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The footballing world is in mourning today with Serie A matches being postponed to pay respects to the late Pontiff. His love of football was no secret, however, his Fandom of Sunderland AFC might be.

Sunderland Nation Features

The footballing world is in mourning today with Serie A matches being postponed to pay respects to the late Pontiff. His love of football was no secret, however, his Fandom of Sunderland AFC might be.

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Sunderland Analysis

Sunderland AFC have secured their participation in the playoffs of the Sky Bet Championship, but the question remains of which teams area likely to face the Black Cats a month from now.

Sunderland Analysis

How can Sunderland improve the atmosphere of its home fans at the Stadium of Light? A quick look at the potential solution.

Grant Leadbitter - Second Sunderland spell

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

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

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

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

Sunderland Nation News

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

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

Sunderland Nation News

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

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

Sunderland Nation News

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

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

Sunderland Nation News

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.

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

Sunderland Nation News

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.

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

Sunderland Nation News

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.

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

Sunderland Nation News

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

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

Sunderland Nation News

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

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

Sunderland Nation News

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.

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

Sunderland Nation News

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

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

Sunderland Nation News

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 Beale stunning Sunderland rant deconstructed

Sunderland Nation Opinion

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

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

Sunderland Nation Opinion

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

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

Sunderland Nation Opinion

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

Seven reasons why Sunderland should sack Michael Beale now

Sunderland Nation News

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.

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

Sunderland Nation News

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

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

Sunderland Nation Opinion

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.

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

Sunderland Nation Features

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

Top Ten: Sunderland's best ever January signings

Sunderland Nation Features

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

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

Sunderland Nation Features

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