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Friday Night Live: Join us for some pre-match chat ahead of Sunderland’s trip to Millwall!
The Lads make the trip to South London on Saturday as we try and respond after two losses. Join us live on Spaces as we preview the game!
On This Day (1 December 1990): Tina! Tina! Roker remembers, but Shilton has the last laugh
The lads turned in their best performance of the season – but the veteran keeper came up with a world-class display.
On This Day (30th November 2020): Much changing at the SoL after Sunderland sack Phil Parkinson!
There was A change coming in the Sunderland dugout following the departure of yet another manager, with Parky shown the door following a string of terrible results and performances.
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Matchday Musings: Pressure builds on Tony Mowbray as Sunderland slump to defeat
It was another dismal result for the Lads as they slipped to a 1-2 home defeat against Huddersfield Town on Wednesday evening . Paddy Hayes looks at where it all went wrong
Score Predictions: Sunderland v Huddersfield Town
Sunderland face Huddersfield Town at home tonight, and will be keen to make up for the points dropped away to Argyle at the weekend. Here’s what our Predictions team think may happen…
On This Day (29th Nov 1958): Ralphy scores a hatty as Sunderland defeat The Blades!
Promotion-chasing Sheffield United were next up at Roker Park for Sunderland, whose form was taking us closer to the trapdoor of a second relegation in successive seasons.
On This Day (27th November 2018): Sunderland sweep aside fellow promotion chasers!
Jack Ross’ side go 14 unbeaten as they swat aside fellow promotion chasers Barnsley aside at the Stadium of Light.
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Editorial: Sunderland’s recruitment hasn’t been poor, but patience is needed from everyone
A certain profile of player was targeted during the summer, and despite some setbacks along the way, the club are clearly taking a long-term view rather than seeking quick fixes
Score Predictions: Plymouth v Sunderland
How will Sunderland get on against Plymouth at Home Park today? Here’s what our Predictions team think…
On This Day (25th November 2016): Pickford linked with move to Liverpool - Moyes has his say
With Sunderland’s prized asset Jordan Pickford gaining attention for his fantastic performances in the Premier League, his manager admitted it would be a challenge to keep him on Wearside for too much longer.
On This Day (24 Nov 1987): Sunderland hit 7 as injuries rule out Newcastle move for Niall Quinn!
He’d have turned them down, anyway!
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Friday Night Live: Get involved tonight @ 8pm as we gear up for tomorrow’s trip to Plymouth
It’s a long trip to Devon for our Championship game this weekend, so join us live on Spaces as we preview the clash with the Pilgrims!
On This Day (22 November 1969): John Lathan scores on his Sunderland debut
The Lads needed a hero to stave off defeat against Southampton at Roker Park — up stepped 17 year old John Lathan on his Sunderland debut to get the goals we required!
On This Day (20th November 1926): Sunderland go top of the table after win at Highbury
On this day in 1926 the Lads travelled to the capital to face Charlie Buchan’s Arsenal who were unbeaten at home, with the prospect of going top of the table with a victory on the road.
Jack Greenwell: The greatest manager that Sunderland never had
Jack Greenwell, a man from the town of Crook, changed the game of football forever with his stint as manager of Barcelona - is the local boy the greatest manager Sunderland never had?
On This Day (18th November 2012): O’Neill’s Sunderland leave London with all three points!
O-O-O-O-OOOO’Neill! It was a successful evening for Sunderland in London, scoring three goals - including an absolute stunner from Stephane Sessegnon!
On This Day (16th November 1957): Sunderland play out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Chelsea!
With the club a mess off the pitch, Sunderland struggled throughout the 1957/58 season - but a rare entertaining afternoon for the Lads saw them play out a 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Roker Park.
On This Day (15 Nov 1975): Super Mel rules the skies for Sunderland at the Valley
Sunderland were mounting a credible challenge for promotion in season 1975/76. At home we looked invincible but away from home was a different matter. Next up was a trip to the Valley, where we had not won for twenty-one years!
On This Day (13th Nov 1990): Busy day at Sunderland with a departure and rumoured new signing!
After a tough start to life in Division One Denis Smith was attempting to strengthen his squad at Roker, despite a significant part of his promotion winning side departing, and Marco represents the Football League in Belfast.
On This Day (12th November 1955): Late drama seals draw for Sunderland in topsy turvy game!
Sunderland got off to the worst start possible 68 years ago, but could they recover against the Clarets?
Score Predictions: Sunderland v Birmingham
How will Sunderland fair at home to Wayne Rooney’s Birmingham in todays early kick off?
On This Day (11th November 1972): Carlisle narrowly win goal fest against managerless Sunderland!
With no permanent successor to Alan Brown in the dugout, Sunderland pulled themselves together for a trip across the country to take on Carlisle - and what a game it was!
Friday Night Live! Get involved tonight @ 8pm as we gear up for tomorrow’s game against Birmingham!
We’re back at home for our final Championship game before the November international break, so join us live on Spaces as we preview the clash with the Blues!
On This Day (10 Nov 2002): Quinny announces his retirement after spurning Wilko’s coaching offer
Oh, and Sunderland actually won a game, too.
What has been your favourite moment of the KLD era at Sunderland?
The last three years under the ownership of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus have been largely exciting for Sunderland. What’s been your favourite thing to have happened in that time?
On This Day (9th November 2014): Gus Poyet’s draw specialists strike again!
Having started to gain a reputation as draw specialists, Gus Poyet’s Sunderland were primed and ready to share the spoils with an Everton team which featured Aidan McGeady...
On This Day (8th Nov 1964): Were a Kremlin-like board going to sink Sunderland?
It should have been a glorious return to the first division, instead, chaos and confusion reigned - we were managerless and eighteen games into the season having still not appointed a successor to Alan Brown. What on earth were the board playing at?
Editorial: Frustration at Sunderland’s goalless draw is a sign of progress
It was ultimately frustrating but we can look at the positives, as well as a penalty decision that has been coming for weeks and an opportunity that’s been presented in central defence.
On This Day (6 November 1984): Sunderland continue on road to Wembley against Clough’s Forest!
Things continue to look up under Len Ashurst as Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest visit Roker for a League Cup third round replay, with Sunderland on the road to Wembley.
Lasses Match Preview: Can Sunderland defeat Durham in today’s River Wear derby?
Sunderland play Durham this Sunday at 12:00 to defend their top of the table status, and hopefully extend their unbeaten run to 9 games against local opposition.
Score Predictions: Swansea v Sunderland
Can Sunderland get back to back wins with a victory away in Wales?
On This Day (4th November 2000): Late Armstrong goal sees Sunderland lose at the Lane
It wasn’t Sunderland’s day as Peter Reid’s side dropped points when conceding a last minute goal which was scored by Chris Armstrong. Were you there?