- Healthcare regulator chief quits
- Scrap NHS Bill, says Royal College
- GPs 'overpaid for ghost patients'
- Mild weather hits Centrica profits
- Weight loss operations up by 12%
- Net immigration steady at 250,000
- Toddler critically ill after crash
- Son's tribute to funnyman Carson
- Adoption process to be speeded up
- MEP arrested over 'fraud' claims
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- Tube staff under attack, says RMT
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
Sunderland AFC
Sunderland’s Fraizer Campbell called up to England squad for Holland game
FRAIZER Campbell’s stunning return from injury continued today after the Sunderland striker was named in the England squad for next week’s friendly with Holland.
Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill says Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos will get first-team chances
MARTIN O’NEILL believes deadline-day signings Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos will have a part to play in Sunderland’s season, despite barely featuring so far.
Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan could be set to stay with United Arab Emirates club Al-Ain
AL-AIN coach Cosmin Olaroiu is confident Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan will convert his loan deal into a permanent move during the summer.
Sunderland’s Craig Gardner hails boss Martin O’Neill as a ‘top, top manager’
CRAIG Gardner says he holds no grudges against Martin O’Neill for selling him while manager of Aston Villa.
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Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane is considering returning to Aston Villa in the summer – the Mirror
Sunderland’s Kieran Richardson desperate for Wembley return after FA Cup win over Arsenal
KIERAN Richardson is desperate to live the Wembley dream with Sunderland – five years after playing in the opening game at the national stadium.
Niall Quinn quits Black Cats shock
SUNDERLAND FC today announced that Niall Quinn has decided to step down from his role at the football club after six years.
Sunderland have to face bogey side Everton away in FA Cup quarter-finals
SUNDERLAND will have to travel to Goodison Park to face bogey side Everton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole says team deserved 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal
SUNDERLAND midfielder Lee Cattermole said the 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal was just reward for the Black Cats.
SAFC boss taken aback by rise of James McClean
MARTIN O’Neill says he has been taken aback by wing wonder James McClean’s rise to prominence.
Sunderland boss welcomes back Cattermole ahead of Arsenal cup clash
MARTIN O’Neill has welcomed the resumption of competition for places in Sunderland’s ranks, with skipper Lee Cattermole now in contention for a comeback.
Sunderland star pledges future ahead of Arsenal cup clash
CRAIG Gardner says tales of his homesickness have been over-exaggerated.
Sunderland’s Stephane Sessegnon hails impact of Jack Colback and Craig Gardner in midfield
STEPHANE Sessegnon has praised the impact of double act Jack Colback and Craig Gardner in making light of Sunderland’s injury-hit midfield.
Cats star McClean will play for Ireland says O’Shea
JOHN O’SHEA is confident James McClean will ultimately play a major role on the international stage despite missing out on a place in the Republic of Ireland squad.
Sunderland’s Seb Larsson is hurt at Arsenal defeat – and wants FA Cup revenge!
SEB Larsson insists FA Cup success against Arsenal won’t necessarily compensate for the loss of Sunderland’s unbeaten home record under Martin O’Neill.
Sunderland’s Martin O’Neill says Arsenal defeat can be a learning experience
MARTIN O’Neill predicted Saturday’s defeat to Arsenal will become part of Sunderland’s learning curve as they look to improve as a side for the remainder of this season.
Arsenal’s Thierry Henry and Arsene Wenger pay tribute to Sunderland’s fans after 2-1 win at Stadium of Light
THIERRY Henry and Arsene Wenger praised Sunderland fans for their sportsmanship in applauding the French legend on to the pitch in his last appearance in England this season.
Sunderland fall to last-minute farewell winner by Arsenal’s Thierry Henry
THIERRY Henry’s farewell to English league football had a sting in the tale for Sunderland – the Arsenal goalscoring legend snatching all three points for his team with a 90th minute winner, writes Graeme Anderson
O’Neill praise for Sunderland striker Sessegnon
MARTIN O’Neill has labelled Stephane Sessegnon as an “essential” ingredient in Sunderland’s resurgence.
