Sunderland: April 2010 Archives

Quinn targets double signing

Sunderland are planning talks with Tottenham and Lyon to try and thrash out permanent deals for loan stars Alan Hutton and John Mensah.

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Defender fit for United clash

Sunderland will be without Alan Hutton through suspension against Manchester United on Sunday but Michael Turner should be fit to play.

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Don't underestimate us - Cana

Loric Cana has warned that Sunderland can having an impact on the title race, as they prepare to face Manchester United on Saturday.

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Striker drops Premier League hint

Sunderland target Nikola Zigic has turned down a move to Galatasary and admits the Premier League is his preferred destination.

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Midfielder to miss remainder of season

Sunderland have confirmed that Andy Reid has undergone an operation on a calf injury and will miss the rest of the season.

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Black Cats keeper trains with City

Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop has begun training with Manchester City after the Premier League gave them permission to sign him.

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Hutton boost for Cats

Sunderland defender Alan Hutton will have to serve just a one-match ban following his red card against Hull.

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Cats eye winger swoop

Morten Gamst Pedersen's agent says talks are going well with Blackburn despite reported interest from Sunderland.

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Keeper hopes for rival switch

Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop says he would jump at the chance to sign for Manchester City if they make an approach.

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Young duo sign up

Sunderland have been boosted by the news Jordan Henderson and David Meyler have both agreed new five-year deals.

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Cats eye quality signings

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says a top 10 finish will help attract some big names to the club in the summer.

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Bruce plans double deal

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is reportedly set to offer Tottenham £11.5million for Robbie Keane and Alan Hutton.

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Hull City 0-1 Sunderland

Hull were effectively relegated after a Darren Bent goal condemned them to a narrow defeat against Sunderland at the KC Stadium.

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FT:Hull 0-1 Sunderland: Hull are effectively relegated after losing a fiery clash against Sunderland at the KC Stadium

HT:Hull 0-1 Sunderland:Drama as both sides are down to 10 men and Bullard misses a penalty

GOAL:Hull 0-1 Sunderland: (7mins)Jones heads towards Bent who finishes from an acute angle

LINE UP: Gordon, Hutton, Turner, Kilgallon, Richardson, Campbell, Henderson, Meyler, Malbranque, Bent, Jones

LINE UP: Duke, Mendy, Gardner, Mouyokolo, Dawson, Barmby, Boateng, Bullard, Geovanni, Folan, Altidore

Bruce rules out Reds deal

Steve Bruce has said Sunderland have no plans to sell Darren Bent in the summer despite reported interest from Liverpool.

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Cats welcome back Cana

Sunderland have been boosted by the news captain Lorik Cana looks set to figure in Saturday's trip to Hull City.

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Double deal latest

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he is not sure whether Bolo Zenden will stay at the Stadium of Light for another season.

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Defender dismisses Sunderland link

Portsmouth defender Marc Wilson has stated he intends to stick with Pompey amid reported interest from Sunderland.

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Bruce heaps praise on Cats pair

Suderland boss Steve Bruce has heaped the praise on Steed Malbranque and Frazier Campbell, who have both been linked with summer exits.

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Cats eye defender deal

Steve Bruce says he plans to hold talks with Lyon about keeping John Mensah at Sunderland for another season.

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Austrian ace on Bruce's radar

Sunderland are planning to make a move for Wigan's Paul Scharner, who has confirmed he will leave the DW Stadium in the summer.

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Sunderland keen to keep defender

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted he would love to turn Alan Hutton's loan move from Tottenham into a permanent one this summer.

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Black Cats chase Sweden midfielder

Steve Bruce is thought to be weighing up whether to raid former club Birmingham and bring in midfielder Sebastian Larsson.

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Sunderland 2-1 Burnley

Burnley lost ground in their battle against relegation as Frazier Campbell and Darren Bent condemned them to a 2-1 defeat.

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Sunderland duo set to miss out

Sunderland pair Lee Cattermole and Lorik Cana are described as 'major doubts' to face strugglers Burnley on Saturday.

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Bruce predicts quiet summer

Boss Steve Bruce claims Sunderland are not a 'selling club' and doesn't expect wholesale changes at the Stadium of Light this summer.

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Skipper eyes Clarets clash

Sunderland captain Lorik Cana says he hopes to have recovered from a hip injury in time to face Burnley this weekend.

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Defender deal in balance

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he has yet to make a decision on whether to turn John Mensah's loan into a permanent deal.

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Midfielder eyes Cats stay

Steed Malbranque has pledged his future to Sunderland and says he has no intention of leaving in the summer.

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Spurs ace wants move

Alan Hutton has revealed he would like to turn his loan deal from Tottenham to Sunderland into a permanent move this summer.

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Striker open to Town switch

Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy says he will decide in the summer whether or not to play for Ipswich next season.

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Bruce handed transfer boost

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been assured there will be money to spend in the summer but he will not be allowed to go mad.

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West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland

Araujo Ilan is West Ham's hero again as his second-half strike seals three massive points in their battle against relegation.

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FT:WHam 1-0 Sund:Ilan's second-half strike seals three massive points for West Ham in their scrap to avoid relegation.

GOAL:WHam 1-0 Sund:(50mins)Ilan scores a massive goal for the Hammers from close range.

HT:WHam 0-0 Sund:An evenly matched first-half ends goalless with few chances at either end.

LINE UP: Gordon, Ferdinand, Da Silva, Turner, Richardson, Henderson, Meyler, Cattermole, Malbranque, Bent, Campbell

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, da Costa, Upson, Spector, Stanislas, Kovac, Behrami, Noble, Cole, Ilan

Bruce waits on duo's fitness

Alan Hutton and Lorik Cana are both doubtful for Sunderland ahead of their trip to struggling West Ham tomorrow.

