Sunderland: December 2009 Archives

Daryl Murphy is expected to leave Sunderland when the window opens with Hull and Stoke both thought to be keen.

Sunderland are lining up a swoop for Tottenham defender Alan Hutton after giving up on Michael Dawson.

Sunderland defender Russell Anderson is close to agreeing terms with Hibs for a move to Easter Road in January.

Marouane Chamakh is set to snub January moves to Arsenal and Sunderland by committing his future to Bordeaux.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has hailed the attitude and quality of Darren Bent after he bagged a brace against Blackburn.

Darren Bent grabbed a brace for Sunderland as Blackburn twice came from behind to earn a point at Ewood Park.

Steve Bruce is lining up an audacious bid to bring Craig Bellamy back to the North East after learning he may want out of Man City.

Marouane Fellaini earned Everton a deserved point against a Sunderland side who led through Darren Bent in a thrilling encounter.

Sunderland will be without the suspended Michael Turner against Everton but Lorik Cana is available again.

Steve Bruce is delighted he can pair midfielders Lorik Cana and Lee Cattermole together again for the Boxing Day game with Everton.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is unlikely to make a January transfer window move for Spurs defender Michael Dawson.

Sunderland will be without Michael Turner for the entire festive period after he was handed a four-game suspension.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is in the hunt to sign a new striker but will have to wait until the summer to land Marouane Chamakh.

Sunderland will not be making a move for Robbie Keane despite reports claiming a deal for the Tottenham striker was imminent.

Sunderland have been told to forget about making a move for West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans next month.

Steve Bruce says he is planning on appealing against the red card shown to Michael Turner in Sunderland's defeat to Manchester City.

Man City clung on for the win in a thrilling encounter which will be overshadowed by speculation surrounding Mark Hughes' future.

Phil Bardsley is convinced team harmony rather than money is the secret to success ahead of Sunderland's game against Manchester City.

Steve Bruce has a major concern over defender Michael Turner's fitness for Sunderland's game at Manchester City on Saturday.

Boss Steve Bruce will hold an inquest with his players to discuss Sunderland's poor results ahead of Saturday's game at Man City.

Tottenham are reportedly ready to rival Sunderland and launch a £6m bid for Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa.

Steve Bruce admits Sunderland were beaten by the better team but believes Andy Reid's miss against Villa was crucial.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to cash in on Anton Ferdinand and use the cash to launch a bid for Maynor Figueroa.

James Milner made one and scored one as Aston Villa recorded a 2-0 win over Sunderland to lift them into third in the Premier League.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce won't rush Lee Cattermole back into action despite admitting "we haven't been the same team without him."

Sunderland's Kieran Richardson and Phil Bardsley are back in contention to face Aston Villa after serving respective suspensions.

Sunderland have been boosted by the news Lee Cattermole is back in training and is closing in on a return to action.

Wigan have told Sunderland they will have to wait until the summer if they want Maynor Figueroa as he will not be sold next month.

Younes Kaboul grabbed an injury time equaliser to earn Portsmouth a point at Sunderland before being red carded for two bookings.

Sunderland are chasing transfer-listed Fenerbahce striker Colin Kazim-Richards, who could be available at a knock down price.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has dismissed reports suggesting Anton Ferdinand could join Spurs with Alan Hutton moving the other way.

Sunderland look set to be without Anton Ferdinand, George McCartney, John Mensah, Michael Turner and Craig Gordon against Portsmouth.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has lost defender Anton Ferdinand for the busy festive fixtures because of an ankle injury.

Fulham are set to go head-to-head with Sunderland for the services of Iceland international Solvi Ottesen in the January window.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has revealed midfielder Lee Cattermole is close to returning to full training.

Reports are linking Tottenham defender Alan Hutton with a switch to the Stadium of Light, with Anton Ferdinand heading to Spurs.

Sunderland are again being linked with a move for Adam Johnson despite reports suggesting he could sign a new deal with Middlesbrough.

Steve Bruce has again been forced to apologise to the Sunderland fans following another poor performance away from home.

Sunderland are sweating over the fitness of Anton Ferdinand after he damaged his ankle in Sunday's defeat at Fulham.

Fulham moved to eighth in the Premier League after Bobby Zamora's early goal proved decisive in an entertaining game at Craven Cottage.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has insisted that Anton Ferdinand does have a future at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will check on the fitness of Kenwyne Jones before naming his side to take on Fulham.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is being linked with a January move for Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey.

Steve Bruce is confident Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole will recover from his knee injury and be fit for the Christmas period.

Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop has admitted he would be keen on a move to Aston Villa amid reports Martin O'Neill is interested.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is still frustrated after losing to Wigan at the weekend and says his side must become more consistent.

Jose Enrique has blasted reports linking him with a move to Sunderland and has committed his future Newcastle.

Daryl Murphy is expected to leave Sunderland when the window opens with Hull and Stoke both thought to be keen.

Sunderland are lining up a swoop for Tottenham defender Alan Hutton after giving up on Michael Dawson.

Sunderland defender Russell Anderson is close to agreeing terms with Hibs for a move to Easter Road in January.

Marouane Chamakh is set to snub January moves to Arsenal and Sunderland by committing his future to Bordeaux.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has hailed the attitude and quality of Darren Bent after he bagged a brace against Blackburn.

Darren Bent grabbed a brace for Sunderland as Blackburn twice came from behind to earn a point at Ewood Park.

Steve Bruce is lining up an audacious bid to bring Craig Bellamy back to the North East after learning he may want out of Man City.

Marouane Fellaini earned Everton a deserved point against a Sunderland side who led through Darren Bent in a thrilling encounter.

Sunderland will be without the suspended Michael Turner against Everton but Lorik Cana is available again.

Steve Bruce is delighted he can pair midfielders Lorik Cana and Lee Cattermole together again for the Boxing Day game with Everton.