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Ex-Sunderland man reveals crucial Johnson talks that prompted exit James Copley

SAFC may have overestimated the British fondness for queuing. Picture by Craig Leng.

SAFC have sorted the problems - but why did it take so long to respond? Tony Gillan

Sunderland forward Jack Diamond. PA picture.

Jack Diamond: EFL transfer interest hots up Richard Mennear

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Fleetwood boss talks transfers amid interest in Sunderland forward Richard Mennear

Gateshead defender Elliott Forbes is looking forward to the new National League season (Photo by Charles Waugh)

Forbes wants to repay Gateshead after coming through injury nightmare Mark Carruthers

Gateshead captain Greg Olley is looking forward to the new National League season (photo Charles Waugh)

Gateshead have moved on from National League North title win - Olley Mark Carruthers

HARROGATE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Jack Diamond of Harrogate Town looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Harrogate Town and Newport County at The EnviroVent Stadium on September 10, 2021 in Harrogate, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

EFL boss concedes deal for SAFC winger is 'unlikely' with bids rejected

It is set to be a busy summer on Wearside

The Sunderland AFC transfer Q&A: Where the Black Cats stand and what to expect t... Phil Smith

Jack Diamond returned to Wearside for training over the international break

The Sunderland youngsters given a chance to impress Alex Neil over the internati... Phil Smith

Jack Diamond. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

Why Jack Diamond was back at Sunderland this week Richard Mennear

HARROGATE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Jack Diamond of Harrogate Town in action during the Sky Bet League Two match between Harrogate Town and Northampton Town at The EnviroVent Stadium on December 11, 2021 in Harrogate, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

SAFC loanee scores 11th goal in all competitions following summer move James Copley

Jack Diamond playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

Jack Diamond on his Harrogate loan spell and SAFC goals Joe Nicholson

Jack Diamond.

SAFC's rivals in L1 secure PL loan as Harrogate Town boss talks Jack Diamond James Copley

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond returns to Harrogate Town on loan Phil Smith

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Sunderland boss gives this update as club weigh up Jack Diamond loan call Phil Smith

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Kristjaan Speakman gives this update on Sunderland's January plans for Jack Diam...

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

This is where Sunderland currently stand on January recalls for Jack Diamond and... Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.

Could Sunderland recall Jack Diamond from Harrogate Town loan spell? Richard Mennear

Aiden McGeady in action for Sunderland.

Sunderland legend has say on future of on-loan Harrogate Town star Richard Mennear

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

This is what Lee Johnson said about Jack Diamond's progress - and Sunderland's J... Phil Smith

Jack Diamond in action for Sunderland earlier this season

The January decisions Sunderland will need to make on trio Phil Smith

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Jack Diamond makes brief Wearside return as Sunderland run rule over winger's pr... Phil Smith

Anthony Patterson in action for Sunderland before his loan spell with Notts County.

Patterson praised by local media as Hartlepool United defeat Diamond James Copley

Rebecca Welch, the first woman to take charge of an English Football League match, alongside University of Sunderland Vice Chancellor Sir David Bell. Picture: DAVID WOOD

History making female referee awarded honorary fellowship by city’s university Neil Fatkin

Sunderland loanee Anthony Patterson made his debut for Notts County yesterday (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Sunderland Loan Watch: How did SAFC's loanees get on yesterday? Joe Buck

Jack Diamond of Harrogate Town.

SAFC loanee sent off, attacker plays with ex-Cats flop, Grigg's Rotherham win James Copley

Jack Diamond playing for Sunderland.

Why Jack Diamond signed for Harrogate over League One clubs Joe Nicholson

Jack Diamond

Pundit delivers strong verdict on Jack Diamond's loan move to Harrogate Town James Copley

Sunderland player Jack Diamond is beaten to the ball by Plymouth players Kelland Watts (l) and Danny Mayor (r) during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Sunderland forward reveals why he left on loan this month Richard Mennear

Gateshead Ladies manager Simon Johnson.

Gateshead Ladies looking to make history against Harrogate Town in Women's FA Cu...

Owen Dale.

£500k-rated Sunderland 'target' makes move to Championship club on deadline day James Copley

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Speakman explains Diamond loan call Phil Smith

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Diamond reacts after sealing loan switch Phil Smith

Jack Diamond could leave Sunderland on loan in the final hours of the window

The six transfer questions to be settled Phil Smith

Will Grigg wins the game for Sunderland.

The story of Grigg's winner with potential new signing Jebbison watching on

The story of the evening as Sunderland's youngsters play out draw with League Two side Tranmere Rovers

The story of the evening as Sunderland play out draw with Tranmere Rovers Mark Donnelly

Sunderland's win at Harrogate Town was played behind closed doors

Harrogate Town 'frustrated and disappointed' after fans miss Sunderland match Tony Gillan

The new behind the scenes Sunderland role that Luke O'Nien is relishing ahead of the 2021/22 season

The new behind the scenes Sunderland role that Luke O'Nien is relishing Mark Donnelly

Elliot Embleton scores his and Sunderland's second goal behind closed doors at Harrogate.

Sunderland AFC's Harrogate tickets cancelled over 'insufficient stewarding plan' Tony Gillan

Tranmere Rovers v Sunderland: Is there a stream? Can I get tickets?

Tranmere Rovers v Sunderland: Is there a stream? Can I get tickets? Mark Donnelly

Sunderland's transfer team assemble after some moments of real quality

Sunderland's transfer team assemble after some moments of real quality Mark Donnelly

Sunderland midfielder Luke O'Nien

Johnson reveals where O'Nien will play this season Phil Smith

An Ellis Taylor cross leads to Sunderland's fourth goal at Harrogate

Johnson delivers this verdict on encouraging Sunderland win Phil Smith

Harrogate Town v Sunderland AFC: Live stream, match updates, latest score, team news and transfer latest from pre-season friendly

The story of the day as dominant Sunderland claim pre-season win at Harrogate Mark Donnelly

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson watches on at Harrogate

Johnson: Sunderland closing in on new recruits Phil Smith

How every Sunderland player fared at Harrogate Town

How every Sunderland player fared in the superb win over Harrogate Town Phil Smith

'No words, what a player!': Sunderland fans rave about one man after thumping win

'No words, what a player!': Sunderland fans rave about one man after win Mark Donnelly

Elliot Embleton scores his second goal at The Envirovent Stadium

This is how Sunderland's best pre-season performance to date just played out Phil Smith

Lee Johnson

Sunderland fans express concern as key trio missing for clash at Harrogate Mark Donnelly

The EnviroVent Stadium in Harrogate.

SAFC's trip to Harrogate to be played behind closed doors Joe Nicholson