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Luke O'Nien

O’Nien explains his immense pride captaining SAFC Joe Nicholson

Luke O’Nien! (Getty Images)

Speakman reveals why Luke O'Nien has signed new three-year deal James Copley

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 James Copley

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

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

Luke O'Nien is entering his sixth season at Sunderland.

Sunderland nearing contract boost with O'Nien set to extend stay James Copley

Luke O'Nien (Frank Reid)

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

Patrick Roberts against Real Mallorca (Frank Reid)

Sunderland's triple boost as Roberts answers attitude accusations

Martin Swinney

How Sunderland's signings have already made an impression on O'Nien Phil Smith

Former Sunderland defender Bailey Wright. National World.

SAFC defender's brilliant tribute to Bailey Wright after summer exit Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien

Luke O'Nien on his position at Sunderland this season Phil Smith

Hemir

Ex-Benfica striker Hemir named in Sunderland XI to face South Shields James Copley

Wolves want £2.25m for ex-SAFC loanee as target joins club on trial James Copley

Nectar Triantis reveals SAFC teammates he wants to learn from Joe Nicholson

The Rotherham view on Bailey Wright as SAFC face transfer decision Joe Nicholson

77.1% of fans want Sunderland to sign ex-loanee during window James Copley

SAFC star says Premier League was 'possible' and issues rallying call

Ex-Sunderland target could leave Wolves with Birmingham interested James Copley

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

Amad Diallo playing for Sunderland at Preston. Picture by FRANK REID

The moments you may have missed at Preston Joe Nicholson

Luke O'Nien celebrates scoring in the FA Cup earlier this season

Luke O'Nien recalls the chat that saved his SAFC career Phil Smith

Luke O'Nien of Sunderland celebrates with the Sky Bet League One play-off trophy following victory against Wycombe Wanderers.

Sunderland star ‘could have cried’ before play-off final against Wycombe James Copley

Frank Reid captures Patrick Robert's stunning equaliser.

The Sunderland fan view on pride being restored - blog Finlay Anderson

Sunderland came from behind to claim a dramatic 2-2 draw against Watford at the Stadium of Light with our cameras in attendance to capture the action.

44 superb fan photos as 44,944 watch celebrations after Watford equaliser James Copley

Patrick Roberts scored a stunning late equaliser at the Stadium of Light

Tony Mowbray joins Sunderland's injury list after late drama at the SOL Phil Smith

Trai Hume playing for Sunderland against Watford.

SAFC 2 Watford 2: Story of the match Joe Nicholson

Sunderland fans at the Stadium of Light.

What SAFC fans are saying after Watford draw Joe Nicholson

Luke O'Nien playing for Sunderland against Watford.

Phil Smith's player ratings after Watford draw Phil Smith

Luke O'Nien playing for Sunderland against West Brom. Photo: Ian Horrocks

O'Nien gives honest verdict on West Brom penalty Joe Nicholson

Luke O'Nien celebrates with Dennis Cirkin

'I had no fear': Mowbray's L09 tribute after SAFC defender's remarkable weekend Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Mowbray on the 'achilles heel' that SAFC will have to address on the final day

Edouard Michut of Sunderland celebrates their side's second goal scored by Dennis Cirkin of Sunderland (not pictured) during the Sky Bet Championship between West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland at The Hawthorns. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

West Brom 1 SAFC 2: Story of the match Joe Nicholson

Sunderland are in the top-six with two games left to play in the Championship.

44 brilliant photos of fans and players after Baggies win James Copley

Dennis Cirkin playing for Sunderland against West Brom. Photo: Ian Horrocks.

Phil Smith's player ratings after West Brom win - including one 9 Phil Smith

Sunderland fans.

What SAFC fans are saying after huge West Brom win Joe Nicholson

SAFC supporters watch the first team players open training session at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland's defensive crisis major headache for Tony Mowbray

Sunderland host Huddersfield Town tonight.

Sunderland vs Huddersfield Town: Early team news Charlie Hodgson

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien

Tony Mowbray gives interesting SAFC injury update ahead of Huddersfield clash Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Tony Mowbray drops Huddersfield selection hint after Dennis Cirkin red card Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien

Tony Mowbray issues SAFC injury update ahead of Birmingham City Phil Smith

Danny Batth playing for Sunderland against Cardiff City. Picture by FRANK REID

Batth reacts to Mowbray's transfer message as SAFC eye defensive signings Joe Nicholson

Sunderland v Birmingham City: Streaming details plus early team news

Sunderland v Birmingham City: Streaming details plus early team news Charlie Hodgson

Jack Clarke playing for Sunderland against Cardiff City.

Moments you may have missed at Cardiff Joe Nicholson

Alex Pritchard and Dennis Cirkin celebrate at the Cardiff City Stadium

Mowbray explains key SAFC selection calls in verdict on Cardiff City win Phil Smith

Amad scores from the penalty spot against Hull City.

Moments you may have missed against Hull Joe Nicholson

Danny Batth playing for Sunderland against Burnley. Photo: Frank Reid.

SAFC eye defensive signings as Mowbray explains message to Danny Batth Joe Nicholson

Sunderland's Luke O'Nien.

'He reminds me of..' - Luke O'Nien compared to Sunderland legend Richard Mennear

Sunderland's open training session at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Stu Norton

Takeaways from SAFC's open training session Joe Nicholson

Sunderland fan Charlie Creaser with Amad’s shirt at Burnley. Picture by FRANK REID

Moments you may have missed at Burnley Joe Nicholson

Sunderland fans.

What SAFC fans are saying after Burnley draw Joe Nicholson

Fundraising for Oliver Maw

Luke O'Nien praises Sunderland schoolboy's bravery Katy Wheeler