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Sarll still feels Pools can improve when it comes to implementing his trademark press. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll refuses to get carried away with impressive press in Sunderland win

Sunderland defender Zak Johnson is enjoying his loan experience with Hartlepool United.

HUFC loan defender reveals 'main thing' about extending stay

Sam Greenwood made his first start for Middlesbrough in the win over Cardiff City. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Sam Greenwood's family dilemma ahead of Wear-Tees derby

Hartlepool United have granted Sunderland a further allocation ahead of their pre-season friendly in August. (Photo: Michael Driver | MI News)

Pools grant further allocation to Championship side

Ellis Taylor playing for Sunderland Under-21s.

Ellis Taylor's situation at SAFC explained

Hartlepool United's Ellis Taylor battles for possession with Morecambe's Shane McLoughlin during the EFL Trophy match between Morecambe and Hartlepool United at the Globe Arena. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

HUFC loan return intent explained

Hartlepool United loanee Ellis Taylor has featured a number of times for Sunderland under-21s in recent weeks. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United loanee captains Sunderland under-21s

Ellis Taylor has struggled for game time for Hartlepool United since his loan move from Sunderland. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

The possible break clause for Hartlepool United loanee

Teens had just passed Jacob’s Ladder in the Peak District when they spotted what they thought was a wild cat

Video: ‘Big cat’ feeding on ‘dead animal’ at Peak District beauty spot

Ellis Taylor joined Hartlepool United on a season-long loan from Sunderland. (Mark Fletcher) MI News & Sport Ltd

Paul Hartley on what impressed him about Sunderland youngster Ellis Taylor

Hartlepool United face Sunderland in their final pre-season friendly. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Jack Hamilton starts for Hartlepool United against Sunderland

Callum Cooke is looking forward to coming up against his boyhood club at the Suit Direct Stadium. Picture by FRANK REID

Callum Cooke relishing Sunderland friendly

The Teesside International Airport stand at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Hartlepool United issue Suit Direct Stadium update ahead of Sunderland friendly

Hartlepool United face Sunderland in their final pre-season game. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

What to know ahead of HUFC's fixture with SAFC

Elton John in Sunderland. Ben Gibson / HST Global Limited t/a Rocket Entertainment.

Elton John makes slick Sunderland debut with Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour

Ed Sheeran on his + - = ÷ x Tour in Dublin.

Five pairs of tickets to see Ed Sheeran at Stadium of Light up for grabs
Ed Sheeran is set to make his Sunderland debut over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend – and you could be there for free.
Katy Wheeler

Jermain Defoe met Gracie for the first time.

Sunderland AFC's Jermain Defoe meets Bradley Lowery's baby sister Gracie-Mae

Bradley Lowery and Jermain Defoe.

Bradley Lowery Foundation celebrates Jermain Defoe's return to Sunderland AFC

Ed Sheeran performs on stage during Global Citizen Live on September 25, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images For Global Citizen)

Ed Sheeran adds extra date at Sunderland's Stadium of Light due to high demand

Ed Sheeran will hit the road in Summer 2022. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire.

Ticket prices for Ed Sheeran's Stadium of Light gig

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran announces Stadium of Light gigs - here's how to get tickets

Grant Leadbitter has announced his retirement. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images).

Fans pay tribute to club legend and 'Teesside's favourite Mackem'

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Pools' League Two rivals sign Sunderland winger on loan

Stadium of Light hints at household name to perform in 2022 - here's who it is

Cole Kiernan made his Sunderland debut earlier this season.

Boro snap up promising Sunderland striker

Sunderland youngster Williams Kokolo has joined Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough swoop to sign ex-Monaco youngster on two-year deal

Grant Leadbitter spent six-and-a-half years at Middlesbrough before rejoining boyhood club Sunderland in January 2019.

