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Grant Leadbitter - Second Sunderland spell

Never go back? Eight players who returned to Sunderland for a second spell

With Jordan Henderson rumoured to be a Sunderland January transfer target, how has resigning former players worked out for the Black Cats before?

Michael Graham
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Grant Leadbitter - Second Sunderland spell

Never go back? Eight players who returned to Sunderland for a second spell

With Jordan Henderson rumoured to be a Sunderland January transfer target, how has resigning former players worked out for the Black Cats before?

Michael Graham
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Recent Articles

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

FEATURE: Do Sunderland pass the Jamie Carragher 'healthy squad' test?

With the transfer deadline approaching, we examine the Sunderland squad to find out just how good it is in terms of balance.

Michael Graham
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Direct replacement or tactical tweak? Five options for Sunderland in Jack Clarke absence
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Direct replacement or tactical tweak? Five options for Sunderland in Jack Clarke absence

How might Sunderland set up in the absence of Jack Clarke? There are plenty of options to consider...

Michael Graham
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The Sunderland Liz Truss - Where does Michael Beale rank in club's shortest serving managers?
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The Sunderland Liz Truss - Where does Michael Beale rank in club's shortest serving managers?

The crazy Michael Beale Sunderland reign is over. Was the the shortest serving Sunderland manager in history though?

Michael Graham
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Redemption or just reset? Is Michael Beale changing the minds of Sunderland fans?
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Redemption or just reset? Is Michael Beale changing the minds of Sunderland fans?

It's been a tumultuous start to 2024 for Sunderland and Michael Beale, but are minds starting to change on Wearside?

Michael Graham
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EXCLUSIVE: 'A love letter to Sunderland' - STID producers on why series felt so personal
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EXCLUSIVE: 'A love letter to Sunderland' - STID producers on why series felt so personal

Sunderland Til I Die was a sports documentary that captured the hearts of the world, and that should come as no surprise given how personal it was to the producers.

Michael Graham
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Incredible Jack Clarke statistic that shows Sunderland have the best player in the league
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Incredible Jack Clarke statistic that shows Sunderland have the best player in the league

There are a lot of players in the Championship putting up good numbers, but no one has ever achieved even close to Sunderland's Jack Clarke in one key metric.

Michael Graham
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Luke O'Nien: I have fallen in love with 'wonderfully bonkers' Sunderland
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Luke O'Nien: I have fallen in love with 'wonderfully bonkers' Sunderland

Sunderland is a club that you fall in love with. We all know that. Why exactly is that, though? We asked Luke O'Nien that exact question.

Michael Graham
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EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland have signed 'a fearless wide player who won't be overawed by anyone'
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EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland have signed 'a fearless wide player who won't be overawed by anyone'

Sunderland signed teenage winger Rhys Walsh from Glentoran on deadline day, and we wanted to find out a bit more about him.

Michael Graham
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Wembley roars and enraging Jose Mourinho: The greatest Luke O'Nien Sunderland moments
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Wembley roars and enraging Jose Mourinho: The greatest Luke O'Nien Sunderland moments

Some players were built for certain clubs, and that certainly seems to be the case with Luke O'Nien and Sunderland.

Michael Graham
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How Championship rivals' £400k per week losses shine new light on Sunderland model
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How Championship rivals' £400k per week losses shine new light on Sunderland model

Hull City are an example often offered of a Championship club showing 'ambition,' but their published accounts show the value of Sunderland's more cautious approach.

Michael Graham
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Two reasons to trust the Sunderland model - and two reasons not to
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Two reasons to trust the Sunderland model - and two reasons not to

Say what you want about the Sunderland transfer model, but it certainly inspires debate...

Michael Graham
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Why Abdoullah Ba has become unlikely hero in quest to sell 'the model' to Sunderland fans
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Why Abdoullah Ba has become unlikely hero in quest to sell 'the model' to Sunderland fans

Changing perceptions is never easy, but it is the task with which Sunderland are faced. Abdoullah Ba could prove to be their trump card, though.

Michael Graham
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Michael Beale stunning Sunderland rant deconstructed
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Michael Beale stunning Sunderland rant deconstructed

Michael Beale responded to fan criticism at Sunderland with a stunning monologuing rant of his own - and we're just letting it go unchallenged.

Michael Graham
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Dear Michael Beale: We are the noise - and WE are Sunderland
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Dear Michael Beale: We are the noise - and WE are Sunderland

Michael Beale has dismissed Sunderland fans' concerns as unhelpful 'outside noise.' He couldn't possibly understand the club less.

Michael Graham
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Sunderland: A needless tale of eroded trust, betrayal and self-sabotage
Sunderland Nation Opinion

Sunderland: A needless tale of eroded trust, betrayal and self-sabotage

Things have gone very wrong at Sunderland, probably more wrong than the club even realise. But how on earth has it come to this?

Michael Graham
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Seven reasons why Sunderland should sack Michael Beale now
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Seven reasons why Sunderland should sack Michael Beale now

It has taken Michael Beale just seven games to inspire Sunderland fans to chant for his sacking. Here are seven reasons the club should listen.

Michael Graham
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Sunderland transfer rumour rater: Kieffer Moore, Yann M'Vila and other links analysed
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Sunderland transfer rumour rater: Kieffer Moore, Yann M'Vila and other links analysed

It's been a slow January although Sunderland are still expected to be active this month - but for who?

Michael Graham
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Michael Beale is sucking all the joy from supporting Sunderland - and I don't really know how
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Michael Beale is sucking all the joy from supporting Sunderland - and I don't really know how

Join me as I try to navigate my way out of a Michael Beale-created malaise and learn how to enjoy supporting Sunderland like I did before.

Michael Graham
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Sunderland contract situation: Who is nearing the end of their current deal?
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Sunderland contract situation: Who is nearing the end of their current deal?

Which Sunderland players are out of contract at Sunderland this summer and how long are key players tied down for?

Michael Graham
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Top Ten: Sunderland's best ever January signings
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Top Ten: Sunderland's best ever January signings

Sunderland haven't always got January signings right, but when they have it has been glorious.

Michael Graham
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Five Sunderland players who could get new lease of life under Michael Beale
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Five Sunderland players who could get new lease of life under Michael Beale

Michael Beale will inevitably bring some change at Sunderland. That may be bad news for some players - but good for others.

Michael Graham
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Sell to thrive, not sell to survive: The Sunderland 'model' explained - in their own words
Sunderland Analysis

Sell to thrive, not sell to survive: The Sunderland 'model' explained - in their own words

Although Sunderland make it clear that they have a 'model' they are not good at explaining what it is. So, pulling together stuff they have said about it, we'll have a go ourselves.

Michael Graham
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What can Sunderland expect tactically from Michael Beale?
Sunderland Analysis

What can Sunderland expect tactically from Michael Beale?

Michael Beale appears to be a good fit tactically for Sunderland and has impressive endorsements, but talking himself into trouble is a distinct danger.

Michael Graham
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Michael Beale to Sunderland: The good, the bad, and the WTF
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Michael Beale to Sunderland: The good, the bad, and the WTF

here we go again. Sunderland appear to have a new head coach in Michael Beale, with fans left to try to make sense of it.

Michael Graham
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