Sunderland: February 2009 Archives

Niall Quinn has revealed that the weakness of the pound could scupper Sunderland's hopes of signing Djibril Cisse on a permanent deal.

Sunderland have been hit by the news defender Nyron Nosworthy has no chance of being fit for Tuesday's trip to Liverpool.

Kenwyne Jones is set to hand Sunderland another striker boost by being fit to face Liverpool at Anfield next Tuesday.

Ricky Sbragia insists he is not looking up at the moment as he is concentrating on securing more survival points for Sunderland.

Chairman Niall Quinn claims it is not unrealistic for Sunderland to be aiming for a place in Europe in the near future.

Ricky Sbragia has revealed that striker Djibril Cisse is set to be fit for Sunderland's trip to his former club Liverpool next Tuesday.

Ricky Sbragia is already drawing up his summer shopping list and will have the full backing of the Sunderland board.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has hinted that boss Ricky Sbragia could be handed a new deal at the Stadium of Light.

Djibril Cisse has said he will stay at Sunderland on a permanent basis if they agree to match Marseille's valuation.

Arsenal slump to a third consecutive goalless draw in the league as Sunderland earn an unlikely point on the road.

Former Sunderland boss Roy Keane has said chairman Niall Quinn and investor Ellis Short were the main reasons why he quit the club.

Calum Davenport or Tal Ben Haim could make their debut for Sunderland as Phil Bardsley is forced to sit out at Arsenal.

Niall Quinn insists Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia is not a 'stop gap' until the summer and is delighted with the job he is doing.

Ricky Sbragia says he believes Djibril Cisse wants to turn his loan move from Marseille into a permanent deal in the summer.

Ricky Sbragia has played down rumours that he has had a bust-up with Dwight Yorke over his international future.

Sunderland boss Rick Sbragia flew to Germany last weekend to check out potential transfer targets ahead of the summer.

Sunderland are preparing to sign Darren Bent from Tottenham if they fail to make Djibril Cisse's loan move permanent.

New Sunderland signing Tal Ben-Haim has said he is looking forward to making his debut for the side against Arsenal on Saturday.

Sunderland are targeting a swoop for Darren Bent as Tottenham prepare to cut their losses on the player this summer.

Ricky Sbragia has revealed he wants Djibril Cisse to stay at Sunderland but is unsure if the striker wants to commit to the club.

Sunderland goalkeeper Darren Ward says he would be happy to join a club on loan if it meant preserving his future with the Black Cats.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent has told Tottenham he will ask for a move away in the summer if his situation does not improve.

Calum Davenport has spoken of his desire to sign a permanent deal with Sunderland when his loan spell ends in the summer.

Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy has targeted a return to action for the Black Cats' clash at Arsenal a week on Saturday.

Sunderland could be boosted by the return to action of defender Nyron Nosworthy and midfielder Teemu Tainio by the end of February.

Anton Ferdinand says his only objective is to keep playing well for Sunderland rather than worry about breaking into the England side.

Michael Chopra has rubbished claims made by Sunderland old boy Gary Rowell that he didn't want to score against his old club Newcastle.

Record signing Craig Gordon says he is confident of securing Sunderland's number one jersey from Marton Fulop in the coming weeks.

Ricky Sbragia is set to start his summer transfer window homework and watch some potential European targets later this week.

Newcastle are set to fight it out with Sunderland for Spurs striker Darren Bent and make a new bid for Kieran Richardson in the summer.

Sunderland pulled further away from the relegation zone after overcoming ten-men Stoke 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.

New signings Calum Davenport and Tal Ben Haim will be included in the Sunderland squad for the crucial clash with Stoke.

Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia has called on his side to be more ruthless and kill teams off following the FA Cup exit at Blackburn.

Djibril Cisse has dropped a big hint he will sign a permanent deal at Sunderland if the club can avoid relegation.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia will rest Djibril Cisse and Kenwyne Jones against Blackburn in the FA Cup replay tonight.

Craig Gordon is set to return to the Sunderland side for Wednesday's FA Cup clash with Blackburn after recovering from injury.

Ricky Sbragia has revealed that Sunderland were chasing Tottenham's Darren Bent before the transfer window closed on Monday.

Cardiff City have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland on loan for the rest of the season.

Sunderland are set to complete the signing of West Ham defender Calum Davenport, who is having a medical at the club.

Sunderland have sealed a loan deal for Manchester City's Tal Ben-Haim and another defender could sign before the deadline.

A fierce north east derby ended in a draw after Shola Ameobi's contentious penalty cancelled out Djibril Cisse's first-half opener.

Niall Quinn has revealed that the weakness of the pound could scupper Sunderland's hopes of signing Djibril Cisse on a permanent deal.

Sunderland have been hit by the news defender Nyron Nosworthy has no chance of being fit for Tuesday's trip to Liverpool.

Kenwyne Jones is set to hand Sunderland another striker boost by being fit to face Liverpool at Anfield next Tuesday.

Ricky Sbragia insists he is not looking up at the moment as he is concentrating on securing more survival points for Sunderland.

Chairman Niall Quinn claims it is not unrealistic for Sunderland to be aiming for a place in Europe in the near future.

Ricky Sbragia has revealed that striker Djibril Cisse is set to be fit for Sunderland's trip to his former club Liverpool next Tuesday.

Ricky Sbragia is already drawing up his summer shopping list and will have the full backing of the Sunderland board.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has hinted that boss Ricky Sbragia could be handed a new deal at the Stadium of Light.

Djibril Cisse has said he will stay at Sunderland on a permanent basis if they agree to match Marseille's valuation.

Arsenal slump to a third consecutive goalless draw in the league as Sunderland earn an unlikely point on the road.

Former Sunderland boss Roy Keane has said chairman Niall Quinn and investor Ellis Short were the main reasons why he quit the club.

Calum Davenport or Tal Ben Haim could make their debut for Sunderland as Phil Bardsley is forced to sit out at Arsenal.

Niall Quinn insists Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia is not a 'stop gap' until the summer and is delighted with the job he is doing.

Ricky Sbragia says he believes Djibril Cisse wants to turn his loan move from Marseille into a permanent deal in the summer.

Ricky Sbragia has played down rumours that he has had a bust-up with Dwight Yorke over his international future.

Sunderland boss Rick Sbragia flew to Germany last weekend to check out potential transfer targets ahead of the summer.

Sunderland are preparing to sign Darren Bent from Tottenham if they fail to make Djibril Cisse's loan move permanent.

New Sunderland signing Tal Ben-Haim has said he is looking forward to making his debut for the side against Arsenal on Saturday.

Sunderland are targeting a swoop for Darren Bent as Tottenham prepare to cut their losses on the player this summer.

Ricky Sbragia has revealed he wants Djibril Cisse to stay at Sunderland but is unsure if the striker wants to commit to the club.

Sunderland goalkeeper Darren Ward says he would be happy to join a club on loan if it meant preserving his future with the Black Cats.