Tom Watson

Eliezer Mayenda of Sunderland celebrates scoring with teammates Chemsdine Talbi and Habib Diarra.

How SAFC and Aston Villa's net spend compares to PL rivals this season

Chemsdine Talbi of Sunderland celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland.

SAFC net spend compared to Premier League rivals ahead of Spurs visit

Sunderland players celebrate winning the penalty shoot-out as Jordan Pickford of Everton (R) congratulates them during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Everton and Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

How much each PL place is worth in prize money for Sunderland & rivals

Sunderland players.

Sunderland's summer transfer net spend compared to PL rivals

What happened to the players who left Sunderland in the summer?

Early Brighton team news ahead of Sunderland clash on Saturday

Sunderland's Kryil Louis-Dreyfus.

How Sunderland's five-year net spend compares to Premier League rivals

Regis Le Bris’ squad was heavily bolstered this summer.

Sunderland's net spend compared to Wolves & other Premier League clubs

Tommy Watson won promotion with Sunderland in the summer.

Ex-SAFC youngster Tommy Watson enjoys stunning full Brighton debut

Regis Le Bris is very popular on Wearside

Regis Le Bris' win percentage compared to other Sunderland managers

Tommy Watson

Watson sends emotional message to Cats fans after Brighton transfer

The Sunderland team of the 1890s with Tom Watson pictured second left on the middle row.

Sunderland's most successful boss shares his name with a top SAFC star

SAFC's wide and attacking midfield positions assessed

Five SAFC youngsters to watch out for in pre-season

SAFC coach delivers Tom Watson verdict after U21s progress

Three exciting SAFC prospects to watch out for in pre-season
Sunderland’s under-21s side have impressed this season - with Graeme Murty’s side reaching the semi-finals of Premier League 2.
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Ellis Taylor

Sunderland man's message after West Ham win amid contract uncertainty

U21s coach reveals two players who gave team talk before shootout win

Sunderland under-21s players celebrate after beating West Ham on penalties in the quarter-finals of Premier League 2.

SAFC U21s player ratings after West Ham penalty shootout win

Moments you may have missed against Sheffield Wednesday

Moments you may have missed against Millwall

U21s coach gives honest verdict on Tom Watson's first-team prospects

SAFC U21s coach reacts to Boro loss and explains team selection

Tom Watson warming up for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

SAFC U21s player ratings after Middlesbrough loss

Sunderland's under-18 team. Photo courtesy of Be Cuthbertson.

Rigg and Watson play 90 mins as SAFC reach FA Youth Cup fifth round

After interest from multiple Premier League clubs, the 17-year-old winger has signed his first professional contract with Sunderland, penning a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland coach's exciting Watson verdict after Clarke comparisons

Chris Rigg in action for Sunderland's under-18s against Middlesbrough.

Rigg starts and Clarke clone impresses in front of Dodds and Carrick
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough in the FA Youth Cup: Jack Clarke clone impresses once again at Stadium of Light.
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Rigg was part of England's U17 World Cup squad and recently traveled back from Indonesia after Ryan Garry's side were knocked out of the tournament by Uzbekistan last Wednesday. The teenager has trained with Sunderland's squad this week.

Two SAFC first team players feature as Cats face Boro in FA Youth Cup

Mixed fortunes for SAFC trio on international duty with England

SAFC coach explains future aims after international call-ups

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Transfers: Man City eye highly-rated 16-year-old Sunderland prospect

Johnson, 18, made his first senior start during this season’s Carabao Cup match against Crewe and signed a new three-year deal at the club this month.

Round-up: Sunderland duo linked with exit as Speakman eyes striker

The young Sunderland player would have featured more during Sunderland's pre-season but suffered a back injury which is still keeping him out.

Sunderland youngster wanted by Nottingham Forest for £300k - reports

The young Sunderland player would have featured more during Sunderland's pre-season but suffered a back injury which is still keeping him out.

Sunderland handed contract boost as starlet pens new deal - reports

Sunderland endured a frustrating night at the Stadium of Light

Mowbray explains his key SAFC calls and why his team fell short at the SoL

Chris Rigg becomes Sunderland's youngest-ever first-team player at 15 years and 203 days during the FA Cup third-round match against Shrewsbury Town.

Sunderland player confirms season-ending injury with eight now unavailable

Niall Huggins playing for Sunderland. Picture: Frank Reid

Huggins' latest injury setback explained after U21s withdrawal

Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg.

The two Sunderland youngsters aiming to make Championship impression

Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg

Mowbray names the SAFC youngsters in line for a massive opportunity

Chris Rigg has made three appearances for Sunderland's first team in the FA Cup this season.

SAFC U18s thrash Newcastle as two players bag a brace

Academy of Light

Highly-rated SAFC teenager earns England youth call-up

Sunderland and England Under-21 goalkeeper Anthony Patterson.

Why Sunderland and England goalkeeper is destined for greatness

The Stadium of Light by Chris Fryatt.

Highly-rated 16-year-old Sunderland youngster set for first-team chance

Teenager Chris Rigg came off the bench for Sunderland in their FA Cup win at Shrewsbury. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

The SAFC dressing room verdict on Chris Rigg

Chris Rigg on international duty

Tony Mowbray makes a big Chris Rigg claim ahead of FA Cup third round

Chris Rigg in action for England U16s

'Every chance': The story of Chris Rigg's Sunderland rise & what's next

Chris Rigg

Mowbray set to hand Newcastle United target major opportunity

Together again - Tom Watson and Tom Robson.

Colliery pals are reunited at last

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make an announcement about Step 4 of the roadmap on Monday, July 12. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images.

The Covid measures you think should remain in place

These are Sunderland's most successful managers - ranked according to their win percentage

These are Sunderland's most successful managers of all time

Shadow culture secretary Tracy Brabin responds to social media criticism of her ...

The BBC says free TV licences will only be available to over-75s receiving Pension Credit from next year

Over-75s to lose automatic right to free TV licence. What do you think?

The BBC says free TV licences will only be available to over-75s receiving Pension Credit from next year

Anger over means testing for over-75s free TV licences

McDonald's has come under fire for its Monopoly promotion, which critics say will encourage unhealthy eating.

McDonald's under fire for Monopoly promotion as it's revealed TV junk food adver...

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32 homeless people die in North East as 'abhorrent' death toll leaps 71%

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