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Neil Critchley

QPR have sacked manager Neil Critchley after just 12 games in charge. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

QPR sack Critchley after SAFC and Middlesbrough defeats Joe Nicholson

Jack Clarke celebrates his superb first goal against QPR

Inside another outstanding night on the road for SAFC - and how they did it Phil Smith

Luke O'Nien puts Sunderland ahead at QPR

'Very harsh': QPR boss quizzed on his future in verdict on SAFC defeat Phil Smith

FLEETWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Critchley looks on ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Fleetwood Town and Queens Park Rangers at Highbury Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Fleetwood, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Sunderland praised for playing 'very good football' James Copley

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Tommy Conway of Bristol City holds off Jake Clarke-Salter of Queens Park Rangers during the Sky Bet Championship between Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers at Ashton Gate on October 01, 2022 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Team news: QPR suffer massive double injury blow James Copley

Wigan Athletic sacked manager Leam Richardson. (Photo by Daniel Smith/Getty Images)

Two Championship clubs looking for new managers heading into World Cup break Joe Nicholson

Wolves loanee Theo Corbeanu playing for Blackpool.

The inside track on Blackpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Roy Keane looks on prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Three former Sunderland managers linked with vacant Championship job James Copley

Regan Charles-Cook playing for Ross County. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Gossip: SAFC linked with SPL winger Joe Nicholson

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Ron-Thorben Hoffmann of Sunderland gives instructions during 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)

SAFC player set for exit sends emotional social media message to supporters James Copley

Elliot Embleton playing for Sunderland.

Embleton opens up on strange feeling at Blackpool and his aspirations at SAFC Joe Nicholson

Owen Dale.

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

Jordan Gabriel.

SAFC 'target' reveals reasons behind Blackpool switch after Forest departure James Copley

Aiden O'Brien celebrates his second goal at Bloomfield Road

This is how Sunderland's brilliant, last-minute cup win just played out Phil Smith

Neil Critchley

Blackpool boss reveals what he is expecting from SAFC ahead of Carabao Cup clash James Copley

Neil Critchley, Manager of Blackpool.

Blackpool boss reveals injury worry ahead of Sunderland clash in Carabao Cup

Elliot Embleton has enjoyed a successful pre-season campaign for Sunderland

Speakman gives update on Elliot Embleton's Sunderland future Phil Smith

Jordan Gabriel

Blackpool boss responds to questions over Elliot Embleton and Jordan Gabriel Mark Donnelly

Sunderland midfielder Elliot Embleton

What Johnson said on Elliot Embleton's Sunderland future Phil Smith

Blackpool boss drops summer spending hint amid links with Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

Blackpool boss drops summer spending hint amid Embleton links Mark Donnelly

Reece James of Sunderland celebrates at the full-time whistle after the Sky Bet League One match between Gillingham and Sunderland at Priestfield Stadium on August 22, 2018 in Gillingham, United Kingdom.

Ex-Sunderland defender signs Championship side amidst Elliot Embleton talk James Copley

Sunderland's clear stance on Elliot Embleton's future amid transfer rumours

Sunderland's clear stance on Elliot Embleton's future amid transfer rumours Mark Donnelly

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Neil Critchley, Manager of Blackpool, looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Blackpool and Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road on May 04, 2021 in Blackpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Blackpool boss delivers interesting verdict ahead of Lincoln second-leg James Copley

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley.

Round-up: Blackpool boss ready for play-off changes Joe Nicholson

Elliot Embleton

Blackpool issue crucial Elliot Embleton recall update ahead of play-offs Mark Donnelly

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Cameron Jerome of Milton Keynes Dons in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Milton Keynes Dons and Plymouth Argyle at Stadium mk on March 16, 2021 in Milton Keynes, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Striker that hammered Sunderland on Twitter could be set to leave rivals James Copley

Sullay Kaikai gives Blackpool the lead at the Stadium of Light

Why Blackpool changed their system for Sunderland win Phil Smith

: Carlos Mendes Gomes of Morecambe runs with the ball during the Sky Bet League Two match between Bradford City and Morecambe.

SAFC eye 15 goal attacker as Phillips states what could be a 'big boost' James Copley

Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

Johnson's clear message on Embleton's future Phil Smith

Karl Robinson, manager of Oxford United reacts during the Sky Bet League One Play-off Semi Final 1st Leg match between Oxford United and Blackpool.

'It’s been a long season' - Oxford United boss Karl Robinson reacts as Blackpool...

Charlie Wyke sees a shot saved by Chris Maxwell

Blackpool boss delivered this verdict on the key to their win over Sunderland Phil Smith

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley.

SAFC round-up: Blackpool boss makes admission ahead of Cats clash Joe Nicholson

Dion Sanderson of Sunderland reacts during the Sky Bet League One match between Accrington Stanley and Sunderland at The Crown Ground on March 17, 2021.

What is known about the Dion Sanderson injury rumours James Copley

Neil Critchley

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley makes this Sunderland prediction Mark Donnelly

Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

The deadline day call paying off for Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

The Blackpool verdict on Elliot Embleton that will encourage Sunderland fans Phil Smith

Sunderland loanee Elliot Embleton featured for Blackpool against Ipswich Town on Saturday - and his manager was enthused

Blackpool boss makes this Elliot Embleton prediction after his debut Mark Donnelly

How Elliot Embleton fared on his Blackpool debut as Sunderland loan duo suffer varying fortunes

How Elliot Embleton fared on his Blackpool debut after Sunderland loan exit Mark Donnelly

Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

Embleton discusses his big Sunderland loan decision Phil Smith

Sunderland player Elliot Embleton.

Blackpool boss admits his surprise at landing Sunderland midfielder Richard Mennear

Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

Sunderland explain 'clear plan' after youngster seals shock Blackpool loan Phil Smith

Blackpool's visit to the Stadium of Light has been rearranged

New date announced for Blackpool clash Phil Smith

Scott Fraser was a pre-salary cap target for Sunderland after leaving Burton Albion

Garbutt and Fraser discuss summer moves after SAFC interest Mark Donnelly

Luke Garbutt has joined Sunderland's League One rivals, Blackpool

Garbutt reacts after joining Sunderland's rivals Mark Donnelly

Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson watches the Carlisle United friendly.

SAFC target on trial at Blackpool Richard Mennear

Former Manchester United left-back Demetri Mitchell was on trial at Sunderland earlier this month.

Blackpool assessing former SAFC trialist plus reported Will Grigg inquiry Joe Nicholson

Former Sunderland midfielder Ethan Robson

Robson opens up on Blackpool move Phil Smith

Sunderland could be asked to play a competitive game in just 19 days’ time – according to one League One manager.

SAFC could be asked to play in 19 days' time Mark Donnelly

Former Sunderland midfielder Ethan Robson has joined Blackpool

What SAFC sources told Blackpool about Ethan Robson Mark Donnelly

Ethan Robson has signed for Blackpool.

Blackpool sign ex-Sunderland midfielder Richard Mennear