Sunderland: January 2009 Archives

Diouf ends Wearside stay

Blackburn have completed the signing of Sunderland hitman El Hadji Diouf for an undisclosed fee.

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Collins in new deal boost

Defender Danny Collins has signed a new two-and-half-year contract which will keep him at Sunderland until the summer of 2011.

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Black Cats ace set for Rovers switch

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is set to complete a swoop for Sunderland hitman El Hadji Diouf before the transfer window closes.

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Midfield ace back for Cats derby clash

Ricky Sbragia has revealed that midfielder Kieran Richardson is fit and will return for Sunderland's derby trip to Newcastle on Sunday.

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Cats chase double signing

Sunderland are in the hunt for Hearts defender Christophe Berra after Ricky Sbragia confirmed he is close to signing a new defender.

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Ricky reveals new defender blow

Black Cats boss Ricky Sbragia has confirmed he is down to two main targets after another was restored to his club's line-up recently.

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Sunderland 1-0 Fulham

Kenwyne Jones celebrated his new contract at Sunderland by securing their first win in three games with a simple second-half strike.

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FT:Sunderland 1-0 Fulham:Sunderland will climb the table after Kenwyne Jones' second-half goal secured their first win in three games.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-0 Fulham: (54mins)Kenwyne Jones puts Sunderland ahead with the easiest of finishes on his 50th club appearance.

HT:Sunderland 0-0 Fulham:Kenwyne Jones had the best chance in a limited half of football and both sides will have to up the tempo after the break.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Dempsey, Johnson, Zamora

LINE UP: Fulop, Bardsley, Ferdinand, Collins, McCartney, Malbranque, Whitehead, Tainio, Reid, Cisse, Jones

Sbragia brings big guns back

Kenwyne Jones and Djibril Cisse are set to return for Sunderland's clash with Fulham but Keiran Richardson remains a doubt.

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Striker seals Black Cats future

Kenwyne Jones has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract at Sunderland to end any interest in him from Spurs.

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Defender deal completed

Tottenham have completed the signing of Pascal Chimbonda from Sunderland after the player passed a medical.

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Cats star staying put

Sunderland insist Kenwyne Jones is happy at the Stadium of Light and have ruled out the possibility of him leaving this month.

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Chimbonda heads fo exit door

Sunderland defender Pascal Chimbonda is undergoing a medical at Tottenham before completing a £3m move back to Spurs.

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Redknapp in Jones admission

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed he has made an enquiry for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones.

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FT:Sunderland 0-0 Blackburn: A disappointing FA Cup 4th round clash of few chances ends goalless at the Stadium of Light so they face a replay at Ewood Park.

HT:Sunderland 0-0 Blackburn: Rovers' Santa Cruz was denied by Fulop while Robinson denied Black Cats hitman Healy in a tight 1st half of few chances.

LINE UP: Fulop, Chimbonda, Ferdinand, Collins, Bardsley, Edwards, Leadbitter, Malbranque, Reid, Healy, Chopra.

LINE UP: Robinson, Simpson, Samba, Nelsen, Warnock, Olsson, Mokoena, Grella, Pedersen, Roque Santa Cruz, McCarthy.

Sbragia in for defender

Ricky Sbragia has said he's waiting to see whether his bid for a mystery defender has been accepted as he looks to strengthen his side.

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Boss contemplates several changes

George McCartney returns for the Blackburn FA Cup tie as does Steed Malbranque but Kirean Richardson and Nyron Nosworthy are ruled out.

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Chopra in line for Cup return

Ricky Sbragia's decision to leave Michael Chopra out of Sunderland's reserve-team clash on Wednesday suggests he will face Blackburn.

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Cats chief scotches Trotters raid talk

Ricky Sbragia is looking at five players who he could take to Sunderland, but ruled out a bid for Bolton defender Danny Shittu.

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Defender deal imminent

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia says he hopes to have a new defender on board in time to face Fulham.

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Cats in for Shittu

Sunderland are reported to be lining up a swoop for Bolton defender Danny Shittu, who could be on the move this month.

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Striker swap ruled out

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has told Tottenham to forget about a swap deal involving Darren Bent for Kenwyne Jones.

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Key man eyeing comeback

Craig Gordon will resume full training with the Sunderland squad next week and feels he is close to a first-team return.

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Defender race is on

Ricky Sbragia says injuries will force him to dip into the transfer market for at least one new defender before the end of the month.

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Sunderland dark over transfer target

Sunderland transfer target Steve Gohouri's agent has played down the rumours that the defender is set to join the Black Cats.

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Sunderland 1-2 Aston Villa

10-man Aston Villa beat Sunderland 2-1 at the Stadium of Light courtesy of a James Milner strike and Gareth Barry peanlty.

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FT:Sunderland 1-2 A Villa: Villa produced a superb second half performance, despite going down to ten men, to show why they are being tipped for the top four.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-2 A Villa: (80mins) Agbonlahor wins a controversial penalty and Barry smashes the ball into the back of the net.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-1 A Villa: (58mins) Superb play from Young as he drives the ball across and Milner bundles it home off his chest.

