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Sunderland celebrate against Leeds

'Judge Sunderland after ten games,' they said - so let's judge

Are Sunderland the real deal this season, is it another false dawn, or do we just not know yet?

Michael Graham
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Sunderland celebrate against Leeds

'Judge Sunderland after ten games,' they said - so let's judge

Are Sunderland the real deal this season, is it another false dawn, or do we just not know yet?

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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Jordan Henderson - former Sunderland midfielder

Jordan Henderson to Sunderland should feel right - so why does it feel wrong?

Jordan Henderson is rumoured to be a Sunderland transfer target. It makes perfect sense for everyone - so why doesn't it feel right?

Michael Graham
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Sunderland - Can they maintain a promotion push?

Don Goodman 'optimistic' on Sunderland promotion chances

Sunderland have made the perfect start to their Championship season, but can they turn that into a promotion challenge? One expert certainly belies so.

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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No one said the Championship would be easy, and Sunderland getting important reality check
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No one said the Championship would be easy, and Sunderland getting important reality check

Sunderland are learning the harsh lesson that many other clubs have before them: The Championship is a brutal dogfight.

Michael Graham
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Beeline for decline: How Sunderland 'obsession with progression' turned into self-sabotage
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Beeline for decline: How Sunderland 'obsession with progression' turned into self-sabotage

Sunderland have managed to get themselves in a right pickle with Michael Beale, and they may be the only people remotely surprised.

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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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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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 have hurt and angered us before, but never downright insulted us - until now
Sunderland Nation Opinion

Sunderland have hurt and angered us before, but never downright insulted us - until now

With a derby coming up against rivals Newcastle United, Sunderland may have picked this time to insult their supporters like never before.

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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COMMENT: Nothing to fear for Sunderland despite Premier League interest in stars
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COMMENT: Nothing to fear for Sunderland despite Premier League interest in stars

It is finally fun to be a Sunderland fan again, and we shouldn't let a bit of Premier League interest in top players spoil that.

Adam Voisey
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Sunderland must be willing to embrace ruthlessness, but Tony Mowbray deserves better
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Sunderland must be willing to embrace ruthlessness, but Tony Mowbray deserves better

As speculation mounts about Tony Mowbray's Sunderland future, we should not underestimate the value of ruthlessness, even if sentiment feels more natural.

Michael Graham
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Why any play-offs disappointment can only serve to highlight success of Sunderland season
Sunderland Nation Opinion

Why any play-offs disappointment can only serve to highlight success of Sunderland season

The play-offs may be slipping away from Sunderland, but optimism should be the prevailing emotion.

Michael Graham
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'Harsh lessons' of Hull draw can only benefit Sunderland in the long run
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'Harsh lessons' of Hull draw can only benefit Sunderland in the long run

Mistakes are a way of life for Sunderland right now, but there should be a nice pay-off eventually.

Michael Graham
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Sunderland player of the year: Who are the leading candidates?
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Sunderland player of the year: Who are the leading candidates?

The player of the year award has often been almost a meaningless ‘who has irritated us the least’ kind of thing at Sunderland, but not this season.

Michael Graham
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Why project Ekwah and the patience it requires is something Sunderland must embrace
Sunderland Nation Opinion

Why project Ekwah and the patience it requires is something Sunderland must embrace

Pierre Ekwah is a player that should excite everyone at Sunderland, but it's a definite work in progress.

Michael Graham
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Winning points is hard enough without having to battle the referee every week too
Sunderland Nation Opinion

Winning points is hard enough without having to battle the referee every week too

Sunderland have enough on their plate already without the referees creating another obstacle.

Michael Graham
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Five options to help Sunderland solve crippling striker shortage
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Five options to help Sunderland solve crippling striker shortage

Sunderland need to try something different to solve the striker crisis, so what are the options?

Michael Graham
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