Sunderland: April 2009 Archives

David Healy has told Ricky Sbragia he is ready to play anywhere, including midfield, for Sunderland because he is desperate for action.

Black Cats boss Ricky Sbragia says Craig Gordon is still doubtful for Sunday's game against Everton.

Plymouth could face a battle to keep hold of Craig Noone this summer with Tottenham and Sunderland said to be keen.

Sunderland are again being linked with an ambitious summer move for former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard.

Tottenham are in the hunt for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones and could hijack their bid to land Djibril Cisse as well.

Niall Quinn has backed Ricky Sbragia to lead Sunderland to safety but says the players need to show more passion.

West Brom kept alive their slim survival hopes with a convincing win against fellow relegation-threatened side Sunderland.

Sunderland will welcome back Kieran Richardson to the side that takes on West Brom after he recovered from a calf injury.

Tottenham are in the hunt to sign Djibril Cisse from Marseille should Sunderland fail to wrap up a deal for the striker.

Calum Davenport says he is loving life at Sunderland and hopes to sign on a permanent basis in the summer.

Ricky Sbragia says he is happy with his current squad as Sunderland have been linked with Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh says he is looking to join an English Premier League club, but ruled Sunderland out of the equation.

Calum Davenport has warned his Sunderland team-mates they will lose at West Brom on Saturday if they turn up expecting to win easily.

Ricky Sbragia is set for a selection headache as Sunderland duo Kieran Richardson and Dean Whitehead will be fit to face West Brom.

Craig Gordon insists 'the pressure is still on' Sunderland despite their much-needed win over Hull on Saturday.

Anton Ferdinand claims Phil Brown's comments last week angered the Sunderland players and inspired them to beat Hull on Saturday.

Djibril Cisse's first-half strike was enough to earn Sunderland all three points in a vital victory over relegation rivals Hull City.

Kieran Richardson is in line to return for the Black Cats in the vital six-pointer against Hull after recovering from a calf injury.

Ricky Sbragia has told his Black Cats squad they won't go down if they keep up their level of performance.

Ricky Sbragia has rejected renewed talk that Sunderland are lining up a 'bigger name' manager to replace him this summer.

Nyron Nosworthy got through Sunderland's reserve-team game at Man City with flying colours as they won the league title with a 3-0 win.

Sunderland will reportedly have to brace themselves for a fresh bid from Tottenham for striker Kenwyne Jones at the end of the season.

Craig Gordon says Sunderland must abandon any pretty football principles and fight for Premier League safety in the last six games.

Sunderland are being linked with a very unlikely bid to hand Alan Curbishley the manager's position for the club's final six games.

Winger Carlos Edwards says Sunderland must treat their final six Premier League matches like 'cup finals' in order to avoid the drop.

Kenwyne Jones is looking to fire Sunderland to Premier League survival after breaking his two-month goal drought against Man United.

Substitute Federico Macheda scored the winner against a spirited Sunderland side to send Manchester United to the top of the table.

Sunderland are reported to have handed a trial to highly-rated attacking midfielder Alejandro Rodriguez with a view to a summer swoop.

George McCartney and David Healy are out of Sunderland's game against Manchester United, while Dean Whitehead is a doubt.

Ricky Sbragia admits Dean Whitehead is a major doubt for Sunderland's clash against Manchester United due to a calf injury.

Craig Gordon has revealed that Sunderland held clear-the-air talks this week in an attempt to halt their alarming recent slump.

Kenwyne Jones says he isn't surprised at Sunderland's current league position after their recent poor performances.

Craig Gordon believes Sunderland's precarious league position will bring the best out of the current squad of players.

Ricky Sbragia admits his position at Sunderland is under threat and is not sure whether he will be at the club next season.

Ricky Sbragia says Sunderland's battle to beat the drop could go to the last game and admits they desperately need a win.

Greg Halford has indicated he would be happy to join Sheffield United on a permanent basis, but insists no deal has been finalised yet.

Ricky Sbragia has revealed Kenwyne Jones did not start at West Ham because the striker did not sleep well on Friday night.

Junior Stanislas and James Tomkins netted first senior goals for West Ham to leave Sunderland deep in relegation trouble.

Tottenham are reported to have beaten Sunderland to the signing of Paraguay international defender Paulo Cesar da Silva.

Sunderland have doubts over George McCartney for the clash with West Ham, but Kieran Richardson returns from suspension.

Ricky Sbragia says Kenwyne Jones and Carlos Edwards won't train on Thursday as he awaits fitness news after international duty.

Sunderland have been boosted by the news that Nyron Nosworthy should be fit enough to play for the reserves on Thursday night.

Ricky Sbragia says his Sunderland squad and are in good spirits and he is confident they will avoid the drop to the Championship.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia is scouring Europe for new talent and admits he is keen on Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko.

David Healy has told Ricky Sbragia he is ready to play anywhere, including midfield, for Sunderland because he is desperate for action.

Black Cats boss Ricky Sbragia says Craig Gordon is still doubtful for Sunday's game against Everton.

Plymouth could face a battle to keep hold of Craig Noone this summer with Tottenham and Sunderland said to be keen.

Sunderland are again being linked with an ambitious summer move for former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard.

Tottenham are in the hunt for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones and could hijack their bid to land Djibril Cisse as well.

Niall Quinn has backed Ricky Sbragia to lead Sunderland to safety but says the players need to show more passion.

West Brom kept alive their slim survival hopes with a convincing win against fellow relegation-threatened side Sunderland.

Sunderland will welcome back Kieran Richardson to the side that takes on West Brom after he recovered from a calf injury.

Tottenham are in the hunt to sign Djibril Cisse from Marseille should Sunderland fail to wrap up a deal for the striker.

Calum Davenport says he is loving life at Sunderland and hopes to sign on a permanent basis in the summer.

Ricky Sbragia says he is happy with his current squad as Sunderland have been linked with Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh says he is looking to join an English Premier League club, but ruled Sunderland out of the equation.

Calum Davenport has warned his Sunderland team-mates they will lose at West Brom on Saturday if they turn up expecting to win easily.

Ricky Sbragia is set for a selection headache as Sunderland duo Kieran Richardson and Dean Whitehead will be fit to face West Brom.

Craig Gordon insists 'the pressure is still on' Sunderland despite their much-needed win over Hull on Saturday.

Anton Ferdinand claims Phil Brown's comments last week angered the Sunderland players and inspired them to beat Hull on Saturday.

Djibril Cisse's first-half strike was enough to earn Sunderland all three points in a vital victory over relegation rivals Hull City.