Last updated: 11:11, November 20, 2008
Sunderland news
Sunderland are one of the most successful clubs in English football after winning six First Division titles and two FA Cup, but trophies have been harder to come by in recent seasons.
The Black Cats as they are now known, have been ‘yo-yoing’ between the Championship and the Premiership over the past few seasons but the appointment of Roy Keane as manager has changed things.
Keane immediately took Sunderland into the Premiership in his first season and managed to keep them there in the 2007/08 campaign when they avoided the drop with games to spare.
Sunderland moved to the 49,000 capacity Stadium of Light in 1997 after 99 years at their old ground Roker Park.
Prominent players in the squad for 2008/09 season include: Kenwyne Jones, El-Hadji Diouf and Steed Malbranque, while heroes of the past include Kevin Phillips, Michael Gray and Niall Quinn.
Sunderland defender Danny Collins says the Black Cats must build on the win over Blackburn in the next two home games.
Sunderland have pulled out of the race to sign Gambian midfielder Tijan Jaiteh, fearing they would not get clearance.
Andy Reid has urged his Sunderland team-mates to repeat their second-half display at Blackburn on a more consistent basis this season.
David Healy might have to leave Sunderland to boost his international career, according to Northern Ireland coach Nigel Worthington.
Roy Keane has dropped a big hint that his future lies at Sunderland following reports he was ready to quit.
Wolves have begun talks with Sunderland over a move to land Carlos Edwards on an extend loan deal at Molineux.
Charlton have swooped to sign young Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn on an initial one-month loan deal.
Djibril Cisse says a half-time dressing down by Roy Keane made the difference as Sunderland fought back to beat Blackburn.
Djibril Cisse fired Sunderland to a 2-1 victory at Blackburn on Saturday and stressed how important boss Roy Keane is for the club.
Roy Keane has described as "just nonsense" reports suggesting he is on the verge of quitting Sunderland.
Second half goals from Kenwyne Jones and Djibril Cisse helped Sunderland come from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Blackburn.
Sunderland boss Roy Keane is hoping Kenwyne Jones suffers no reaction from Wednesday and can face Blackburn Rovers again.
Roy Keane's future was the subject of a gamble today after punters piled on him leaving Sunderland after rumours in the north east.
Kenwyne Jones has assured Sunderland he is fully over his knee injury and is ready to fire the Black Cats up the table.
Roy Keane says he could recall Carlos Edwards and Anthony Stokes as the injuries start to stack up at Sunderland.