HT:Sunderland 1-0 A Villa: Sunderland flew out of the blocks to take a deserved lead through Collins' header but Villa have just started to find their rhythm.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-0 A Villa: (11mins) Danny Collins with a rare goal as he rises above the defence to power a header beyond Friedel.

LINE UP: Friedel, Reo-Coker, Davies, Cuellar, Luke Young, Milner, Sidwell, Petrov, Barry, Ashley Young, Agbonlahor

LINE UP: Fulop, Chimbonda, Nosworthy, Ferdinand, Collins, Edwards, Tainio, Whitehead, Diouf, Cisse, Jones

Richardson in contention for Sunderland.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia hopes Kieran Richardson will be fit to play against Aston Villa after recovering from a head injury.

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Spurs on the end of Sbragia backlash

Ricky Sbragia has blasted Tottenham for trying to unsettle Kenwyne Jones after making their interest in the forward public.

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QPR capture Black Cats' Miller

QPR have completed the signing of Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller for an undisclosed fee for the rest of the season.

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Rival striker bid ruled out

Sunderland have told Tottenham to forget about making a move for Kenwyne Jones as the striker is not for sale.

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Rivals in for midfield ace

Hull say they have made an approach for Sunderland midfielder Dean Whitehead but the Black Cats do not want to sell.

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Sbragia reveals possible midfielder exit

Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller looks set to move to QPR on loan for the rest of the season.

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Black Cats chief dismisses City raid claims

Ricky Sbragia has scotched reports claiming Sunderland are aiming to tie up a deal for Manchester City's Israeli defender Tal Ben Haim.

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Stopper's return is cool for Cats - boss

Sunderland are set to be boosted by the news defender George McCartney will get the green light to return to full training.

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Young talks up Black Cats ace

Luke Young says Kenwyne Jones is a 'great forward' amid mounting speculation the Sunderland star will join Villa.

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Striker makes future pledge

David Healy has insisted he wants to stay at Sunderland as boss Ricky Sbragia admits he wants to add experience to his squad.

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O'Neill eyes £12m swoop

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is ready to make an offer for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones after missing out on his top targets.

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Defender search hots up

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia says he has already missed out on a transfer target but insists the search still goes on.

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Middlesbrough 1-1 Sunderland

Kenwyne Jones's late strike secured Sunderland a point at the Riverside after Boro had taken a first-half lead through Afonso Alves.

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FT:Middlesbro 1-1 Sunderland: A better second half saw Sunderland fight back to claim a share of the points

GOAL:Middlesbro 1-1 Sunderland: (80mins) Kenwyne Jones beat the Boro defence to a David Healy cross and slid the ball home

HT:Middlesbro 1-0 Sunderland: Boro edged a tight, scrappy first half against their local rivals thanks to a late Alves strike

GOAL:Middlesbro 1-0 Sunderland: (44mins) Afonso Alves lit up a poor first half with a fine right-foot finish past Marton Fulop

LINE UP: Turnbull, McMahon, Riggott, Wheater, Pogatetz, Tuncay, Digard, Walker, Arca, Downing, Alves

LINE UP: Fulop, Chimbonda, Nosworthy, Ferdinand, Collins, Malbranque, Whitehead, Richardson, Diouf, Cisse, Jones

Ricky admits transfer talks

Ricky Sbragia says Sunderland are locked in transfer talks with two clubs as they try to draft in a new defender this month.

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Striker deal completed

Blackpool have completed the signing of Sunderland striker Roy O'Donovan, who arrives on loan for the rest of the season.

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Black Cats play down transfer target

Sunderland have denied they are interested in signing Marseille's Modeste M'Bami, claiming they have never even seen him play.

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Sbragia talks down Diouf & Chimbonda exit

Black Cats boss Ricky Sbragia has played down talk that both Pascal Chimbonda and El Hadji Diouf will leave the club in January.

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Gers move no go

David Healy's agent has played down reports suggesting the Sunderland striker could be about to sign for Rangers.

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Allardyce closes on first deal

Blackburn are believed to be closing in on a swoop for El-Hadji Diouf after admitting they are ready to make an offer for a player.

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Villa told to forget Jones move

Boss Ricky Sbragia has warned Aston Villa to forget about making a January offer for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones.

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Black Cats ace in demand

Sunderland's El Hadji Diouf has claimed that both Wigan and Blackburn are interested in signing him in the January transfer window.

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No Cats exit for defender - Agent

The agent of Sunderland defender Pascal Chimbonda has denied that the player is set for a return to former club Tottenham Hotspur.

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Diouf ponders Black Cats future

Blackburn and Bolton have been alerted by El Hadji Diouf's admission that he could leave Sunderland if he is not a first-team regular.

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Cats braced for striker bid

Aston Villa are being linked with a swoop for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones and are ready to offer £5million for him.

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FT:Sunderland 2-1 Bolton: Sunderland gain revenge for their 4-1 league defeat to Bolton, thanks to goals from Jones and Cisse.

