Sunderland: November 2008 Archives

Roy Keane has publicly admitted he may not be the "right man" to steer Sunderland away from their current plight.

A brace from Johan Elmander and goals from Matt Taylor and Gary Cahill buried Sunderland as they were humiliated by Bolton on Wearside.

Pascal Chimbonda says Lyon have not contacted him but he would jump at the chance of moving to the French champions.

Roy Keane has no plans to sign new players in the January transfer window - but will offload some 'dead wood' from the squad.

Niall Quinn says Sunderland will be looking to move players on in January but will still be on the look out for quality signings.

Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones says he is worried he will never feel 100 per cent fit again after battling back from a knee injury.

Pascal Chimbonda's agent says the player is happy at Sunderland and has dismissed talk linking him with a move to Lyon.

Sunderland are reported to be in the hunt to bring Fenerbahce forward Colin Kazim-Richards back to England in January.

Valon Behrami's first-half strike secured West Ham a first win in eight Premier League games at Sunderland.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has told Pascal Chimbonda he must raise his standards to secure his future at the Stadium of Light.

Roy Keane will check on Kenwyne Jones, Carlos Edwards and Dwight Yorke in training before deciding if they'll face West Ham.

Sunderland defender Danny Collins is relishing the chance of silencing Craig Bellamy as the Black Cats face West Ham on Sunday.

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.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he is delighted with Djibril Cisse but is not sure if he will be able to play with Kenwyne Jones.

Roy Keane will wait as long as possible before naming his team for Wednesday's Carling Cup tie with a number of injury problems.

Sunderland should know in the next 24 hours how long Kenwyne Jones' latest knee injury will keep him sidelined for.

Pascal Chimbonda could be sold by Sunderland in January after breaking a club curfew, according to reports.

Jermain Defoe's nerveless injury-time penalty gave Tony Adams his first win as Portsmouth manager in a 2-1 victory away at Sunderland.

Roy Keane says he is undecided whether to appeal against the Football Association's decision to charge him with improper conduct.

Defender George McCartney has a foot injury and is rated as doubtful for Sunderland's clash against Portsmouth at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland have agreed to let Michael Chopra rejoin his former club Cardiff on a two-month loan deal.

Dean Whitehead is happy at Sunderland and has no intention of handing in a transfer request, according to his agent.

Cardiff and QPR are said to be waiting in the wings as Michael Chopra ponders a loan move away from Sunderland.

David Connelly has undergone a second operation and Sunderland say they hope that will now cure his groin injury.

Roy Keane will stick by Sunderland's young stars and continue to give them first-team action despite the heavy defeat at Chelsea.

El-Hadji Diouf has urged Roy Keane to commit his future to Sunderland by penning his new deal as soon as possible.

Roy Keane has insisted he was not sent off by referee Martin Atkinson at half-time during Sunderland's 5-0 drubbing at Chelsea.

Nicolas Anelka scored a hat-trick as Chelsea strolled to a 5-0 victory against an impotent Sunderland side.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has blamed himself for not being brave enough to make substitutions during the midweek defeat at Stoke.

Roy Keane has publicly admitted he may not be the "right man" to steer Sunderland away from their current plight.

A brace from Johan Elmander and goals from Matt Taylor and Gary Cahill buried Sunderland as they were humiliated by Bolton on Wearside.

Pascal Chimbonda says Lyon have not contacted him but he would jump at the chance of moving to the French champions.

Roy Keane has no plans to sign new players in the January transfer window - but will offload some 'dead wood' from the squad.

Niall Quinn says Sunderland will be looking to move players on in January but will still be on the look out for quality signings.

Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones says he is worried he will never feel 100 per cent fit again after battling back from a knee injury.

Pascal Chimbonda's agent says the player is happy at Sunderland and has dismissed talk linking him with a move to Lyon.

Sunderland are reported to be in the hunt to bring Fenerbahce forward Colin Kazim-Richards back to England in January.

Valon Behrami's first-half strike secured West Ham a first win in eight Premier League games at Sunderland.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has told Pascal Chimbonda he must raise his standards to secure his future at the Stadium of Light.

Roy Keane will check on Kenwyne Jones, Carlos Edwards and Dwight Yorke in training before deciding if they'll face West Ham.

Sunderland defender Danny Collins is relishing the chance of silencing Craig Bellamy as the Black Cats face West Ham on Sunday.

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.