Former Boro captain is very appreciative of supportive messages
Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson says former Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter is grateful for the support he’s received from both sets of fans.
Joe Nicholson

Peter Kioso during the Vanarama National League match between Dover Athletic and Hartlepool United at the Crabble Athletic Ground, Dover on Saturday 11th January 2020. (Credit: Matt Bristow | MI News)

Challinor reveals why he hopes Pools players get ‘snapped up’

Dave Challinor watching the players warming up during the Vanarama National League match between Ebbsfleet United and Hartlepool United at The Cufflink Stadium, Northfleet on Saturday 16th November 2019. (Credit: Leila Coker | MI News)

Sunderland v Pools date set for county cup clash

Jack Ross and Jonathan Woodgate both attended Monday night's under-23s match between Sunderland and Middlesbrough.

What Woodgate discussed with Sunderland boss Jack Ross

Connor Simpson.

Ex-Pools striker loaned out again by Preston

Gus Mafuta in action against Macclesfield Town (photo: Frank Reid).

Pools to rotate squad for final pre-season friendly against Sunderland

Luke Molyneux during Sheldon AFC 0-6 Hartlepool United FC 06-07-2019. Picture by Frank Reid

Luke Molyneux looking to manage expectations after impressive start to pre-seaso...

Jermain Defoe with Bradley Lowery.

Former Sunderland AFC player Jermain Defoe tweets heartfelt message for Bradley ...

The Stadium of Light.

Sunderland AFC owner Stewart Donald 'distraught' as angry fans say bottles, coin...

Jordan Pickford in training for England

Everton FC investigating reports Jordan Pickford caught up in alleged disturbanc...

Bradley Lowery

Sunderland at Wembley: Thousands join in with minute's applause for Bradley Lowe...

Bradley Lowery appearing at Wembley with 'best friend' Jermain Defoe.

Sunderland at Wembley: Gemma Lowery shares heartfelt message to son Bradley two ...

Sunderland's Academy of Light.

Hartlepool United take part in behind-closed-doors friendly at Sunderland - but ...

The Stadium of Light.

Pound-for-pound who provides the best value in North East football? Sunderland, ...

Bradley Lowery lost his life in July 2017.

'Bradley would be so proud' - public backs fan's call to remember special Sunder...

Ex-Sunderland midfielder Adam Bale has joined Hartlepool United.

Who is Adam Bale? The ex-Sunderland midfielder who's joined Hartlepool United

Adam Bale

Ex-Sunderland midfielder Adam Bale reveals why he joined Hartlepool United

The pair together at the Stadium of Light when Bradley acted as mascot for the club.

Bradley Lowery to look down on Sunderland at Wembley as mum Gemma to make Mother...

Rees Greenwood. SAFC U23 V LFC U23 10-12-2027. Picture by FRANK REID

Craig Hignett runs the rule over trio of trialists - Sunderland academy star, fo...

Middlesbrough midfielder Grant Leadbitter is linked with a return to Sunderland - and both set supporters have reacted to the news.

'He's a Middlesbrough legend': Boro and Sunderland fans react as Grant Leadbitte...

Burton Albion's Pirelli Stadium.

Sunderland fan given three-year football stadium ban for racist outburst at Burt...

Jermain Defoe recalled his 'amazing' memories of little fighter Bradley Lowery as he picked up his OBE today.

Jermain Defoe dedicates his OBE to '˜best friend' Bradley Lowery

Jack Ross.

Jack Ross on why Sunderland's FA Cup draw was one he didn't want

Ex-Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong.

Didier Ndong yet to find new club after Sunderland departure with Black Cats due...

Spice Girls have announced a comeback tour in the UK.

Spice Girls announce Stadium of Light gig as part of major comeback tour

Luke Dickson as Brian Clough

Play about colourful life of Brian Clough to be staged in Sunderland

Max Power sees red against Bradford City.

Max Power has this message for Sunderland fans, players and staff after seeing r...

Jack Ross.

Jack Ross reacts to Sunderland director Charlie Methven's controversial 'parasit...

Charlie Methven.

SAFC executive director Charlie Methven slams '˜parasites' who are not doing the...

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