Sunderland new boys Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos may have to wait to make their bows
WAYNE Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos will have to bide their time to be included in Sunderland’s starting line-up, admits Martin O’Neill.
Sunderland’s Phil Bardsley not afraid of tough schedule ahead of Arsenal game at Stadium of Light
PHIL Bardsley believes Sunderland must make light work of their hectic fixture schedule if they are to become one of the Premier League’s heavyweights.
Sunderland’s James McClean left out of Ireland squad by boss Trapattoni
SUNDERLAND winger James McClean was a shock absentee from the Republic of Ireland squad today.
Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill hopes Stephane Sessegnon is fit after FA Cup marathon against Middlesbrough
MARTIN O’Neill hopes Stephane Sessegnon suffers no after-effects of his match-winning display on Teesside.
Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill relieved to avoid penalties in FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough
MARTIN O’Neill admits he was a relieved man after Sunderland avoided the “lottery” of a penalty shoot-out against their neighbours.
Sunderland’s Stephane Sessegnon hails team effort after FA Cup win over Middlesbrough
STEPHANE Sessegnon today played down the impact of his scoring streak despite a fourth goal in eight ensuring Sunderland prevailed in the Tees-Wear derby.
Sunderland’s points haul even stuns boss Martin O’Neill
SUNDERLAND’S stunning points haul under Martin O’Neill has even taken aback the Black Cats boss.
Sunderland’s James McClean could soon be joined by more youngsters, says boss O’Neill
JAMES McClean further emphasised his meteoric rise under Martin O’Neill with a third goal of the season to seal Sunderland’s 1-0 success at Stoke City.
Sunderland’s John O’Shea says Stoke’s Robert Huth knew of red card risk
JOHN O’Shea says players know they are currently walking a tightrope as officials clamp down on tough tackling.
James McClean’s goal seals Sunderland victory over Stoke City
JAMES McClean’s third goal of the season ensured Sunderland’s resurrection continued with a fifth win in six after scrapping out a 1-0 success at 10-man Stoke City.
Cats striker Bendtner to wear mask
NICKLAS Bendtner is to be fitted with a face mask in order to speed his return to Sunderland first-team action.
Sunderland’s Sessegnon hails his new strike partner Fraizer Campbell
STEPHANE Sessegnon believes he can form an effective double-act with strike partner Fraizer Campbell after the duo helped Sunderland coast past Norwich City.
Canaries will take some grounding
SIMON MIGNOLET believes Norwich’s well-oiled machine provides a sterner test than more high-profile opponents.
SAFC pursuit of Kevin Davies could go all way to deadline
SUNDERLAND’S pursuit of Bolton hitman Kevin Davies is set to go all the way to the wire today with Martin O’Neill insisting he will not be held to ransom over the signing of the 34-year-old.
Sunderland’s Fraizer Campbell reflects on fairytale goal in FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough
FRAIZER Campbell insists he always confident of making a mark this season after sparing Sunderland’s blushes with a fairytale return in the Wear-Tees derby, writes Chris Young.
Sunderland’s Fraizer Campbell rescues dramatic FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough
FRAIZER Campbell made a dramatic return from his injury misery to keep Sunderland’s FA Cup dreams alive and deny Middlesbrough a famous victory.
SAFC star Titus Bramble suffers fitness setback
TITUS Bramble has suffered a setback in his bid to return to first-team proceedings.
Sunderland’s Wickham hardened to derbries ahead of Boro cup clash
CONNOR Wickham’s baptism of fire to the Premier League was a harrowing one.
Sunderland boss O’Neill wary of letting down fans in FA Cup derby game against Middlesbrough
MARTIN O’Neill admits he is wary of “letting down” supporters as he prepares for his North-East derby bow.
Sunderland ponder permanent deal for Bolton Wanderers’ England international Kevin Davies
SUNDERLAND are considering offering Bolton Wanderers’ icon Kevin Davies a permanent deal in order to clinch his move to the Stadium of Light.
Campbell ready for Sunderland’s cup clash with Middlesbrough
FRAIZER Campbell says he’s ready to play against Middlesbrough this weekend if he gets the call from manager Martin O’Neill.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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