Paul Heckingbottom

Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom

Preston boss hits back at timewasting criticism in Sunderland draw

Smith loses control of game as Le Bris cracks 12-men joke to press

Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom

Preston boss explains what happened in lengthy Sunderland delay

Paul Heckingbottom

Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom names Sunderland players he 'likes'

Preston boss delivers fitness update ahead of Sunderland visit

Paul Heckingbottom believes Alan Browne will be disappointed with his lack of first team football at Sunderland.

Paul Heckingbottom names key difference that Sunderland have this year

Will Still

Still remains overwhelming favourite as Terry & Lampard feature

Sunderland handed double managerial blow as Leeds star sends warning

Former Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom

Heckingbottom emerging as frontrunner with rivals close to appointment

Ex-Denmark international emerges as 'shock' head coach candidate

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Where head coach search stands, the contenders & what happens next

Niall Quinn has been given odds 100/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year.

Next SAFC manager odds: New prices on Keane, Still, Heckingbottom and Rohl

Paul Heckingbottom was dismissed by Sheffield United in December. Image: Darren Staples/AFP via Getty Images)

Heckingbottom will have to accept just one member of backroom staff

Alex Neil

Ex-Sunderland man linked with Championship job after Cats return talk

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

£20m Louis-Dreyfus rumours emerge with major next head coach update

Sunderland put manager 'at top' of shortlist amid interest in keeper
All the latest news surrounding Sunderland as they prepare for an Easter Monday clash with Blackburn Rovers.
Jamie Kemble

Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman

Birmingham rival Sunderland as Dodds and Heckingbottom chances shorten

Paul Heckingbottom

Ex-Sunderland man with Championship promotion on CV sacked

Anthony Patterson makes a save from Iliman N'Diaye

The interesting post-match comments that highlighted what SAFC need next

Sheffield United scored a controversial winner on Wednesday night

Mowbray reveals referee apologised over winner and blasts officiating standards

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus at the Stadium of Light. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Moments you may have missed against Sheffield United

Sunderland fell to defeat against Sheffield United on Wednesday night

Sheff Utd boss gives interesting insight into setting his side up to beat SAFC

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Tommy Doyle of Sheffield United celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Sheffield United and Coventry City at Bramall Lane on December 26, 2022 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Paul Heckingbottom explains absence of key man ahead of Sunderland clash

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: A general view from inside the stadium ahead of kickoff during the Sky Bet Championship between Sheffield United and Stoke City at Bramall Lane on January 14, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Sunderland's rivals 'close' to £90m takeover by mystery African billionaire

Chelsea midfielder Xavier Simons has emerged as a target for a host of Championship clubs before deadline day (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Gossip: Millwall 'eye’ Chelsea youngster ahead of Cats clash

Ellis Simms of Everton looks on during the Premier League match against Southampton at Goodison Park.

Everton eye £22m-rated forward - could mean Ellis Simms returns to Sunderland

A general view from inside the stadium ahead of kick-off during the Sky Bet Championship between Sheffield United and Stoke City. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images).

This is why Sheffield United have been placed under a transfer embargo
Sheffield United have been placed under a transfer embargo after defaulting on a payment to another club, the English Football League has confirmed.
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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray looks on from the touchline during the Sky Bet Championship between Sunderland and Blackpool at Stadium of Light on October 04, 2022 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray nominated for award

Cameron Archer playing for Aston Villa in pre-season. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Updates on two players previously linked with SAFC

This is what opposition managers have said about Sunderland's return to the Championship (Picture by FRANK REID)

What rival managers have said about Sunderland’s return to the Championship

Ross Stewart and Sunderland's attacking approach have won praise early in the season

The verdict on SAFC's Championship return - in the eyes of their opponents

Lynden Gooch applauds the travelling Sunderland support at the end of the game

SAFC defeat highlights one major concern but post-match scenes say everything

Sheffield United score their second at Bramall Lane on Wednesday night

'Credit to them': Why Paul Heckingbottom had post-match praise for SAFC

Sheffield United player Sander Berge shoots to score the opening goal during the Championship between Middlesbrough and Sheffield United at Riverside Stadium. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The inside track on Sheffield United

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Middlesbrough player Anfernee Dijksteel challenges Billy Sharp of Sheffield United during the Sky Bet Championship between Middlesbrough and Sheffield United at Riverside Stadium on August 14, 2022 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Sheffield United suffer injury blow with 264 goal striker potentially sidelined

Sheffield United player Sander Berge shoots to score the opening goal against Middlesbrough. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Championship news: Sheffield United fighting to keep key man

Monday’s EFL Championship rumours

Friday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Reda Khadra of Blackburn Rovers looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Derby County at Ewood Park on March 15, 2022 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

SAFC miss out on 'target' from Premier League club to Championship rivals

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29: Troy Parrott of Republic Of Ireland celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Lithuania at Aviva Stadium on March 29, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)

SAFC target being mentored by Harry Kane and Son as NUFC strengthen rivals

Essevee's Laurens De Bock and Oostende's David Atanga fight for the ball during a soccer match between Zulte-Waregem and KV Oostende, Wednesday 09 February 2022 in Waregem, a postponed match from day 22 of the 2021-2022 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO KURT DESPLENTER (Photo by KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Forgotten ex-Sunderland player signed by Jack Ross released by Leeds United

Brendan Galloway of Plymouth Argyle.

League One club to 'look after' ex-SAFC defender following serious knee injury

Paul Heckingbottom

Former SAFC man takes charge of Sheffield United

Sunderland are searching for a replacement for Phil Parkinson

The major changes heading for Sunderland explained

Former Sunderland boss Jack Ross

Former Sunderland boss Jack Ross reacts after being named Hibernian head coach

Former Sunderland manager Jack Ross.

Jack Ross keen to take Sunderland coach with him to Hibernian

Former Sunderland manager Jack Ross.

Ross among early favourites for Hearts and Hibernian jobs

Jack Ross has been linked with a move back to Scotland.

SAFC gossip: Manager linked with Cats exit after mixed start to season

Reading striker Marc McNulty is close to joining Sunderland on loan

Sunderland close in on deal for Reading striker

Former Sunderland coach Robbie Stockdale

Robbie Stockdale back in football as he teams up with former Sunderland defender

Paul Heckingbottom.

How Sunderland reined in Leeds United threat in thrilling Elland Road draw

George Honeyman in action against Leeds United earlier in the season.

Leeds United boss Paul Heckingbottom has this warning for squad ahead of Sunderl...

Patrick Bamford (right) celebrates his first goal for Boro against Leeds United. Picture by Bruce Rollinson

Patrick hat-trick gives Bamford big boost as Boro sink Leeds

Boro midfielder Grant Leadbitter. Picture by Frank Reid

Ex-Sunderland midfielder excited for Boro's 12-game play-off challenge

John OShea, Lee Camp and Tyias Browning can only look on in despair as Adam Matthews, right, deflects the ball into his own net against Ipswich Town last Saturday, a defeat that sees Sunderland second bottom in the league.

What the form book says about Sunderland's relegation rivals and what they need ...

Paul Heckingbottom

Ex-Sunderland target Paul Heckingbottom on verge of Leeds job - and it could boo...

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