GOAL:Sunderland 2-1 Bolton: (79mins) A fluke goal from Polish sub Ebi Smolarek, as his cross floats over the head of Fulop.

GOAL:Sunderland 2-0 Bolton: (67mins) Edwards cuts the ball back from the right and Cisse fires home acrobatically to make it 2-0.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-0 Bolton: (57mins) Kieran Richardson's free kick is headed home powerfully at the near post by Kenwyne Jones.

HT:Sunderland 0-0 Bolton: A scrappy first half ends goalless, with Bolton starting brightly and Sunderland ending the half on top.

LINE UP: Fulop, Chimbonda, Nosworthy, Ferdinand, Collins, Edwards, Whitehead, Richardson, Diouf, Jones, Cisse

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Shittu, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Nolan, Muamba, Gardner, Taylor, Elmander, Davies

McShane told terms of stay

Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia will only recall Paul McShane from Hull if he does not sign a new defender by the end of January.

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Sbragia makes transfer admission

Ricky Sbragia has admitted Sunderland would have to consider "a big bid" for unsettled pair El-Hadji Diouf and Pascal Chimbonda.

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Absent trio set for Bolton

Ricky Sbragia says Anton Ferdinand, Andy Reid and Danny Collins are all back in training and could face Bolton in the FA Cup.

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Diouf ends Wearside stay

Blackburn have completed the signing of Sunderland hitman El Hadji Diouf for an undisclosed fee.

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Collins in new deal boost

Defender Danny Collins has signed a new two-and-half-year contract which will keep him at Sunderland until the summer of 2011.

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Black Cats ace set for Rovers switch

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is set to complete a swoop for Sunderland hitman El Hadji Diouf before the transfer window closes.

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Midfield ace back for Cats derby clash

Ricky Sbragia has revealed that midfielder Kieran Richardson is fit and will return for Sunderland's derby trip to Newcastle on Sunday.

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Cats chase double signing

Sunderland are in the hunt for Hearts defender Christophe Berra after Ricky Sbragia confirmed he is close to signing a new defender.

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Ricky reveals new defender blow

Black Cats boss Ricky Sbragia has confirmed he is down to two main targets after another was restored to his club's line-up recently.

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Sunderland 1-0 Fulham

Kenwyne Jones celebrated his new contract at Sunderland by securing their first win in three games with a simple second-half strike.

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FT:Sunderland 1-0 Fulham:Sunderland will climb the table after Kenwyne Jones' second-half goal secured their first win in three games.

GOAL:Sunderland 1-0 Fulham: (54mins)Kenwyne Jones puts Sunderland ahead with the easiest of finishes on his 50th club appearance.

HT:Sunderland 0-0 Fulham:Kenwyne Jones had the best chance in a limited half of football and both sides will have to up the tempo after the break.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Dempsey, Johnson, Zamora

LINE UP: Fulop, Bardsley, Ferdinand, Collins, McCartney, Malbranque, Whitehead, Tainio, Reid, Cisse, Jones

Sbragia brings big guns back

Kenwyne Jones and Djibril Cisse are set to return for Sunderland's clash with Fulham but Keiran Richardson remains a doubt.

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Striker seals Black Cats future

Kenwyne Jones has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract at Sunderland to end any interest in him from Spurs.

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Defender deal completed

Tottenham have completed the signing of Pascal Chimbonda from Sunderland after the player passed a medical.

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Cats star staying put

Sunderland insist Kenwyne Jones is happy at the Stadium of Light and have ruled out the possibility of him leaving this month.

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Chimbonda heads fo exit door

Sunderland defender Pascal Chimbonda is undergoing a medical at Tottenham before completing a £3m move back to Spurs.

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Redknapp in Jones admission

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed he has made an enquiry for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones.

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FT:Sunderland 0-0 Blackburn: A disappointing FA Cup 4th round clash of few chances ends goalless at the Stadium of Light so they face a replay at Ewood Park.

HT:Sunderland 0-0 Blackburn: Rovers' Santa Cruz was denied by Fulop while Robinson denied Black Cats hitman Healy in a tight 1st half of few chances.

LINE UP: Fulop, Chimbonda, Ferdinand, Collins, Bardsley, Edwards, Leadbitter, Malbranque, Reid, Healy, Chopra.

LINE UP: Robinson, Simpson, Samba, Nelsen, Warnock, Olsson, Mokoena, Grella, Pedersen, Roque Santa Cruz, McCarthy.

Sbragia in for defender

Ricky Sbragia has said he's waiting to see whether his bid for a mystery defender has been accepted as he looks to strengthen his side.

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Boss contemplates several changes

George McCartney returns for the Blackburn FA Cup tie as does Steed Malbranque but Kirean Richardson and Nyron Nosworthy are ruled out.

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Chopra in line for Cup return

Ricky Sbragia's decision to leave Michael Chopra out of Sunderland's reserve-team clash on Wednesday suggests he will face Blackburn.

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