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Here we go, then! It's Europa League time.

Sunderland kick off their European campaign at home to AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night. We preview the game and the occasion and reflect on Sunderland's incredible climb from League One into Europe.

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We sat down with Florent Ghisolfi ahead of Sunderland's Carabao Cup victory over Hull City in midweek.

The director of football discussed the pursuit of Malick Fofana, Chemsdine Talbi's situation and Juan Angulo.

We reflect on our chat with Ghisolfi, look back on the Hull win and preview a huge week for the Black Cats.

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It was the most dramatic transfer deadline day for Sunderland but it ended with success as Malick Fofana completed his move from Lyon.

We reflect on the incredible deadline day developments and the deals that did and didn't happen.

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It promises to be a busy and fascinating final few days of the summer transfer window on Wearside. Jack Grealish, Igor Paixão, Geny Catamo - who will end up at the Stadium of Light?

We bring you the latest on the transfer front as of Thursday afternoon, and also discuss Everton's reported interest in Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor's new contract.

We also reflect on the weekend defeat to Ipswich.

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Here we go, then! Sunderland are kicking off their Premier League campaign at Ipswich Town this weekend.

How will the season play out?  Where will the Black Cats finish? How will they fare in Europe?

We offer our predictions, and we also update you on the latest with Dayann Methalie and Sunderland's transfer picture.

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Another week has passed without Sunderland making a signing, so what's the latest on the transfer front at the Stadium of Light? How many signings do we think will arrive?

And when can the Black Cats expect to make a breakthrough?

We reflect on the win over Lens last week, look ahead to the final pre-season friendly at Rennes and predict the starting XI at Ipswich in the first Premier League game of the season.

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Sunderland are continuing to push for more signings, with Thomas Meunier so far the only new recruit this summer.

The Black Cats clearly want and need more through the door, but we discuss why there's no need to panic at this stage. 

We assess the players Sunderland want, the areas that will be strengthened and talk about the future of several figures in Regis Le Bris' squad.

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Sunderland's pre-season started with a comfortable win at York City, with the squad then heading out to the USA for their summer tour.

Regis Le Bris has named a 26-man squad for the trip, with some of the internationals set to join this weekend.

So what have we learnt in the past week about Sunderland's team and transfer plans?

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Sunderland are up and running in the transfer window with the capture of Thomas Meunier.

We discuss the arrival of the experienced Belgian defender, and also assess Sunderland's next move in the market.

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Granit Xhaka is going nowhere! We react to developments in the last week and discuss the events that led to the captain's Sunderland decision.

We also reflect on the arrival of Jose Fonte, Eliezer Mayenda's exit and assess the state of play in the transfer market.

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Granit Xhaka's Sunderland future has been plunged into doubt after Chelsea's interest in the captain emerged.

So what happens next? Scott Wilson and Dom Shaw discuss at length.

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We were at the Stadium of Light this week to sit down with Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi and interim chief executive Tom Burwell.

We discuss what came out of the interviews, including Sunderland's summer transfer strategy, stance on exits, financial position and much more.

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Sunderland remain in discussions with Lutsharel Geertruida's representatives over a permanent move for the defender.

But with other clubs interested and with Geertruida now away at the World Cup, what happens next?

We discuss the Dutchman and also assess the other talking points to come out of the retained list this week. And we discuss Sunderland's strategy when it comes to incomings this summer. 

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Sunderland are preparing for the summer transfer window after their stunning first campaign back in the Premier League.

Regis Le Bris' squad will be strengthened by new recruits this summer, but what about exits?

Dom and Scott run through the squad and discuss potential departures.

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What a day. What a season. What a side. What a manager.

The dust has now settled on one of the great days and occasions at the Stadium of Light.

We reflect on the brilliant win over Chelsea and look back on what has been a remarkable campaign.

And we take an early look ahead at next season's Europa League campaign and discuss what qualification means for the summer transfer planning.

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Europe is on for Sunderland! Beat Chelsea on the final day and the Black Cats could well have secured their place in the UEFA Conference League or Europa League next season.

