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Aji Alese with PFA Community Liaison Executive Ben Parker.

SAFC's Aji Alese 'proud' to be PFA ambassador for work with Foundation

Former Sunderland forward Chris Maguire

Chris Maguire serves suspension after FA confirm results of betting hearing

Chris Maguire's situation was again a talking point at Hartlepool United's fan forum event. Picture by FRANK REID

Chris Maguire contract 'off the table'

Sunderland fans inside of the Stadium of Light.

Live Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Dion Sanderson latest amidst £2m reports

Sunderland were opposed to the salary cap rules that have now been overturned

Exactly what the major salary cap developments mean for Sunderland explained

The EFL have moved to introduce regular testing in League One

Sunderland to test twice a week for COVID-19 after key EFL agreement

EFL match ball. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

EFL set to introduce regular Covid testing amid spiralling match postponements

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC Q&A - with the takeover, transfers and more under the spotlight

Takeovers and transfers: Phil Smith's SAFC Q&A

Portsmouth could yet pursue legal action over the salary cap decision, according to chief executive Mark Catlin

SAFC salary cap ally consider legal action

New salary cap rules will have major implications for Sunderland and their rivals

The major transfer implications facing Sunderland after salary cap decision

The PFA have hit out at the salary cap plans facing League One

PFA slam League One salary cap plans

Charlie Wyke in action for Sunderland.

Rodwell gives staff and player pay update

Jon McLaughlin has signed a two-year deal with Rangers.

SAFC news RECAP: Defender in demand

Former Sunderland and Hartlepool United defender Darren Williams.

Ex-SAFC defender opens up about mental health

Jim Rodwell insists that the season must resume when safe to do so

Rodwell has this suggestion for PFA & EFL

Jon McLaughlin. Portsmouth FC 1-0 Sunderland AFC Fratton Park Portsmouth EFL1 01-02-2020. Picture by FRANK REID.

League One forward reveals player fears over futures
A League One PFA representative has raised concerns that over a thousand EFL players could be ‘lost to the game’ this summer.
Phil Smith

The leaked WhatsApp voice recording that could shape Sunderland's season

The explosive leaked WhatsApp message that could shape SAFC's season

All football has been suspended.

New EFL and PFA proposals could see wage deferrals in April

Duncan Watmore is one of a host of Sunderland players out of contract in the summer

Duncan Watmore discusses his SAFC contract situation

Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald.

Premier League announce £125million funding package to help EFL and National Lea...

A Sunderland fan pictured.

SAFC takeover news RECAP: Charlie Methven makes financial claim

Luke O'Nien.

SAFC news RECAP: EFL and Premier League hold crunch talks

Football is suspended until April 30 at the earliest.

Crunch talks over player wages will drag into another 48-hours

Sunderland have put a number of non-playing staff on furlough leave

Number of Sunderland's non-playing staff placed on furlough

Clubs throughout the EFL are plotting their way through the current crisis

The key football summit that is going to be held on Friday

Premier League and EFL further suspend football matches until April 30

Bolton Wanderers.

Bolton Wanderers saved after sale goes through to Football Ventures
Bolton have been sold to Football Ventures (Whites) Limited, the club's administrators have announced.
Richard Mennear

League One TOTY based on most minutes played

League One Team of The Year based on most minutes played - including Sunderland,...

League One TOTY based on most minutes played

League One Team of The Year based on most minutes played - including Sunderland,...

Elliot Embleton. Getty Images.

The inside track on Elliot Embleton's Grimsby Town loan spell as Sunderland ace ...

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor.

David Preece: There were two sides of the PFA coin but it has the scope to do be...

Didier Ndong.

Sunderland boss Jack Ross responds to Didier Ndong's bold statement

Sunderland boss Jack Ross

Jack Ross on player power and recruitment as Sunderland look to learn lessons fr...

Patrick Lally, director of education at the PFA, on a visit to Sunderland.

PFA gives its backing to Sunderland's Tall Ships Races

Joleon Lescott warms up during the Sunderland and Tottenham game on Tuesday night.

Joleon Lescott: No-brainer to join up with Sunderland boss David Moyes again

Beth Mead celebrates with her award

Sunderland striker's 'honour' after being crowned Young Player of the Year

Beth Mead

Sunderland star faces Chelsea and Man City rivals for PFA awards

Adam Johnson

Sunderland can learn from Adam Johnson case and lead way forward for football

Former Sunderland chief executive Margaret Byrne

Margaret Byrne: 'It was a serious error of judgement and I accept full responsib...

Adam Johnson has been told to expect a jail sentence after his conviction on child sex charges.

SAFC's silence over 10 key questions on its handling of the Adam Johnson case

Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson: Ten questions the Sunderland Echo has put to SAFC bosses

Steve Harper has accused the PFA of failing players who have hung up their boots or are about to retire.

Sunderland keeper Steve Harper accuses PFA of failing players nearing end of the...

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