OPINION!
Passionate opinions straight from the hearts of die-hard Sunderland supporters.
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Sunderland must end the 2023/2024 season strongly ahead of a huge summer
"Despite having little to play for, the Lads need to end the campaign on a positive note after a season of ups and downs", writes Finlay Anderson
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Sunderland should consider adjusting the parameters in the search for a new head coach
"Our method of operating doesn’t need to be ripped up, but greater flexibility in recruitment should be followed by the same in the coaching staff," writes Phil West
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Editorial: The international break is a welcome respite from the struggles of Sunderland
After we finally broke a six-game losing run with a draw against QPR, we can at least take stock and reset before the final eight games of the season.
The lowdown on Matty Young — How is Sunderland’s next top keeper prospect doing at Darlo?
Sunderland’s youth keeper is out on loan at Darlington at the moment, and he’s impressing Quakers fans
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Talking Points: Sunderland stop the rot but huge issues remain after QPR stalemate
A 0-0 home draw against the Londoners was hardly cause for celebration, but ahead of the international break, we needed something badly. Phil West looks at the game’s main talking points
Centre Backs?! What are those?
Milo looks at Sunderland’s defensive woes going into this weekend’s QPR game.
Will the real Sunderland gaffer please stand up?
Four consecutive defeats and four weeks later we don’t seem to be any closer to actually hiring anyone to do this job. The burning question – WHY HAVE THE WHEELS STOPPED TURNING AT SUNDERLAND AFC?
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Can we trust Sunderland’s process in the search for a new head coach?
"Under Mike Dodds, recent results on the pitch have been poor, and the sense of inertia off the field is equally disturbing", writes Jon Guy
Barnesy’s Blog: “I would urge Sunderland’s owners to tweak the model!”
"Now Sunderland needs to raise the bar. Be bold, brave, and prove itself not to be unbending in its approach to recruitment, but flexible and imaginative," writes BBC’s Sunderland match commentator Nick Barnes.
The global football boom of the early 2000s and how it might have influenced Sunderland
Sunderland went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in dramatic fashion at the start of the 2000s - where did we go wrong?
Sunderland need to learn how to keep clean sheets again
"While the lack of goals from our strikers has been a concern all season it has gone almost unnoticed that we have forgotten how to keep clean sheets," writes Mark Wood.
A View From The Away End: Southampton (A)
Follow the trials and tribulations of the SAFCSA London Branch, as they take in sights and sounds of the fair City of Winchester before heading to a few boozers en route to St Mary’s...
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No apology needed, Jobe!
"The young midfielder played a major role in two goals on Saturday but his post-match message, although admirable, didn’t feel necessary," writes Phil West
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Sunderland were down and out in Norwich and Southampton
"Sunderland’s club hierarchy have played a major part in a negative spiral of results, so what are we going to do about it?" asks Paddy Hollis
Editorial: Another game, another defeat — what’s Sunderland’s next move?
The past few months have shown there are weaknesses in ‘the model’ that need to be addressed.
After six losses, Sunderland are punch drunk and heading for a nervy end to the season
"Saturday’s latest defeat was another savage blow, and the questions are stacking up for Mike Dodds and those in charge", writes Phil West
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Talking Points: Sunderland’s slump continues at Southampton
Things are looking bleak at the Stadium of Light after a sixth defeat in a row. Andrew Smithson looks at the main talking points from Saturday’s game at St Mary’s
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Matchday Musings: Sunderland lose again despite second half rally
"We really need to find some shape and confidence, as things won’t get any less challenging as we enter the final nine games of the season" writes Malc Dugdale
“Four and a half minutes is all it took!” - The importance of getting behind a young team
"Tuesday’s game against Leicester was not just a test for our young team and coaches, it was a test for us the fans too! Did we pass? Quite a few of us did," says Kelvin Beattie.
Sunderland’s recent collapse is a real test of character
Our dismal run of form has thrown up another challenge for our young squad. Paddy Hollis looks at whether they’ve got the resilience to get through it
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Five successive Sunderland losses can’t be glossed over by ‘statistical improvements’
"Mike Dodds’ post-match comments caught the eye on Tuesday evening, but they also hinted at a worrying mindset within the club," writes Phil West
After The Dust Settles: Timid Sunderland suffer home loss to leaders Leicester
Sunderland suffered a 5th consecutive loss as they toiled against Leicester on their return to the SoL. Once again, it was a tale of two halves as the lads did too little too late to wrangle anything from the game.
Matchday Musings: Dismal first half display sees Sunderland lose 5th game on the bounce
"No one expected anything from this game, but by Jove, we were limp," writes Paddy Hayes.
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Talking Points: Signs of improvement but another loss for Sunderland
Against the league leaders, the Lads responded to a timid first half with a strong second, but Leicester eventually edged it 0-1. Phil West looks at the game’s main stories
Editorial: Haway man Lads, let’s see a bit of fight!
This could be a season-defining week for Sunderland, and with two top sides to play, we need to see a bit of fight from our Head Coach and his players — or it could be about to get a lot worse.
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Sunderland are repeating past mistakes with their mismanagement of Jobe
Is it time to give Jobe a rest?
Talking Points: Grim times in Norfolk as away struggles continue
Norwich City have improved immeasurably since the last time the two teams met, but Sunderland are enduring an alarming slide and it needs to be tackled as soon as possible.
A tough few months
"Should we be surprised at what we are currently seeing? Probably not if we think about the series of poor decisions made in the last nine months or so," writes Dave Holloway.
Matchday Musings: Sunderland lose four on the bounce as horrendous form continues
Less musing, more ranting. That was utterly shite today in the second half. Not good enough.
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Chairmen of the board: Sunderland head honchos from Cowie to Dreyfus
As opinions fly as to who needs to shoulder responsibility for a tough season, Mark Roberts has his say on who the buck stops with at the Stadium of Light
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Corry Evans is back in training, and that’s great news for Sunderland!
After thirteen months out injured, Evans is finally closing in on a return to first team action. How significant is this for the team and the wider squad?
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Jack Clarke’s injury is a massive blow for Sunderland, but others now need to step up!
Clarke’s ankle ligament injury that leaves him on the sidelines for six weeks is a massive blow, writes Finlay Anderson on the news of the winger’s injury