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Bent hails Cats belief

Striker Darren Bent says the faith placed in him by manager Steve Bruce and the fans support has helped him rediscover his form.

Bruce promises defender chance

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has told Anton Ferdinand he is still in his plans and will get his chance in the future.

Swap deal resurfaces

Sunderland are being linked with a January swoop for Tottenham defender Alan Hutton after failing with a late summer bid.

Catt blow for Bruce

Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole is facing another spell on the sidelines after picking up an ankle knock against Wolves.

Duo worry for Cats

Sunderland have injury concerns over George McCartney and Lee Cattermole ahead of the clash against Wolves this Sunday.

Black Cats told to sharpen up

Boss Steve Bruce has told Sunderland they need to change their mentality if they are to become a force in the Premier League.

Striker revels in Black Cats role

Fraizer Campbell has revealed he is delighted at how his Sunderland career has begun - even if he is third-choice striker.

New boys shine for Cats

Steve Bruce says he has a selection headache ahead of Wolves following last night's comfortable win over Birmingham.

Duo staying - Bruce

Steve Bruce has ruled out the chance of David Healy and Daryl Murphy leaving Sunderland on loan before January.

Catts blow for Bruce

Lee Cattermole looks likely to miss Sunderland's Carling Cup tie with Birmingham on Tuesday night.

Defender deal back on

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will go back in for Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa in January, according to reports.

Bruce determined to avoid Burnley banana skin

Steve Bruce says his Sunderland side won't get complacent when they face newly promoted Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Black Cats ace doubtful for Clarets clash

Lee Cattermole faces a race against time to be fit for the game with Burnley but George McCartney could return for Sunderland.

Cana - I must change

Sunderland captain Lorik Cana insists he can adapt his all-action style in order to cut down his bookings tally.

Loan switch for O'Donovan

Sunderland striker Roy O'Donovan has joined League One outfit Southend on a month-long loan deal.

Striker dilemma for boss

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he faces a major selection headache this weekend as Kenwyne Jones is ready to return.

Striker up for grabs

Sunderland target Marouane Chamakh says he will not sign a new deal with Bordeaux and will leave on a free transfer next summer.

Healy set for Hornets deal

Watford are tipped to win the race to land Sunderland striker David Healy on loan ahead of Coventry, Newcastle and Middlesbrough.

Bruce issues Jones warning

Steve Bruce has told Kenwyne Jones his place is under threat after Darren Bent and Fraizer Campbell shone in the 4-1 win against Hull.

Forward ready for England call-up - Bruce

Steve Bruce believes Darren Bent has done enough to earn himself an England call-up after scoring twice for Sunderland against Hull.

Striker's World Cup desire

Darren Bent is hoping his move to Sunderland can help him force his way into Fabio Capello's England squad at next year's World Cup.

Bruce puts brakes on defender move

Former West Ham defender Lucas Neill won't now be coming to the Stadium of Light after the club rejected his wage demands.

Carson in line for Black Cats debut

Steve Bruce has a goalkeeping headache ahead of Saturday's visit of Hull City with Craig Gordon and Marton Fulop both fitness doubts.

Cats rule out defender swoop

Steve Bruce has indicated that Sunderland have now ended their interest in free-agent defender Lucas Neill.

Black Cats face injury crisis

Steve Bruce says Sunderland will wait as long as possible before naming a keeper, possibly third-choice Trevor Carson, to face Hull.

Cats eye loan deals

Sunderland have revealed Nyron Nosworthy, Roy O'Donovan and Russell Anderson are all available on loan deals.

Cats step up defender bid

Sunderland are hoping sign Lucas Neill but will have to pay the Australian £40,000 a week to conclude a deal.

Defender move shock

Danny Collins says his move to Stoke came out of the blue and is disappointed to have left Sunderland.

Striker rules out move

Fraizer Campbell has laughed off speculation linking him with a move to Hull and has pledged his future to Sunderland.

Quartet in race for Healy

Ipswich, Coventry, Watford and Newcastle are all being linked with a loan swoop for Sunderland striker David Healy.

Defender injury headache for Bruce

Steve Bruce faces a selection problem in the left-back spot for the clash with Hull as George McCartney is out with a hamstring injury.

Bruce seeks killer instinct

Steve Bruce has warned his Sunderland players they must be more clinical to stay in the Premier League.

Forward could leave Black Cats

David Healy says he wants to fight for his place at Sunderland but admits he could join another club when the loan window opens.

Defender set to snub move

Sunderland are set to miss out on the signing of Lucas Neill as the Australian is poised to sign for Atletico Madrid.

New boy reveals move reasons

Defender Michael Turner has admitted his move from Hull to Sunderland is like a "dream come true".

Bruce still in for defender

Sunderland still hope to do a deal for Lucas Neill after missing out on Maynor Figueroa and Ahmed Al Muhammadi.

Blues wait on midfielder deal

Alex McLeish has revealed Birmingham are not obliged to buy Sunderland's Teemu Tainio at the end of his temporary stay.

Defender deal completed

Stoke have wrapped up the signing of Danny Collins from Sunderland for £2.75m after Steve Bruce sanctioned the move.

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