Sunderland: September 2009 Archives

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

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

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

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

Kenwyne Jones and Darren Bent claimed two goals apiece as Sunderland overcame Wolves 5-2 at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burnley overcame in-form Sunderland 3-1 to become the first promoted side since 1992 to win each of their first three home games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Sunderland capitalised on shocking defensive lapses from Hull to run out 4-1 winners in what was a fairly even contest on Wearside.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Birmingham have completed the signing of Teemu Tainio on a season-long loan deal from Sunderland.

Sunderland and Tottenham are locked in talks over a late swap deal involving Alan Hutton and Anton Ferdinand.

Ipswich manager Roy Keane has returned to his old club Sunderland to re-sign midfielders Grant Leadbitter and Carlos Edwards.

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

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

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

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

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

Kenwyne Jones and Darren Bent claimed two goals apiece as Sunderland overcame Wolves 5-2 at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.

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

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

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

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

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