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Target man targets top spot

Sunderland striker Darren Bent is setting his sights on being the leading goalscorer in the Premier League this season.

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Boss eyes extension for Dutch flyer

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is planning talks with Bolo Zenden to persuade him to stay on Wearside beyond this season.

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Bruce plays it safe

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits he won't risk any players now relegation fears have been eased at the Stadium of Light.

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Cats won't fade away

Sunderland starlet Jordan Henderson claims his side will not let the season 'just fade out' after all but ensuring survival.

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Zenden speaks on Sunderland future

Sunderland midfielder Bolo Zenden has said he may leave the club in the summer unless he plays more first team football.

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Rivals eye Sunderland target

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed Newcastle are lining-up a summer move for on-loan defender Alan Hutton.

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Sunderland 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham have lost their grip on fourth place after falling to a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

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FT:Sund 3-1 Tott:An action packed tie sees Sunderland overcome a disappointing Spurs side to take three well-earned points.

GOAL:Sun 3-1 Tot:(85mins)Zenden puts the game beyond doubt with a breathtaking volley.

GOAL:Sun 2-1 Tot:(72mins)A second penalty miss could haunt Sunderland as Crouch nods home.

HT:Sun 2-0 Tot:It is one-way traffic in this tie with Bent missing a second penalty late on.

GOAL:Sun 2-0 Tot:(29mins)Bent doubles the lead from the penalty spot after a Kyle Walker handball.

GOAL:Sun 1-0 Tot:(1mins)A dream start for the hosts as Bent smashes home from a Richardson corner.

LINE UP: Gomes, Kyle Walker, Kaboul, Bassong, Assou-Ekotto, Bentley, Palacios, Modric, Bale, Pavlyuchenko, Gudjohnsen

LINE UP: Gordon, Ferdinand, Turner, Da Silva, Richardson, Henderson, Meyler, Cattermole, Malbranque, Campbell, Bent

Duo face fitness fight

Sunderland hope to have David Meyler and John Mensah fit for the visit of Tottenham but Alan Hutton is missing.

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Defender set for future talks

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he will sit down with Phil Bardsley at the end of the season and discuss his future.

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Quinn targets double signing

Sunderland are planning talks with Tottenham and Lyon to try and thrash out permanent deals for loan stars Alan Hutton and John Mensah.

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Defender fit for United clash

Sunderland will be without Alan Hutton through suspension against Manchester United on Sunday but Michael Turner should be fit to play.

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Don't underestimate us - Cana

Loric Cana has warned that Sunderland can having an impact on the title race, as they prepare to face Manchester United on Saturday.

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Striker drops Premier League hint

Sunderland target Nikola Zigic has turned down a move to Galatasary and admits the Premier League is his preferred destination.

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Midfielder to miss remainder of season

Sunderland have confirmed that Andy Reid has undergone an operation on a calf injury and will miss the rest of the season.

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Black Cats keeper trains with City

Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop has begun training with Manchester City after the Premier League gave them permission to sign him.

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Hutton boost for Cats

Sunderland defender Alan Hutton will have to serve just a one-match ban following his red card against Hull.

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Cats eye winger swoop

Morten Gamst Pedersen's agent says talks are going well with Blackburn despite reported interest from Sunderland.

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Keeper hopes for rival switch

Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop says he would jump at the chance to sign for Manchester City if they make an approach.

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Young duo sign up

Sunderland have been boosted by the news Jordan Henderson and David Meyler have both agreed new five-year deals.

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Cats eye quality signings

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says a top 10 finish will help attract some big names to the club in the summer.

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Bruce plans double deal

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is reportedly set to offer Tottenham £11.5million for Robbie Keane and Alan Hutton.

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Hull City 0-1 Sunderland

Hull were effectively relegated after a Darren Bent goal condemned them to a narrow defeat against Sunderland at the KC Stadium.

More: Hull City 0-1 Sunderland |

FT:Hull 0-1 Sunderland: Hull are effectively relegated after losing a fiery clash against Sunderland at the KC Stadium

HT:Hull 0-1 Sunderland:Drama as both sides are down to 10 men and Bullard misses a penalty

GOAL:Hull 0-1 Sunderland: (7mins)Jones heads towards Bent who finishes from an acute angle

LINE UP: Gordon, Hutton, Turner, Kilgallon, Richardson, Campbell, Henderson, Meyler, Malbranque, Bent, Jones

LINE UP: Duke, Mendy, Gardner, Mouyokolo, Dawson, Barmby, Boateng, Bullard, Geovanni, Folan, Altidore

Bruce rules out Reds deal

Steve Bruce has said Sunderland have no plans to sell Darren Bent in the summer despite reported interest from Liverpool.

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Cats welcome back Cana

Sunderland have been boosted by the news captain Lorik Cana looks set to figure in Saturday's trip to Hull City.

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Double deal latest

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he is not sure whether Bolo Zenden will stay at the Stadium of Light for another season.

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Defender dismisses Sunderland link

Portsmouth defender Marc Wilson has stated he intends to stick with Pompey amid reported interest from Sunderland.

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Bruce heaps praise on Cats pair

Suderland boss Steve Bruce has heaped the praise on Steed Malbranque and Frazier Campbell, who have both been linked with summer exits.

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Cats eye defender deal

Steve Bruce says he plans to hold talks with Lyon about keeping John Mensah at Sunderland for another season.

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Austrian ace on Bruce's radar

Sunderland are planning to make a move for Wigan's Paul Scharner, who has confirmed he will leave the DW Stadium in the summer.

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