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Black Cats duo step up return
Sunderland have been boosted by the news Kenwyne Jones is closing in on a return to full fitness following a serious knee injury.
Free-kicks cost us - Keane
Roy Keane has called on his Sunderland players to stop giving away free-kicks in dangerous positions following the defeat to Villa.
Striker set for loan switch
Sunderland boss Roy Keane says David Connolly is making a good recovery from injury but could send him out on loan.
Keane cuts no corners
Roy Keane admitted Sunderland paid the price for conceding "sloppy" goals in their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.
Keane - I'm going nowhere
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has signalled his intent to stay at the club and sign a new contract despite criticism from fans this week.
Winger talk resurfaces
Sunderland are back in the hunt for Reading winger Steven Hunt after Royals boss Steve Coppell hinted he could be sold.
Star suffers season KO
Russell Anderson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging knee ligaments while on loan at Burnley.
Defender swoop mooted
Sunderland are once again being linked with a swoop for Everton full-back Leighton Baines, who could be on the move in January.
Cats stopper hurt in cup win
Nyron Nosworthy is a doubt for the trip to Aston Villa after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunderland's win against Northampton.
Lucky Black Cats blasted by boss
Sunderland were described as a 'shambles' after they scraped past Northampton Town on penalties in Tuesday's Carling Cup home tie.
Steed sets Cup target
Steed Malbranque feels Sunderland's best chance of reaching Europe will come in the cups and is targeting a return to Wembley.
Squad players handed chance
Roy Keane has indicated that the Sunderland side to face Northampton will be made up of squad players and young hopefuls.
Cats linked with midfield swoop
Sunderland are keeping tabs on Litex Lovech midfielder Ivelin Popov with a view to a January swoop.
Chopra unlikely to face Boro
Roy Keane has admitted Michael Chopra's return to action is a major boost but he is unlikley to feature against Middlesbrough.
Keane calls for patience
Roy Keane has insisted Sunderland are making 'decent progress' but warned fans will need to be patient as new signings settle in.
Bulgarian hitman scouted
Sunderland are watching Bulgarian striker Ivelin Popov - who scored for Litex Lovech against Aston Villa this afternoon.
Star makes Black Cats pledge
Craig Gordon has played down concerns over Sunderland's start to the season and feels the Black Cats will show their quality.
Black Cats end interest in transfer market
Roy Keane has revealed that his Black Cats spending spree is over for now - after investing £70m on players in the last two years.
Black Cats star eyes Boro victory
Craig Gordon has insisted that Sunderland will turn around their poor home form, starting with a local derby win over Middlesbrough.
Sunderland striker back within four weeks
Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones has said he is hopeful he will return to action in October after overcoming a knee injury.
Stokes and Edwards poised for loan moves
Sunderland manager Roy Keane has said he may allow Carlos Edwards and Anthony Stokes to leave the club on loan.
Whitehead going nowhere
Sunderland midfielder Dean Whitehead insists he is staying in Wearside despite reported interest from Premiership rivals.
Sunderland target staying put
West Ham striker Carlton Cole has decided to snub Sunderland and stay at Upton Park - because of new boss Gianfranco Zola.
Keane driven by steel
Roy Keane has dropped a big hint he will look to add some "steel" to his Sunderland squad in the January transfer window.
Keane drops future hint
Roy Keane has revealed he is in no rush to sit down with his Sunderland bosses to discuss his long-term future.
Roy keen to make move permanent
Sunderland boss Roy Keane is ready to break the club's transfer record with the permanent signing of Djibril Cisse.
Keane labels FIFA boss 'a clown' as row escalates
Roy Keane's war of words with FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has escalated after branding him "a clown" in his row over Dwight Yorke.
Keane dealt captain blow for Wigan game
Roy Keane has confirmed new signing Anton Ferdinand is poised to be handed his Sunderland debut against Wigan this weekend.
Midfielder in line to face Wigan
Sunderland midfielder Teemu Tainio says he is fit to face Wigan on Saturday after overcoming a hamstring injury.
boss accused of 'insensitivity and disrespect'
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has angered Fifa vice-president Jack Warner by pulling Dwight Yorke from a World Cup qualifier.
Leeds rule out Black Cats swoop
Leeds boss Gary McAllister insists Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes will not be moving to Elland Road on loan.
New boy closes in on debut
Anton Ferdinand has declared himself fit after featuring in the reserve win over Hartlepool and now hopes to play at Wigan on Saturday.
Keane hopes for safe return
Roy Keane is praying for the safe return of his players from international duty as Sunderland look to bounce back against Wigan.
Defender worry for Black Cats
Sunderland are sweating on the fitness of George McCartney who has picked up a hamstring strain on international duty.
Keano considers striker exit
Roy Keane has admitted Anthony Stokes could be allowed to leave Sunderland in order to get first-team football.
Keane now looking forward
Roy Keane now hopes to get on with matters on the pitch after finally assembling a Sunderland squad he is "delighted" with.
New boy in line to start
George McCartney has recovered from injury and will make his Sunderland debut against Wigan on September 13.
Healy backed by Keane
Roy Keane has assured new Sunderland striker David Healy he will get the chance to prove he can still deliver goals.
Yorke pleads for return chance
Dwight Yorke has provided manager Roy Keane with a headache by revealing he wants his place back in the Sunderland first team.
Collins vows to battle
Danny Collins has vowed to stay and fight for his place despite the arrival of Anton Ferdinand and George McCartney.
Ferdinand closes on return
Anton Ferdinand is closing in on a return to full fitness and is in line to make his Sunderland debut after the international break.
Higginbotham heading to Stoke
Premier League new boys Stoke City have agreed a deal to re-sign Danny Higginbotham from Sunderland.
Keane makes one more addition
Roy Keane has made one more signing before the transfer window closes with George McCartney joining in a £4.5million move.
No excuses from Keane
Roy Keane admitted his Sunderland side were well beaten by Manchester City and offered no excuses for the 3-0 defeat.


