Sunderland News

PAOLO DI CANIO will attempt to change the mindset in the Sunderland dressing room this summer by signing players with a "professional ethic". The Black Cats boss has been criticised by Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor, who claims his attempts to improve the behaviour and discipline of his players has overstepped ... (more)

Tottenham Hotspur missed out on Champions League qualification for the second year running despite beating Sunderland 1-0 at White Hart Lane.

Experienced Sunderland defender Titus Bramble could be set to follow in the footsteps of David Beckham by switching to the MLS Titus Bramble is considering a trans-Atlantic switch to Major League Soccer when his Sunderland contract runs out this summer.

Manager's public condemnation of players is allowing him to make the case for a more radical revamp of the playing squad Phil Bardsley probably does not realise it but he has done Paolo Di Canio the most enormous favour.

Tottenham suffered yet more Champions League heartache as they missed out on a top-four berth to Arsenal despite yet another wonder goal from Gareth Bale.

Super Sunday turned funereal, Arsenal's early second-half goal draining the dramatic tension from the afternoon, shifting the focus from Champions League qualification to those who would be leaving us.

Spurs have just missed out on the Champions League despite beating Sunderland 1-0 at White Hart Lane.

Gareth Bale was booked for diving as Tottenham thought they had earned a penalty in the first half of their game against Sunderland.

Sunderland's Italian manager Paolo Di Canio says that he is seeking respect rather than devotion from his players.

Andre Villas-Boas admits Tottenham go into the final game of the season against Sunderland bracing themselves for yet more Champions League disappointment on Sunday.

AFTER securing Sunderland's Premier League status, Paolo Di Canio is set to make considerable changes to his playing squad over the summer, but the Black Cats boss has emphasised the importance of the club's academy.

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio will need to plug the hole left by loan signing Danny Rose as he heads for Tottenham on Sunday.

Well this is it! I assume there will be a few shouts of Howay the Lads from White Hart Lane on Sunday if a goal goes in from the Toons.

Paolo Di Canio will devote pre-season to repairing Sunderland's 'weak mentality' and lack of physical fitness.

PAOLO Di Canio has issued a thinly-veiled criticism of Connor Wickham's attitude and admitted the Sunderland striker can lack motivation.

MIDDLESBROUGH goalkeeper Jason Steele and Sunderland striker Connor Wickham have been named in the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championships in Israel.

Jack Colback is concerned that Sunderland may have to wait until the final game of the season to be assured of their safety as he feels Wigan may pull off a major shock by beating Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

PAOLO DI CANIO has plans for a summer of change at the Stadium of Light, but one of Sunderland's newest recruits hopes Simon Mignolet does not form part of the club's close-season transfer business.

"We have recently produced two strong performances and the players have proven they are working very well together," said the manager.

Emmanuel Adebayor scored a late winner as Tottenham came from behind to beat 10-man Stoke 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, provisionally lifting the team above Arsenal into fourth place in the race for Champions League qualification.