Sunderland: October 2009 Archives

Sunderland come from two goals down to secure a point against West Ham in an action packed game at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland will welcome back Darren Bent against West Ham but boss Steve Bruce has other injury worries ahead of the game.

Sunderland are one of a number of English clubs tracking Nestor Calderon according to the Mexico midfielder himself.

Sunderland have been hit by the news George McCartney, Bolo Zenden, Fraizer Campbell and John Mensah have picked up knocks.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is unlikely to risk top-scorer Darren Bent after the striker picked up a knee injury at the weekend.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce thinks his side have as good a chance as any of lifting the Carling Cup ahead of the game with Aston Villa.

Sunderland are sweating on the fitness of Darren Bent after the striker picked up a knock against Birmingham.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has told Arsenal or any other club to forget about making a move for Lorik Cana.

Goals from Liam Ridgewell and James McFadden handed Birmingham a 2-1 win against Sunderland at St Andrews.

Nyron Nosworthy has pledged his future to Sunderland by signing a new deal to keep him at the club until 2012.

Sunderland will welcome back Kieran Richardson against Birmingham but Steve Bruce has a host of injury problems.

Arsenal are set to revive their interest in Sunderland midfielder Lorik Cana as he continues to shine for the Black Cats.

Sunderland are keeping tabs on Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson who is due to fall out contract next summer.

Sunderland have offered Nyron Nosworthy a new contract and hope he will put pen to paper this week.

Sunderland could turn to Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil as Steve Bruce targets a replacement for Lee Cattermole.

Sunderland have been hit by the news that Lee Cattermole will be out for at least three months with a knee injury.

Sunderland and Birmingham are both said to be showing an interest in Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner.

Sunderland have been boosted by the news Kenwyne Jones' injury is not serious but are still sweating over Lee Cattermole.

Sunderland's victory over Liverpool will stand and the game will not be replayed, the Premier League have confirmed.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce fears he could be without star duo Kenwyne Jones and Lee Cattermole for months rather than weeks.

Sunderland are sweating over the fitness of George McCartney, Lee Cattermole and Kenwyne Jones who picked up knocks against Liverpool.

Sunderland claimed all three points against an under-par Liverpool courtesy of a bizarre goal from Darren Bent.

Sunderland new-boy Bolo Zenden could face his former club Liverpool if he receives international clearance.

Sunderland have completed the signing of former Liverpool and Middlesbrough midfielder Boudewijn Zenden on a free transfer.

Steve Bruce ordered striker Kenwyne Jones to get the earliest flight back from World Cup duty with Trinidad & Tobago to face Liverpool.

Darren Bent has revealed Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has been giving him advice as he looks to continue his rich vein of form.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been impressed by Bolo Zenden and it looks as though a deal is close for the Dutchman.

Sunderland have secured the future of young midfielder Jordan Henderson until 2013 after he penned a new four-year deal.

Sunderland are set to battle it out with Blackburn for the highly-rated Norwegian striker Marcus Pedersen.

Sunderland are to step up their interest in Humberto Suazo and Salvador Cabanas after their respective goals for Chile and Paraguay.

Steve Bruce claims Sunderland defender Michael Turner deserves an England call-up after his tremendous early-season form.

Micah Richards could be heading out of Manchester City in January with Aston Villa and Sunderland both eyeing his signature.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is said to be lining up a swoop for Newcastle United defender Jose Enrique.

Steve Bruce says he is not surprised at Darren Bent's England omission but is convinced his time will come.

Boudewijn Zenden says he is confident of proving his fitness and hopes to sign a deal with Sunderland next week.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has hinted he is likely to offer trialist Bolo Zenden a deal after the Liverpool game.

Sunderland's Andy Reid is ready to fight for his place in the Republic of Ireland squad despite being told there is no place for him.

Andy Reid claims the current Sunderland squad is 'the best I have played in' following the impressive start to the new season.

Sunderland have handed a trial to former Liverpool and Chelsea midfielder Boudewijn Zenden with a view to signing the Dutchman.

Darren Bent says he is focused on Sunderland and will not let another England snub hit his confidence.

Sunderland are said to be showing an interest Rapid Vienna stars Yasin Pehlivan and Nikica Jelavic ahead of the January window.

Patrice Evra's last gasp equaliser rescued Man. United after Sunderland produced a sterling display to earn a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.

Lee Cattermole has recovered from his ankle problems and could figure for Sunderland at Manchester United on Saturday.

Andy Reid claims Sunderland have been given 'more direction and purpose' since Steve Bruce took over as manager in the summer.

Captain Lorik Cana feels he has the experience and Sunderland have the players capable of securing a shock win at Manchester United.

Sunderland come from two goals down to secure a point against West Ham in an action packed game at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland will welcome back Darren Bent against West Ham but boss Steve Bruce has other injury worries ahead of the game.

Sunderland are one of a number of English clubs tracking Nestor Calderon according to the Mexico midfielder himself.

Sunderland have been hit by the news George McCartney, Bolo Zenden, Fraizer Campbell and John Mensah have picked up knocks.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is unlikely to risk top-scorer Darren Bent after the striker picked up a knee injury at the weekend.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce thinks his side have as good a chance as any of lifting the Carling Cup ahead of the game with Aston Villa.

Sunderland are sweating on the fitness of Darren Bent after the striker picked up a knock against Birmingham.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has told Arsenal or any other club to forget about making a move for Lorik Cana.

Goals from Liam Ridgewell and James McFadden handed Birmingham a 2-1 win against Sunderland at St Andrews.