by Kasey Taylor/Sunderland AFC.

Sunderland Women fall to defeat away to Lewes Women Chris Fryatt

Danny Batth in action for Sunderland. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sunderland's play-off hopes hanging by a thread Finlay Anderson, SAFC fan

Michael Carrick

Celtic and Rangers eye 15-y/o starlet as Middlesbrough man's future 'revealed' James Copley

STEVENAGE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Timothy Eyoma of Tottenham Hotspur battles for the ball with Andrew Nelson of Sunderland during the Premier League Two match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at The Lamex Stadium on December 19, 2017 in Stevenage, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland youth teamer signs deal with non-league club after injury comeback James Copley

Stoke City boss Alex Neil

Alex Neil explains the key to his side's emphatic win over Sunderland Phil Smith

Burnley's Turf Moor Stadium. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Two more SAFC fixtures moved for TV coverage Joe Nicholson

Max Thompson playing for Sunderland Under-21s.

Young SAFC striker suffers another injury setback Joe Nicholson

Aji Alese during Sunderland's pre-match warm-up at Stoke City. Picture by FRANK REID

Why Aji Alese is looking forward to facing Stoke Joe Nicholson

17 famous Sunderland supporters ranked by net worth (Picture by Frank Reid)

17 famous Sunderland supporters ranked by net worth Joe Buck

Danny Batth and Alex Pritchard playing for Sunderland.

What SAFC's starting XI and bench could look like next season Joe Nicholson

Sunderland winger Lynden Gooch

The current state of play with injuries and how Tony Mowbray's options look Phil Smith

Chris Rigg playing for Sunderland.

International success for SAFC's Chris Rigg Joe Nicholson

SWANSEA, WALES - FEBRUARY 21: Alex Neil, Manager of Stoke City, looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Stoke City at Swansea.com Stadium on February 21, 2023 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Stoke's Alex Neil delivers verdict on model Sunderland are looking to emulate James Copley

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

The key rule change SAFC boss Tony Mowbray wants to see in the Championship Phil Smith

Joe Anderson came through the academy at Everton before signing for Sunderland in January. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Everton's Joe Anderson decision explained and what SAFC fans can expect Joe Nicholson