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Jamie McAllister

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Lee Johnson, Manager of Sunderland looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland at Hillsborough Stadium on November 02, 2021 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson to return to Hibernian dugout after surgery James Copley

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images).

Ex-Sunderland boss Lee Johnson to miss Hibernian game after surgery Richard Mennear

Former Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan.

Ex-SAFC defender Flanagan reveals thoughts on Lee Johnson Joe Nicholson

Grant McCann

The candidates to become SAFC head coach after Keane news James Copley

Roy Keane.

Keane, Warnock and McCann's chances of taking SAFC job before markets closed James Copley

Roy Keane.

Next SAFC manager odds: Roy Keane sees big shift overnight Joe Nicholson

Roy Keane

SAFC next manager odds: Keane, Warnock, Kisnorbo, McCann and Neil latest James Copley

Duncan Ferguson

Significant updates shared on THREE Sunderland head coach candidates James Copley

Could Gus Poyet be tempted back?

The early names in the frame to replace Lee Johnson as Sunderland head coach James Copley

Lee Johnson

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus explains Lee Johnson's sacking as Sunderland head coach James Copley

Lee Johnson

'Utter lunacy' 'Not good enough' - SAFC fans split after Lee Johnson's sacking James Copley

Sunderland celebrate earlier this season

Sunderland coach delivers verdict on League One campaign so far - and what squad... Phil Smith

Nathan Broadhead scores for Sunderland at the Emirates

Jamie McAllister reflects on Arsenal experience - and Sunderland's 'outstanding'... Phil Smith

Sunderland striker Nathan Broadhead

Sunderland coach gives full injury and COVID-19 update ahead of Doncaster Rovers... Phil Smith

Sunderland celebrate at the Stadium of Light

Lee Johnson reveals the training-ground work that led to Sunderland's opening go... Phil Smith

Luke O’Nien playing for Sunderland.

Praise for O'Nien as Wright discusses SAFC's tactical changes Joe Nicholson

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

The post-match debrief Sunderland hope will restore a rapid return to winning wa... Phil Smith

Sunderland celebrate their opening goal against Manchester United U21s on Wednesday evening

Sunderland coach has this encouraging message on progress so far and building a ... Phil Smith

Sunderland forward Lynden Gooch

McAllister gives McGeady, Gooch & Dajaku injury updates Phil Smith

Arsenal defender Ryan Alebiosu.

Seven Sunderland deals which could still happen on deadline day Joe Nicholson

Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman

What to expect from Sunderland on transfer deadline day Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson.

Live SAFC transfer news RECAP: Cats close in on Arsenal defender plus Grigg latest Joe Nicholson

Sunderland fans at the Stadium of Light for the Wycombe game.

Can you spot yourself in 29,344 crowd at SoL as SAFC thrash Wycombe? James Copley

Tom Flanagan has started the season in superb form

Sunderland coach hails unsung defensive hero and reiterates transfer message Phil Smith

Elliot Embleton celebrates his stunning goal at the Stadium of Light

McAllister has this verdict as Sunderland go top with impressive win Phil Smith

New Sunderland signing Nathan Broadhead goes up for a header.

Moments you may have missed at Burton Joe Nicholson

Sunderland goalkeeping coach David Preece

Lee Johnson outlines his temporary coaching set-up for Sunderland's opening Leag... Phil Smith

Sunderland goalkeeper Lee Burge

McAllister gives full injury and fitness update Phil Smith

WIll Grigg celebrates his late goal at the Stadium of Light

McAllister delivers this verdict on Sunderland win Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson. (Photo credit: Frank Reid)

Round-up: SAFC 'increasingly confident' of sealing defender deal Jordan Cronin

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Johnson brings in set-piece specialist for play-off campaign Phil Smith

The story behind Grant Leadbitter's new role and Dion Sanderson's reappearance as Sunderland held by Northampton Town

The story behind Grant Leadbitter's temporary new role at Sunderland Mark Donnelly

Lynden Gooch scores in the Good Friday win over Oxford United

Full list of sanctions for 'tunnelgate' clashes confirmed Phil Smith

Oxford United boss Karl Robinson

McAllister and Robinson hit with FA bans Phil Smith

Sunderland have been charged after their controversial 3-1 win over Oxford United earlier this month

Sunderland to set out 'mitigating circumstances' in response to FA charges follo... Phil Smith

FA charge Sunderland AFC, Oxford United, Karl Robinson and Jamie McAllister after investigation into tunnel incident

Sunderland AFC and Jamie McAllister charged after Oxford United tunnel incident Mark Donnelly

Sunderland Head Coach Lee Johnson

Jamie McAllister outlines why Lee Johnson's impact is showing in Sunderland's im... Phil Smith

Sunderland youngster Jake Vokins impressed at Accrington Stanley on Wednesday evening

The behind-the-scenes work that helped a January signing make his mark Phil Smith

Jamie McAllister says the arrival of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has been 'massive' for the club

McAllister on form, Louis-Dreyfus and the potential Stewart-Wyke partnership Phil Smith

Denver Hume is edging closer to a Sunderland comeback

McAllister gives Hume, Jones, O'Brien and Bailey Wright injury updates Phil Smith

Inside Oliver Younger's Sunderland debut and the key message he sent Lee Johnson ahead of Wembley

The key message Oliver Younger sent Lee Johnson ahead of Wembley Mark Donnelly

Ollie Younger on his league debut at the Stadium of Light

McAllister has this verdict on Ollie Younger and his Sunderland league debut Phil Smith

Charlie Wyke scores Sunderland's second goal

McAllister delivers verdict on another crucial win for Sunderland Phil Smith

The Sunderland player who attracted interest at Crewe and the Lee Johnson gamble that paid-off in dramatic draw

This Sunderland player attracted plenty of interest at Crewe Mark Donnelly

Tom Nichols

'News to me!': Sunderland transfer links with League Two striker played down Mark Donnelly

Sunderland celebrate Aiden O'Brien's opening goal

The Sunderland changes Lee Johnson is now weighing up Phil Smith

Sunderland youngster Dan Neil

McAllister explains Neil sub after eye-catching display Phil Smith

Lee Johnson watched his Sunderland side seal a comfortable win over Port Vale

Formation change and fringe players leave Johnson with Sunderland dilemma Phil Smith

Jamie McAllister played against the Black Cats while captain at Exeter City

McAllister on turning down management chance for Sunderland project Phil Smith

Carl Winchester has signed a two-and-a-half year deal on Wearside

Sunderland coach explains exactly where Winchester fits into squad and XI Phil Smith