Richie Wellens

Marc Leonard.

Rivals confirm manager call after SAFC loss as MK Dons eye Lee Johnson 'target'

Doncaster players warming up.

The inside track on Doncaster

Sunderland are scheduled to face Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light on Thursday, December 30.

Gossip: Sheffield Wednesday fixture in doubt

Richie Wellens. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Simon Grayson and John O'Shea among contenders for Doncaster Rovers job

Richie Wellens. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

League One rivals Doncaster Rovers sack Richie Wellens

Richie Wellens manager of Doncaster Rovers. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images).

League One boss charged with 'improper conduct' by the FA

The DW Stadium, the home of Wigan Athletic. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

CEO of Sunderland's promotion rivals hits back at 'buying the league' claims

Round-up: Kevin Phillips reveals excitement about Sunderland

Sunderland striker Aiden O'Brien

Wellens explains failed move for Aiden O'Brien

Rodrigo Vilca.

Newcastle United loan out 22-year-old forward

Sunderland striker Will Grigg.

Doncaster Rovers' pursuit of Sunderland striker Will Grigg receives deadline day...

Daniel Jebbison.

Donny boss confirms interest in Sunderland and Burton target

Ex-Newcastle United defender Jamie Sterry reveals why he signed new Hartlepool United contract despite Sunderland interest

Jamie Sterry reveals why he signed for Hartlepool despite Sunderland interest

A detailed view of a Doncaster Rovers corner flag.

Sunderland's League One rivals reveal budget details ahead of promotion battle n...

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Bristol Rovers.

SAFC linked with ex-Premier League player as Joey Barton suffers transfer blow

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

Phillips has this message for Speakman as SAFC's rivals make managerial decision
Sunderland are just days away from the start of the League One play-offs.

Darron Gibson.

Former Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson handed key role at Salford City

READING, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 22: Roy Keane, manager of Sunderland looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Reading and Sunderland at the Madejski Stadium on December 22, 2007 in Reading, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Roy Keane's classy gesture to tea lady revealed that Sunderland fans will love

Ipswich Town's Alan Judge

Ipswich Town winger slams this big Sunderland call

Mark Carruthers' non-league verdict

History beckons in the FA Cup - but it's a shame loyal supporters cannot attend

From touchline rows to Charlie Methven: The moments you probably missed as Sunderland beat Swindon Town

The moments you probably missed as Sunderland beat Swindon Town

Charlie Wyke tracks back during Sunderland's win at Swindon Town

Phil Smith's verdict on Sunderland's best win yet this season

Swindon manager Richie Wellens

Revealed: Swindon's game plan to try and beat Sunderland

Conor McLaughlin could make his first competitive start of 2020 for Sunderland on Saturday

The team our writers would pick as reshuffled Sunderland face Swindon

Swindon Town are set to be without a key man against Sunderland

Swindon Town set to be without key man against Sunderland

Swindon Town manager Richie Wellens

Swindon Town boss makes blunt transfer admission ahead of Sunderland clash

The Sunderland players.

SAFC news RECAP: Striker bid
In today’s transfer news, Rotherham United have received a bid for Blackpool and Sunderland ‘target’ Jerry Yates.

Sunderland-linked striker Jerry Yates

Sunderland could be pipped to striker 'target' Jerry Yates