Football

Max Stryjek graduated from the Sunderland academy (Image: Getty Images)

Watch as ex Sunderland star drops embarrassing League One clanger

SAFC's potential share of £6m pot as FA Cup opponents are revealed

How SAFC will benefit from FA's new £6m pot with cup funding doubled

Mayor of Sunderland Coun Dorothy Trueman and consort Coun Harry Trueman with Fans' Museum volunteers

Fans' Museum stands up for International Men's Health Day

Ellie's new book is based around a football theme.

Author pens romance which challenges the barriers of football

Kits we loved from the Echo archives.
See if yours is among them.

Nine pictures of young footballers in their new kits over the years

Jill Scott. PA picture

Jill Scott 'buzzing' to land space in WSL Hall of Fame

Sunderland attacker Jack Clarke

James Copley: Clarke is proving doubters wrong - but isn’t worth £10m

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

Denver Hume

Pompey boss refuses to 'exile' ex-SAFC man amid transfer uncertainty

Football as it should be played.

Owzat! The rules we used for street cricket in Sunderland

Ex-Sunderland player signs for Leeds Rhinos after rugby league switch

Michael Chopra came through the youth system at Newcastle United and later played for Sunderland in the Premier League under Roy Keane.

Ex-NUFC man reveals how he 'changed' SAFC fans' views after £5m deal

The Academy of Light

Who is ex-Chelsea man Ivan Struk and has he signed for Sunderland?

Jack Clarke

Sunderland 'struggling' with Clarke contract amid Brentford interest

Tony Mowbray

Sunderland fans are split on Mowbray decision ahead of Swansea City
Tony Mowbray faces a decision in defence this coming Saturday against Swansea City.

Steve Cotterill

Ex-Sunderland and Forest man in contention for Bristol City job

Loftus Road

Sunderland's Championship rivals unveil new coach after Warnock talk

The Portuguese team made the most of their stay in the North East - bike riding and all.

When the giants of Sporting Lisbon came to Sunderland

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray's honest verdict on Sunderland progress ahead of Norwich City clash

Wayne Rooney booed by fans just two games into Birmingham City stint

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

Jack Clarke

Jack Clarke eyeing promotion amid Burnley transfer interest

Tony Mowbray

'In the headlights' - Mowbray's striker verdict ahead of Leicester

Jack Clarke playing for Sunderland.Picture by FRANK REID

Alex Neil explains why SAFC move was the best thing for Jack Clarke

A massive sight unveiled in the 1970s.

The Sunderland structure dubbed 'the eighth wonder of the world'

Championship outfit Millwall have parted ways with manager Gary Rowett. Image: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Sunderland's rivals sack ex-Everton man after four-year stint
Sunderland's Championship rivals Millwall have sacked manager Gary Rowett.

Chris Waddle has been tipped for a stunning return to playing. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Ex-Sunderland and Newcastle United man tipped for shock return aged 62

Yan M'Vila

Sunderland, West Brom and Atletico Madrid linked with M'Vila

Julio Arca. Photo from Kev Wilson.

Arca talks Sunderland transfer relationship and Mowbray connection

Odds: 20-1.

Clarke transfer fee claim made amid Burnley and Brentford interest

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

£200k former Sunderland player's woes continue with EFL Trophy snub

Jack Clarke

Transfer gossip: Brentford & Burnley eyeing Sunderland star - reports

All these people had their say on football matters in Sunderland 14 years ago.

Nine Sunderland faces in 2009

Sunderland forward Adil Aouchiche

Mowbray explains Nazariy Rusyn and Adil Aouchiche selection plans

Sunderland defender Aji Alese

Sunderland boss issues Aji Alese and Eliezer Mayenda injury update

Sheff Wed boss addresses SAFC challenge after sacking calls

The Academy of Light

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

Elliot Embleton left 'heartbroken' after freak thigh injury at Derby

Police are searching for three men over a break-in at the home of England and Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Police searching for three men over Raheem Sterling burglary

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is the EA Sports FC 24 cover star.

EA Sports FC 24: When does the web app get released?

Lioness backs campaign to help girls play football in urban spaces

Stewart explains why he joined Southampton after exciting SAFC spell

Ian Pattison who found out he had cancer after following Bill Turnbull's story.

'Get checked out' says SAFC fan who is battling with prostate cancer

Top 10 bravest football transfers of all time

Ex-Man Utd man backs Tony Mowbray for success at Sunderland

Former footballer Fabrice Muamba has praised the vital work of the Red Sky Foundation.

Fabrice Muamba's amazing video for Sunderland charity

The Lionesses could be immortalised in wax by Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds London to honour the Lionesses with wax works

England fans cheer on Lionesses as they reach World Cup Final

Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill makes bold Sunderland prediction amid competition

Sunday league teams you might remember. Or maybe you're pictured in one of these photos.

Nine more Sunderland Sunday football teams over the years

Some classy numbers here. Tell us if yours is among them.

Nine teams in their Sunday League strips from over the years

Tom Brady

Stunning ownership development at Sunderland's Championship rivals

Freddy Mahoney, 12

Football mad amputee, 12, set to play for England team

Squad photos for you to peruse.

Nine Sunderland squad pictures from the past