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Joanne Shaw Taylor performs at Blackpool Winter Gardens on January 28

Blues star Joanne Shaw Taylor on her Sunderland show next week

Ethan Robson has recently spent time on loan with Gateshead in the National League after struggling for game time with Carlisle United.

Sunderland-born midfielder drops into National League North

Struggling for that pick-me-up the moment the clocks go backwards in 2025? Perhaps try ordering your next playlist for the Autumn months with the following acts to pick up your spirits?

The best songs to beat the Daylight Savings blues in 2025

Sunderland loan watch: Patrick Roberts and Adil Aouchiche score as youngsters gain valuable minutes

Sunderland loan watch: Patrick Roberts and Adil Aouchiche score

What hold music are people happy to sit through when making those all-important phone calls - and what music causes nothing but headaches and aggravation while on hold?

What scientifically is the least annoying hold music to sit through?

Romano drops Sunderland transfer update with Chelsea talks expected

Chuba Akpom.

Sunderland-linked striker set for £7m move as late Boro hijack fails

One of the many stunning views from Jiva Beach Resort in Dalman

Here's why Turkey is more popular than ever with bargain hunting Brits

Gray during his Everton days

Cats-linked Premier League winner set for Championship transfer move

Tommy Doyle has made 58 appearances since his move to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Birmingham take early lead in chase for Sunderland-linked midfielder

Much like when the clocks going backwards affect our music tastes, research suggests the same applies when the clocks 'spring forwards' later this month.

Why our listening habits change ahead of the clocks springing forward

Baroque music and starting your day's listening a couple of hours earlier - here's some tips how to get through Blue Monday in 2025.

Explainer How morning music can help boost your mood during Blue Monday in 2025

Former Sunderland, Celtic and Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray 'considering' return after bowel cancer fight

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United ready to sell big-name striker as the Blues eye up Saints starlet

Surprising Deep South: Visit the USA's best fly-drive spot

Sunderland were credited with interest in Murphy.

Sunderland-linked former £11m attacker signs for Championship rivals
The Sunderland-linked winger has signed with Championship rivals Portsmouth...
James Copley

Ex-SAFC boss misses out on League One job after initial talks

Ex-Sunderland, Preston and Stoke boss Alex Neil

Ex-Sunderland and Stoke City man favourite to land League One job

Ex-SAFC and Norwich boss 'holds talks' with Birmingham

Fabio Borini celebrates after scoring for Sunderland afainst Chelsea. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Where are they now? The SAFC team which stunned Mourinho’s Chelsea in 2014

Mowbray took charge of Birmingham in January, a month after he was sacked by Sunderland. The Blues boss has temporarily stepped away from the role as he undergoes medical treatment.

Birmingham in talks with Mowbray stand-in as coach receives treatment

New Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace

Sunderland's Championship rivals confirm manager appointment

Things to look forward to on Blue Monday.

Eight positives to cheer people in Sunderland up on Blue Monday

Childline volunteers receive extensive training and guidance to help them support children and young people.

CHILDLINE: Avoid those ‘January Blues’ and volunteer to support Childline

Trevor Sewell pays tribute to Blues icon Barbara Morrison

Wayne Rooney

Rooney criticises Birmingham City players ahead of Sunderland clash

Wayne Rooney

Rooney to Birmingham confirmed as ex-Sunderland man joins too
Wayne Rooney has been appointed at Sunderland's Championship rivals Birmingham City.
James Copley

Championship club nearing ex-England captain appointment

Ex-Sunderland man O'Shea could join Rooney in Championship switch

The Chelsea loanee played 61 minutes on his Sunderland debut at QPR. While the 20-year-old was often on the fringes of the game, he has impressed in training since moving to Wearside.

Burstow's 10-word message to Sunderland fans after promising debut

Tom Cannon.

Sunderland transfer target Tom Cannon spotted at Championship rivals

Ex-SAFC defender makes transfer admission after signing for Birmingham

Groundhogs founder Tony McPhee dies aged 79

Queen Elizabeth II

Chelsea Flower Show to pay tribute to late Queen and King Charles

Birmingham City head coach John Eustace. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Birmingham boss delivers SAFC verdict ahead of Championship fixture

Arsenal loanee Auston Trusty playing for Birmingham City. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

The inside track on Birmingham

Sunderland supporters watch the first team players open training session at the Stadium of Light.

SAFC v Birmingham: Three key dangermen ahead of Stadium of Light clash

Florent Malouda has urged Chelsea owner Todd Boehly to follow the 'example' set by Newcastle United (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Ex-Chelsea ace urges club to follow 'example' set by Newcastle United

Dion Sanderson in action against Sunderland (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland defender set for Wolves departure

Reading manager Paul Ince (left) instructs his players. PA.

QPR boss under pressure, Birmingham City ‘appalled’

Arsenal's move for Jorginho could impact Newcastle United's hopes of signing Conor Gallagher (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Newcastle United delivered major transfer blow as Arsenal agree shock £12m deal

Ginsters release two new meat free slices - here’s how much they cost

The January blues are real for a lot of people across the country

Blue Monday: how to tackle January blues according to health experts

Jobe Bellingham in action for Birmingham City against Sunderland (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Sunderland joined by Newcastle United ‘in race’ for Birmingham City starlet

Dion Sanderson after scoring for Birmingham against Bristol City. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

The inside track on Birmingham

Troy Deeney of Birmingham City celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Championship against Swansea City at St Andrew's.

Deeney delivers strong verdict on Birmingham ahead of Sunderland clash

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on September 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea name reasonable asking price for Newcastle United transfer target

There was double disappointment at the Stadium of Light as both Sunderland’s men’s and women’s teams were defeated in the same afternoon. Chris Fryatt picture.

Sunderland 0 Birmingham City 4: Double disappointment at the Stadium of Light

Kevin Bryan reviews 10 CDs (photo: Adobe)

Top ten CDs... with Kevin Bryan - Rock, Power and Blues!

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Birmingham City player Craig Gardner in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Birmingham City and Swansea City at St Andrews (stadium) on July 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Craig Gardner snubbed for Birmingham City job

Nathan Broadhead playing for Sunderland.

Broadhead's situation at Everton as Wigan show interest in SAFC target

Nathan Broadhead playng for Everton. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

The Everton view on Nathan Broadhead's situation

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester has honoured the Blues title winning triumph in brick form

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester honours Manchester City title success with ...

Trevor performing at the Blues Hall of Fame

Sunderland musician Trevor Sewell in running for prestigious Grammy award

Danny Cowley

SAFC's rivals in L1 insist they won't 'buy' promotion

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