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Michael Proctor

How Kristjaan Speakman is viewed by players and agents James Copley

Academy of Light.

The academy positions SAFC still need to fill Joe Nicholson

Alex Neil and Martin Canning. Picture by FRANK REID

Martin Canning set to take charge of SAFC's match against Norwich Joe Nicholson

Stadium of Light

SAFC coach in contention to take U21s job on permanent basis Joe Nicholson

Sunderland have confirmed a number of new coaching changes

Sunderland confirm Alex Neil's new coaching group and academy set up ahead of th... Phil Smith

Sunderland coach Michael Proctor.

SAFC's U23s situation explained Joe Nicholson

Joe Littlewood playing for Leeds United Under-18s.

SAFC still monitoring Leeds defender

Joe Littlewood playing for Leeds Under-18s.

SAFC take Leeds defender and Stoke winger on trial Joe Nicholson

The Academy of Light.

Sunderland monitoring non-league winger Joe Nicholson

Mike Dodds and Michael Proctor. Picture by Martin Swinney

SAFC coach provides encouraging Alex Neil verdict Joe Nicholson

Sunderland Under-23s coach Michael Proctor.

Why first-team players made U23s appearances as Liverpool trialist departs Joe Nicholson

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 09: A General view of the Stadium of Light prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Northampton Town at Stadium of Light on May 09, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Youth prospect reacts after signing contract with Sunderland James Copley

Sunderland's Academy of Light

Sunderland strengthen U23 squad after trialist agrees permanent deal Phil Smith

Sean Wilson training with Liverpool Under-23s.

Liverpool defender training with SAFC Joe Nicholson

Patrick Roberts playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

Why Roberts played for SAFC U23s against Stoke Joe Nicholson

Benji Kimpioka playing for Sunderland's first team. Picture by FRANK REID

Injury updates on two SAFC youngsters

Sunderland Under-23s coach Michael Proctor.

More trialists expected at SAFC as Proctor provides update Joe Nicholson

Benji Kimpioka scored for Sunderland's first team during December's 5-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

SAFC assessing double injury setback after cup exit for U23s Joe Nicholson

Sunderland coach Michael Proctor.

Michael Proctor reflects on massively disappointing spell Joe Nicholson

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is still working on a deal to bring Roy Keane back to the club

Where Sunderland's head coach search stands as crucial AFC Wimbledon clash nears Phil Smith

Sunderland's search for Lee Johnson's replacement continues

Live Next SAFC manager RECAP - Dodds and Proctor to take interim charge Joe Nicholson

Mike Dodds is head of the new interim management team at Sunderland

Who is Mike Dodds? What you need to know about the head of Sunderland's interim ... Phil Smith

Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman

Kristjaan Speakman confirms and explains Sunderland's new interim management tea... Phil Smith

Sunderland youngster Benji Kimpioka

Lee Johnson sends this clear message to Benji Kimpioka as he looks to kickstart ... Phil Smith

Former U23s boss Elliott Dickman

These are the next steps Sunderland will take after Elliott Dickman's Newcastle ... Phil Smith

Sunderland coach Elliott Dickman.

Long-serving SAFC coach set to join Newcastle in shock move Joe Nicholson

Stephen Wearne scores against Lincoln City last week

Explained: How Sunderland are trying to bring the first team and academy groups ... Phil Smith

Stephen Wearne celebrates his goal against Lincoln City last week

This is how Sunderland will approach selection against Manchester United Phil Smith

Phil Jevons, pictured during his playing days. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images).

Lee Johnson reveals exactly what ex-Everton coach Phil Jevons will bring Phil Smith

Michael Proctor (above) and Mike Dodds have taken charge of Sunderland's under-23s side following Elliott Dickman's departure.

Sunderland's U23s situation explained plus verdict on new signing

Sunderland goalkeeping coach David Preece

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

Sunderland's U23 group is being rebuilt for the season ahead

How Sunderland's U23 squad is being rebuilt for new campaign Phil Smith

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Sunderland take ex-Portsmouth midfielder on trial Richard Mennear

Sunderland coach Michael Proctor. Picture: Ian Horrocks

Sunderland coach reveals summer transfer plans as host of new signings eyed Mark Donnelly

Picture: Ian Horrocks

Sunderland under-23 coach tips players for first-team opportunities

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Sunderland coach makes prediction after Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' 'fantastic' gesture Mark Donnelly

Michael Proctor (left) with Elliott Dickman

Sunderland coach hails under-23 squad as Hawkes and Younger fire side to final Mark Donnelly

Behind the scenes at Fleetwood 2-1 Sunderland

Behind the scenes at Fleetwood 2-1 Sunderland Mark Donnelly