Defender

Roy Keane. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Ex-Sunderland man details Roy Keane scuffle with former Boro player

Ex-Sunderland defender Greg Halford

Ex-£3.5m Sunderland man reveals autism diagnosis in brave interview

Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman

Kristjaan Speakman linked with triple Sunderland transfer deal

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus looks on from the directors box at the Stadium of Light.

Louis-Dreyfus praised for passion by ex-Sunderland and England man

Patrick Almond in action for Sunderland against Manchester United's under-21s in the Papa John's Trophy at the Stadium of Light.

Ex-SAFC starlet makes return after life-threatening brain injuries

Danny Batth

Batth makes first start since summer switch as Norwich defeat Cardiff

Despite Portsmouth's efforts to offload the defender this summer, former Academy of Light graduate Denver Hume remains at Fratton Park in League One.

Ex-SAFC man makes surprise return for club after transfer listing

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Photo credit: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Sunderland, Boro and Preston in 'transfer race' for Ghana wonderkid

Patrick Roberts

Roberts' father posts cheeky jibe at Norwich after Sunderland win

Ballard recovered from a minor thigh injury he picked up while on international duty and played against Stoke.

Tony Mowbray confirms Dan Ballard injury worry ahead of Leicester City

Jonny Evans

Ex-SAFC loanee considered retirement before Premier League revival

The right-back came highly rated when he joined Roy Keane's Sunderland from Tottenham. He didn't last long, however.

Ex-Sunderland and Spurs defender appointed manager of non-league club

Julio Arca

Sunderland tried to sign Arca back from Middlesbrough under Keane

The Academy of Light

Ex-Blackpool man joins non-league club after Sunderland trial

Batth opens up on busy transfer deadline day after Norwich move

Ciaran Clark in action for Sheffield United.

Ciaran Clark ‘close’ to joining new club after Newcastle release
Ciaran Clark is reportedly close to finding a new club following his release from Newcastle United.

Sunderland duo receive international call-ups ahead of Euro qualifier

Sunderland captain Luke O'Nien in action just hours after helping to save a dog's life on Seaburn beach.

The amazing true story of how O'Nien saved a dog's life on the beach

Sunderland's Luke O'Nien in action last season.

Luke O'Nien saves dog on Sunderland beach in heroic act

Nedum Onuoha in action for Sunderland against Newcastle United

Pundit admits Newcastle 'goosebumps' despite being a 'Sunderland guy'

Bloomfield Road (Getty)

SAFC take ex-Blackpool youngster on trial with former Chelsea man

Ballard on new SAFC deal, injury setbacks and season aims

The defender played a vital part in Sunderland's season under Tony Mowbray.

Batth talks break down with defender to miss Ipswich amid interest

Colin Dagba (Getty)

Sunderland linked with PSG man as Speakman eyes double transfer deal

Luke O'Nien (Frank Reid)

O'Nien's emotional message to fans after reaching five-year milestone

Tommy Smith playing for Colchester United (Getty)

MK Dons bag ex-Sunderland player who signed under Donald and Methven

Jordan Willis during his Sunderland days.

Ex-Sunderland defender spotted on trial at League One club
Jordan Willis could join five players with Sunderland connections at Shrewsbury Town.

Ex-SAFC loanee tipped to be England international

Mowbray gives honest verdict after San Antonio win

Demi Stokes at Dame Dorothy School in Sunderland (photo courtesy of Argos)

Demi Stokes talks Sunderland return, England and barriers faced

The defender played a vital part in Sunderland's season under Tony Mowbray.

SAFC 'open' to defender exit and are 'unlikely' to command a fee

Callum Doyle

£10m-rated former Sunderland loanee eyed by rivals Leicester City

Bailey Wright

Sunderland legend sends 12-word message to departing player

Bailey Wright’s heartfelt message to SAFC fans as exit is confirmed

Ex-Sunderland man Morgan Feeney has a new club

Ex-Sunderland defender joins former Cats trio in League One transfer

Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

Sunderland announce Seelt as Speakman reveals reasoning behind deal

Why SAFC pursued Triantis deal and what fans can expect

Transfer rumours: SAFC plotting move for another Dutch defender

Cats agree deal to sign Dutch defender

The Australian centre-back, 20, is another young player who the club see as a long-term asset.

Sunderland signing suffers injury set-back on international duty

Alex Neil

Alex Neil planning raid rivals subject of £13m interest from Juventus

What we know about Cirkin's new contract and Tottenham buy-back clause

Despite missing parts of the season due to injuries, the 23-year-old still produced some impressive performances in the heart of Sunderland’s defence.

Sunderland linked with triple deal, West Ham 'monitoring' Ballard

Armel Bella-Kotchap

Championship transfer headlines as rivals subject of £30m interest

SAFC could seal transfer bargain says international coach

Sunderland youth teamer Zak Johnson

SAFC's main transfer target and Cats youngster handed England call-up

The Australian view on SAFC target Nectarios Triantis

What we know about Cirkin's contract and Tottenham buy-back clause

Sunderland's 'toxic faction' hindered 'busy' O'Nien claims ex-coach

King Charles III receives the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

Buckingham Palace and Archbishop ‘in row’ over swearing of allegiance

Land Rover Defender 90

The Land Rover Defender 90 tested

A 4x4 flipped over in a James Bond film is up for auction. The Land Rover Defender SVX was seen being taken out by the iconic spy in 2015's Spectre.

Land Rover Defender from James Bond flick Spectre up for auction

Bailey Wright playing for Sunderland against Wigan Athletic.

Sunderland loanee suffers suspected broken leg during Championship clash

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray.

Defender suffers injury setback, Reading react to punishment

Zak Johnson playing for Sunderland's under-21s side.

Inside SAFC's academy as defender reveals development plans