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SUNDERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 23: Dean Whitehead of Sunderland runs with the ball during the Carling Cup Third Round Match between Sunderland and Northampton Town at the Stadium of Light on September 23, 2008 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland captain Dean Whitehead makes Turkey switch to join Besiktas James Copley

Lewis Cass has agreed to join Port Vale.

Newcastle United defender opens up on departure Miles Starforth

Former Sunderland forward Josh Hawkes

Josh Hawkes sends classy farewell message to Sunderland and 'brilliant' supporte... Phil Smith

Sunderland were beaten at Arsenal.

Sunderland fan blog: January will be a key month but Cats can be proud of Arsena... Finlay Anderson, SAFC fan

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson

Revealed: The cash Sunderland have earned from four wins in Carabao Cup James Copley

Sunderland's Alex Pritchard.

Johnson issues Pritchard and Xhemajli injury update ahead of QPR clash James Copley

Rebecca Welch, the first woman to take charge of an English Football League match, alongside University of Sunderland Vice Chancellor Sir David Bell.

Picture: DAVID WOOD

Education History making female referee awarded honorary fellowship by city’s university Neil Fatkin

General view inside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City at Hillsborough Stadium.

SAFC fans' favour to stranded director as rivals experience violent disorder James Copley

Lee Johnson and Dennis Cirkin.

This is the cash figure that SAFC have roughly earned from wins in Carabao Cup James Copley

Leon Dajaku

Phillips reveals interesting Leon Dajaku update ahead of Wigan Athletic clash James Copley

Aiden O'Brien celebrates scoring Sunderland's winning goal at Blackpool.

O’Brien opens up on his role at SAFC and this season's target Joe Nicholson

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

SAFC draw League One opposition in Carabao Cup third round Jordan Cronin

Lee Johnson and Dennis Cirkin.

The cash SAFC have earned from wins over Blackpool and Port Vale in Carabao Cup James Copley

Carabao Cup ball

Carabao Cup third round: Could SAFC face NUFC? When is the draw? James Copley

West Ham United loanee Frederik Alves

Johnson drops team news hints ahead of cup clash Phil Smith

Alex Pritchard playing for Sunderland.

Latest Sunderland AFC News Pritchard opens up on Covid-19 setback and impressions of Sunderland Joe Nicholson

Anthony Patterson.

Why Anthony Patterson has replaced Lee Burge in SAFC's starting XI Joe Nicholson

BURSLEM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Lee Johnson, Head Coach of Sunderland looks on prior to the Carabao Cup First Round match between Port Vale and Sunderland at Vale Park on August 10, 2021 in Burslem, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

The cash figures SAFC could earn from Carabao Cup following Port Vale win James Copley

Alex Pritchard ahead of Sunderland's Carabao Cup game against Port Vale.

How SAFC can utilise Alex Pritchard's ability Joe Nicholson

The Roar Podcast - Brought to you by the Sunderland Echo.

Podcast: Cirkin update and analysis as SAFC defeat Wigan and Port Vale James Copley

Dennis Cirkin

Cirkin to SAFC latest as reason behind collapsed deal for starlet is revealed James Copley

Aiden O'Brien after scoring from the penalty spot against Port Vale.

The moments might you might have missed at Port Vale Joe Nicholson

Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke.

Port Vale boss slams refereeing performance after Carabao Cup exit Joe Nicholson

Will Grigg playing for Sunderland.

What SAFC fans are saying about Lee Johnson's team selection at Port Vale Joe Nicholson

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Kevin Phillips urges Sunderland to get transfer for Exeter City full-back done a... Joe Buck

Sunderland face Port Vale tonight in the League Cup.

Live SAFC news RECAP: Lee Johnson drops team selection hint Richard Mennear

Josh Hawkes is one of a number of Sunderland youngsters who could feature at Port Vale

Johnson drops major Sunderland team news hints Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.

Latest Sunderland AFC News SAFC transfer news RECAP: Lee Johnson targets striker and defenders Richard Mennear

Aiden O'Brien scores against Port Vale earlier this year

Sunderland discover Carabao Cup first round opponents Phil Smith

Referee Rebecca Welch.

Washington referee Rebecca Welch impresses as she becomes the first woman to be ... PA writer

The quarter final draw of the Papa John's Trophy has been made

Sunderland to face League One rivals in Papa John's Trophy quarter final Mark Donnelly

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Johnson opens up on home form, Sunderland tenure so far and why he's optimistic Phil Smith

Jordan Willis in action at Plough Lane

Johnson hails return of 'Championship level' Sunderland star Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch has tested positive for COVID-19

Sunderland forward tests positive for COVID-19 Phil Smith

Lee Johnson. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

'I will start a riot' - Sunderland fans react to team news vs Wimbledon Jason Jones

Aiden O'Brien is targeting a run in the Sunderland side - as he looks to fire the side up the League One table.

Aiden O'Brien has this strong message as he aims to fire Sunderland up the table Mark Donnelly

The Sunderland team fans want to see named against AFC Wimbledon - with five changes

FIVE changes: The Sunderland team fans want to see against Wimbledon Mark Donnelly

Sunderland youngster Dan Neil

Johnson outlines Dan Neil loan stance and has PL comparison fans will love Phil Smith

Lee Johnson

SAFC transfer news RECAP: Johnson eyes new signings after setback Mark Donnelly

The Roar! Sunderland takeover and transfer insight ahead of crucial fortnight plus AFC Wimbledon preview

The Roar! Sunderland takeover and transfer insight plus AFC Wimbledon preview Mark Donnelly

Carl Winchester became Sunderland's first January signing last week

Johnson explains Carl Winchester's Sunderland role and has firm prediction Phil Smith

Lee Johnson has a big decision to make over Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

This Sunderland youngster has given Lee Johnson a big decision to make Mark Donnelly

All the latest League One transfer gossip from around the web.

Sunderland's promotion rivals lose £1.5m star as L1 outfit sign £600k striker James Copley