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Darragh MacAnthony

Sunderland fans in action.

Where Sunderland should aim to finish next season - according to supporters James Copley

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Alex Neil of Sunderland reacts after the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Semi Final 1st Leg match between Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday at Stadium of Light on May 06, 2022 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Sunderland tipped as 'top six' favourites in Championship under Alex Neil James Copley

Jonson Clarke-Harris.

Pundit states that Sunderland NOT paying £6m for striker was a 'wise' decision James Copley

Jonson Clarke-Harris.

EFL owner confirms SAFC wanted £6m striker as former player slams manager hunt James Copley

Jonson Clarke-Harris playing for Peterborough United.

Peterborough dismiss SAFC striker link Joe Nicholson

Sunderland hopeful of double loan deal boost as TWO bids rejected for striker well-known to Lee Johnson

Sunderland hopeful of double loan deal boost Mark Donnelly

Darragh MacAnthony

Peterborough co-owner Darragh MacAnthony responds to Luke O'Nien rumours

Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke

Sunderland striker receives contract offers from three clubs James Copley

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Denver Hume of Sunderland in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Northampton Town at Stadium of Light on May 09, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough linked with THREE Sunderland stars as interest in defender emerges James Copley

Jonson Clarke-Harris of Peterborough United.

Darragh MacAnthony makes Jonson Clarke-Harris Sunderland goal prediction Richard Mennear

Championship owner makes 'big, big' Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town spending claim

Championship owner makes 'big, big' Sunderland spending claim Mark Donnelly

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly being considered for the Tottenham job. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez 'considered' by Spurs as Toon youngster joins Championship club Jordan Cronin

Sunderland's promotion rivals set to take financial hit as Portsmouth man makes telling transfer admission

League One round-up: Sunderland's promotion rivals set to take financial hit Mark Donnelly

League One owner claims Sunderland and their rivals could soon unite for seven-day social media boycott next week

League One owner claims seven-day social media boycott could come next week Mark Donnelly

Darragh MacAnthony

Darragh MacAnthony has this promotion message after Sunderland draw Mark Donnelly

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson

SAFC 'eye' ex-Man United player as Posh owner irritated at Sky

Luke O'Nien is one of a number of Sunderland players who see their current contracts expire this summer

MacAnthony says contract dilemma 'ideal' for Kyril Louis-Dreyfus Phil Smith

Darragh MacAnthony. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

'They owe us' - Chairman of Sunderland rival claims government 'do not care' Jason Jones

League One owner weighs-in on Phil Parkinson sacking - and has this Sunderland takeover theory

League One owner weighs-in on Phil Parkinson sacking Mark Donnelly

Swindon Town manager Richie Wellens

Swindon Town boss makes blunt transfer admission ahead of Sunderland clash Mark Donnelly

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Owner of League One rival delivers verdict on Sunderland takeover Richard Mennear

What the new North East COVID-19 restrictions mean for Sunderland AFC and football in the region

What new COVID regulations mean for SAFC Mark Donnelly

Phil Parkinson reveals the steps Sunderland AFC are taking to combat coronavirus as cases in the area increase

Parkinson reveals SAFC's COVID prevention steps Mark Donnelly

Former Sunderland defender Alim Ozturk.

Ex-Sunderland defender lands new club Richard Mennear

Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony.

Posh owner on salary cap as Ipswich strengthen Richard Mennear

Shrewsbury Town won't be making a return bid for Sunderland striker Will Grigg

Will Grigg move ruled-out Mark Donnelly

Darren Ferguson, manager of Peterborough United.

League One rivals set demanding target Richard Mennear

Darragh MacAnthony

The salary cap proposals which would help SAFC Mark Donnelly

Blackpool midfielder Jay Spearing has been linked with Sunderland

Jay Spearing and free agents: SAFC Q&A Phil Smith

General view outside Fratton Park home of Portsmouth Football Club.

SAFC rivals look to strengthen

Peterborough director of football Barry Fry speaks to Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony.

Rival says this is when 2020-21 season will start Richard Mennear

Peterborough United have hit out at the EFL over their voting process

Posh hit out at EFL vote 'farce' Mark Donnelly

League One clubs have returned to training ahead of a potential return

League One owners hit out at EFL Mark Donnelly

Darragh MacAnthony has called on the EFL to provide leadership in the aftermath of Tuesday's vote

League One chief demands EFL act Mark Donnelly

Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony

League One chief hits out at the EFL and rival clubs

The fate of Sunderland's season remains unclear

Where Sunderland and their 'divided' League One rivals currently stand as impass... Phil Smith

Sunderland fans wait for EFL decision.

Posh and Fleetwood crank up pressure on EFL ahead of talks Richard Mennear

Sunderland have indicated their desire to complete the 2019/20 League One season

Opinion: L1 clubs need to make their intentions clear Mark Donnelly

How an extended play-off competition could look for Sunderland

How League One's extended eight-team play-off could work Mark Donnelly

Phil Parkinson is backing an extension of the current play-off system to conclude the League One campaign

Parkinson backs radical proposal to finish Sunderland's season Phil Smith

Sunderland's promotion hopes could yet receive an unlikely boost

Sunderland's promotion hopes receive an unlikely boost Mark Donnelly

Sunderland are lobbying to avoid an early end to the League One season

Sunderland taking firm stance ahead of crunch meeting on fate of the League One ... Phil Smith

Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony says Sunderland are supporting his calls for the season to resume

Darragh MacAnthony releases explosive statement as Sunderland and their promotio... Phil Smith

Sunderland's Stadium of Light stadium.

SAFC and League One clubs await key decision Richard Mennear

Darragh MacAnthony has threatened to quit football if the season is not finished

L1 chief threatens to QUIT if season is not completed Mark Donnelly

Sunderland are waiting news on what will happen next to their season

What we know about where Sunderland and their League One rivals stand on what ha... Phil Smith

The Roar Podcast!

The Roar! Darragh MacAnthony chats about SAFC and League One Mark Donnelly

Sunderland striker Will Grigg was offered to Peterborough United in January - by a speculative agent

Exclusive: Peterborough United offered the chance to sign Sunderland striker Wil... Mark Donnelly

Sunderland AFC are backing plans to finish the 2019/20 season

SAFC throw their support behind plans to finish the 2019/20 season Mark Donnelly

Sunderland announced the appointment of a new CEO on Wednesday morning

The crucial issues at Sunderland that Jim Rodwell must address Phil Smith