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Dare to dream? Wake-up call for Sunderland fans
James Hunt was less than impressed with the Mackem’s abysmal performance in the FA Cup quarter final against Hull City.
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Tyne-Wear derby: land of hope and (no) glory
Gus Poyet is getting set for his first Tyne-Wear derby and James Hunt looks at the task ahead.
Use the force, Sunderland…
James Hunt looks at Sunderland who are in danger of being sucked into the relegation battle.
Martin O’Neill faces a defining seven weeks
Ciaran Kelly discusses the Sunderland manager’s immediate future.
Sunderland v Newcastle: Tyne-Wear derby preview
James Hunt previews today’s big game in the north east of England.
In defence of Lee Cattermole
James Hunt makes a valant attempt to do the impossible – stick up for the Sunderland red card magnet.
2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade
Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at an important decade ahead for Irish international football.
Cattermole injury rocks Mackems
Sunderland have been hit hard by the news that midfielder Lee Cattermole will be sidelined for up to three months after damaging knee ligaments during the 1-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday. Despite the setback, manager Steve Bruce said the club were just relieved that the injury was not more serious. “It’s not good news, […]
Top 10 Premier League Signings
With just over a month of Premier League action behind us, which of this summer’s new signings have impressed the most? BPF looks at ten of the best transfers, including Arsenal’s sterling £10million centre half , Liverpool’s flying wing back and Sunderland’s new star striker. Thomas Vermaelen │ Arsenal The big Belgian defender has become […]
Cattermole heads towards the Light
Sunderland have snapped up midfielder Lee Cattermole from Premier League rivals Wigan Athletic for a fee thought to be in the region of £6 million. The 21 year old central midfielder joins former boss Steve Bruce at the Stadium of Light and becomes the club’s fifth major signing of the summer after Darren Bent, Lorik […]