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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.

Defender set for Black Cats

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is set to sign Paraguay central defender Paulo Da Silva on a free transfer this week.
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Bent move latest

Sunderland are reportedly closing in on Spurs striker Darren Bent but new boss Steve Bruce also has other irons in the fire.
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Halford set for Wearside departure

Greg Halford is set to end his disappointing spell at Sunderland by making a £2million switch to Premier League new boys Wolves.
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Black Cats supremo lifts lid on transfer dealings

Niall Quinn has confirmed that Anton Ferdinand won't be sold by Sunderland, while revealing there will not be an influx of new faces.

Campbell eyes Tigers over Cats

Sunderland look like missing out on Fraizer Campbell as his agent and father confirmed that a move to Hull is "definitely" still on.
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Black Cats snub hitman approach

Hibernian have been snubbed in their bid to take Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes to Easter Road on a season-long loan deal.
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Black Cats target Latics ace

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to make a move for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole but the Latics are hesitant to sell.
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Magpies defender linked

Sunderland are ready to do battle with Blackburn for Newcastle defender Habib Beye, according to reports.
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Bruce in for Reds ace

Sunderland have entered the race for Manchester United striker Frazier Campbell and hope to pip Hull to the signing.
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Bruce lines up ambitious deal

Sunderland are ready to make a £5million move for Richard Dunne, while Eidur Gudjohnson is also a target for boss Steve Bruce.
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Striker deal imminent

Sunderland's Republic of Ireland striker Anthony Stokes is understood to be close to a season-long loan switch to Hibs.
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Dane talks up move

Peter Lovenkrands has revealed he would like to sign for Sunderland once his deal at Newcastle expires.
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Battle on for Spurs ace

Sunderland are in the hunt to sign Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone, who would consider a move to the Black Cats.
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Bruce linked with Villa raid

Sunderland are ready to battle it out with Tottenham after being linked with a move for Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.
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Teenage stars handed Sunderland chance

Sunderland are to take a look at eight young hopefuls in an attempt to uncover some of the stars of the future from the Caribbean.
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