Tag: Sunderland
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International Blues
Is it only me who hates international weeks? Perhaps it’s a Scottish thing. All too often, our performances are the kind you watch from behind your hands, but only if there’s no room behind the sofa. The match against Poland was a case in point; you could feel the tension mounting up as the game…
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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Newcastle 1-2 Watford
Steve McClaren said, after this game, that trying to turn around Newcastle’s shocking form was “a little bit like a car crash.” He isn’t kidding. Right now it resembles a motorway pile-up, and one with a high likelihood of casualties. They flirted with relegation last season, and but for Sunderland also dropping three points and…
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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland
Things are pretty grim up north at the moment, with Sunderland and Newcastle suffering a ghastly start to the season, and one that neither side was able to better at the weekend. In this match, played in front of a Bournemouth support who are much happier with the start they’ve made than the away fans…
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Sunderland make summer bid for Dutch striker
Embed from Getty Images Sunderland have launched a move for Netherlands striker Jeremain Lens, according to ESPN. 27-year-old Lens has been highly impressing over the years and gained a lucrative move to Dynamo Kiev in 2013, going on to help them win two Ukrainian Cups and one League title. His impressive form has attracted the…
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No Sunderland approach for Sean Dyche
Embed from Getty Images Contrary to reports, Sunderland have so far made no approach to Burnley to speak to manager Sean Dyche, according to Sky Sports. Reports have linked the Burnley boss with a move to the Stadium of Light after Dick Advocaat left his role at the club following the final day in the…
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Leicester City boss Pearson keen on Liverpool defender
Embed from Getty Images Daily Express are reporting that Leicester City are interested in making a move for Liverpool central defender Sebastian Coates. The 24-year-old Uruguayan international, has been on loan at Sunderland, and after a slow start, played in the last six matches, where Sunderland achieved three clean sheets including a scoreless draw against…
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Best games of the 14/15 Premier League season
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News’ Lewis Camp takes you through our pick of the best Premier League matches from the 2014/2015 season. Leicester City 5-3 Manchester United Newly promoted Leicester City took on Louis Van Gaal’s struggling Manchester United side at the King Power Stadium and played out one of the most memorable comeback…
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Search for new Sunderland manager begins
Embed from Getty Images Following Dick Advocaat’s decision not to extend his contract after the end of the season after escaping relegation, the search begins yet again for a new man at the helm. Sunderland will be searching for their fifth manager in just over 2 years, following Martin O’Neill, Paolo Di Canio, Gus Poyet…
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Advocaat leaves Sunderland after Premier League survival
Embed from Getty Images Dick Advocaat has announced he will stand down as Sunderland manager after guiding them to Premier League safety The Dutch coach was appointed in mid March with the side lying 17th in the table after dismissing previous manager Gus Poyet. He managed to win three of his games in charge with…
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Sunderland ensure Premier League survival – In Pictures
Sunderland produced a determined display against Arsenal to ensure their Premier League status on Wednesday evening. The Black Cats needed just one point to ensure they would be in England’s top flight next season and Dick Advocaat’s side did just that against Arsenal away from home. The Gunners tested their resilience throughout the 90 minutes…
