Sunderland: March 2009 Archives

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia is said to be lining up a summer swoop for Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has not ruled out making a permanent move for Sunderland's Anthony Stokes in the summer.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Maniche could be heading back to the Premier League with Bolton and Sunderland said to be keen on him.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn could leave Ewood Park and join Sunderland in the summer, according to reports.

Sunderland are again being linked with a swoop for Tottenham striker Darren Bent as Djibril Cisse's future remains shrouded in doubt.

Highly-rated Sunderland winger Jordan Henderson played for 80 minutes on his England Under-19 debut on Wednesday evening.

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is set to hold crunch future talks with Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia after he was dropped by Scotland.

Ricky Sbragia says it is crucial Sunderland's international brigade come back unscathed as the Black Cats bid to beat the drop.

Ricky Sbragia says he believes the match officials at Manchester City cost his side the game with the dismissal of George McCartney.

Marseille chairman Pape Diouf has hinted Sunderland may not be able to afford to take Djibril Cisse to Sunderland permanently.

Ricky Sbragia has warned his Sunderland squad they are not yet safe from the drop but feels the Black Cats are good enough to survive.

Diego Forlan could be interested in a move to England this summer according to his agent but Sunderland looks an unlikely destination.

Ricky Sbragia has warned his Sunderland squad they are not yet safe from the drop but feels the Black Cats are good enough to survive.

Micah Richards scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City defeated ten-man Sunderland 1-0 at Eastlands.

Ricky Sbragia has been boosted by the news that Anton Ferdinand is fit to play but will have to do without Tal Ben Haim.

Ricky Sbragia says he has no intention of stepping down from his manager's role if Sunderland survive in the Premier League.

Niall Quinn hopes to persuade US tycoon Ellis Short to take a controlling share of Sunderland and said his arrival can be a 'godsend'.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has admitted manager Ricky Sbragia's position will be reviewed at the end of the season.

Sunderland are being linked with a move for James Beattie should Stoke be relegated and the Black Cats stay in the Premiership.

Sunderland are reported to be tracking Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan, who could be on the move in the summer.

Craig Gordon has admitted he has found life as second choice goalkeeper at Sunderland 'frustrating and annoying'.

Anton Ferdinand is expected to be passed fit in time to face Manchester City on Sunday having missed the last two games.

Roy O'Donovan has cooled talk of a permanent move to Blackpool and says he wants to be a success at Sunderland.

Tottenham are planning another raid for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones and reports claim they will land him this time.

Two first-half goals were enough to earn Wigan their first win since January against a Sunderland side that were very below par.

Sunderland have doubts over Anton Ferdinand and Teemu Tainio for Saturday's visit of Wigan, while Kieran Richardson is suspended.

Sheffield United loan star Greg Halford admits he has yet to discuss his future with either the Blades or Sunderland.

Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia has warned goalkeeper Craig Gordon there is no easy route back between the posts.

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand could make Saturday's crucial home game against Wigan, according to manager Ricky Sbragia.

Roy O'Donovan is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing an operation to remove his appendix on Wednesday.

Sunderland are being linked with a £5million swoop for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne when the transfer window opens.

Wigan are said to be showing an interest in Djibril Cisse, who has urged Sunderland to make a quick decision on his future.

Sunderland have been hit by the news Anton Ferdinand is facing two weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock is hoping to get the best out of Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes who he describes as a 'lost boy'.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has criticised George McCartney and Kieran Richardson after the last-gasp draw with Spurs.

Sunderland were denied a vital win after Robbie Keane's injury-time strike cancelled out Kieran Richardson's third-minute goal.

Ricky Sbragia says Sunderland want to keep their best players and has admitted he may have resigned had Kenwyne Jones been sold.

Sunderland will be without Finland midfielder Teemu Tainio for Saturday's clash against his former club Tottenham.

David Healy says he wants to stay at Sunderland after being told by Ricky Sbragia that he still figures in his future plans.

Ricky Sbragia says he will stand by goalkeeper Marton Fulop despite his costly error at Liverpool in midweek.

Calum Davenport admits he is enjoying his loan spell at Sunderland, indicating that he might consider an extended stay on Wearside.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has hit out at Sunderland and insists the Black Cats were keen to cash in on Kenwyne Jones in January.

Sunderland have allowed striker Anthony Stokes to join Crystal Palace on loan for the rest of the season.

Sunderland hope to have strikers Kenwyne Jones and Djibril Cisse fit for tonight's clash away at Liverpool.

Wolves have completed the loan signing of Sunderland goalkeeper Darren Ward as back up for first choice Wayne Hennessey.

Ricky Sbragia is confident Sunderland would stay in the Premier League if they secured a point a game until the end of the season.

Sunderland will almost certainly face a fight with Premier League rivals Blackburn for the services of loan striker Djibril Cisse.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia is said to be lining up a summer swoop for Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has not ruled out making a permanent move for Sunderland's Anthony Stokes in the summer.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Maniche could be heading back to the Premier League with Bolton and Sunderland said to be keen on him.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn could leave Ewood Park and join Sunderland in the summer, according to reports.

Sunderland are again being linked with a swoop for Tottenham striker Darren Bent as Djibril Cisse's future remains shrouded in doubt.

Highly-rated Sunderland winger Jordan Henderson played for 80 minutes on his England Under-19 debut on Wednesday evening.

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is set to hold crunch future talks with Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia after he was dropped by Scotland.

Ricky Sbragia says it is crucial Sunderland's international brigade come back unscathed as the Black Cats bid to beat the drop.

Ricky Sbragia says he believes the match officials at Manchester City cost his side the game with the dismissal of George McCartney.

Marseille chairman Pape Diouf has hinted Sunderland may not be able to afford to take Djibril Cisse to Sunderland permanently.

Ricky Sbragia has warned his Sunderland squad they are not yet safe from the drop but feels the Black Cats are good enough to survive.

Diego Forlan could be interested in a move to England this summer according to his agent but Sunderland looks an unlikely destination.

Ricky Sbragia has warned his Sunderland squad they are not yet safe from the drop but feels the Black Cats are good enough to survive.

Micah Richards scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City defeated ten-man Sunderland 1-0 at Eastlands.

Ricky Sbragia has been boosted by the news that Anton Ferdinand is fit to play but will have to do without Tal Ben Haim.

Ricky Sbragia says he has no intention of stepping down from his manager's role if Sunderland survive in the Premier League.

Niall Quinn hopes to persuade US tycoon Ellis Short to take a controlling share of Sunderland and said his arrival can be a 'godsend'.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has admitted manager Ricky Sbragia's position will be reviewed at the end of the season.

Sunderland are being linked with a move for James Beattie should Stoke be relegated and the Black Cats stay in the Premiership.

Sunderland are reported to be tracking Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan, who could be on the move in the summer.