We look ahead to this weekend and discuss what Sunderland need - and why we're confident it will work out. We also reflect on the win over Everton and numerous talking points to come from the success at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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We talk transfers in our latest episode as we look ahead to the summer transfer window and the players who are likely to leave Sunderland.

We also look back on the draw with Wolves and discuss Dan Ballard's sending off, and preview the visit of Manchester United this weekend.

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Sunderland head to Wolves this weekend looking to bounce back after the Nottingham Forest disaster last time out.

We reflect on that heavy defeat and discuss why the trip to Molineux will tell us an awful lot about the Black Cats and what happens next.

We also discuss Nordi Mukiele's response to fans and look ahead to the summer transfer window.

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Sunderland host Nottingham Forest on Friday night knowing a win will lift them joint seventh in the Premier League table.

We look ahead to that game, and also discuss the report this week claiming Regis Le Bris' job could be at risk this summer if the Black Cats fail to qualify for Europe.

We discuss Sunderland's stance and how Le Bris reacted to the claims.

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Sunderland are bang in the hunt for European football after their win over Tottenham.

We reflect on Sunday's success and assess the battle for the European places.

We also discuss Regis Le Bris' success this season, Luke O'Nien, Chris Rigg and the shocking racist abuse aimed at Brian Brobbey.

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We were delighted to be joined by Roker Report's Gav Henderson for our latest episode.

Dom and Gav take another look back at the derby win, even if we're a fortnight on and look ahead to the Premier League run-in.

And we also talk at length about last week's exit of chief business officer David Bruce.

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What a day. What an occasion. What a win. What a performance.

We relive Sunderland's glorious Tyne-Wear derby win at Newcastle and discuss all the big talking points to come out of the game.

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The derby is very nearly upon us.

Sunderland head for St James' Park this weekend looking to do the double over Newcastle United.

So where will the game be won and lost? Who plays and what happens if Dan Ballard misses out? Who plays on the right flank? What would defeat mean for both sides? What does the future hold for Bertrand Traore? And how will Sunday's game play out?

We discuss all of the above in our preview.

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Sunderland have reached the 40-point mark!

We reflect on the win at Leeds on Tuesday night and discuss the big talking points to come from the game.

We run through the latest injury news and preview this weekend's FA Cup trip to Port Vale.

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Sunderland have lost three Premier League games on the bounce for the first time this season, so what does that mean for the Black Cats and the remainder of the campaign?

We reflect on the defeat to Fulham and the talking points to come from the game.

We look ahead to Bournemouth and Sunderland's summer transfer needs. And we discuss the vile racist abuse aimed at Romaine Mundle over the weekend.

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We discuss Kristjaan Speakman's time at Sunderland, his exit and legacy in our latest episode.

We also reflect on the weekend FA Cup victory over Oxford United and look ahead to this week's visit of Fulham in the Premier League.

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We say farewell to Dan Neil in our latest episode as we reflect on the midfielder's Sunderland exit and Ipswich move.

We also look back on the West Ham defeat and discuss Granit Xhaka's absence. How should Regis Le Bris replace the captain for Monday's game against Burnley?

And we look ahead to the final days of the window and discuss what to expect on Wearside.

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We reflect on the Crystal Palace win and look ahead to the trip to West Ham in our latest video.

We also discuss transfers and the various speculation linking clubs with Sunderland players over the past week or so.

Wilson Isidor, Noah Sadiki and Romaine Mundle are all said to be interesting other clubs - so what is Sunderland's stance?

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There's loads to go at in our latest We Are Sunderland Briefing.

Scott and Dom reflect on the FA Cup win at Everton and discuss the many talking points to emerge from the penalty shoot-out success.

We talk Enzo Le Fee and Sunderland's prospects of WINNING the FA Cup this season.

We also bring you the latest on transfers, with updates on Jhon Lucumi, Dan Neil, Romaine Mundle and Luke O'Nien.

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Sunderland suffered their joint heaviest defeat of the season when they went down 3-0 at Brentford.

We reflect on that game and discuss Enzo Le Fee's penalty.

We also talk transfers, discussing Sunderland's stance on incomings this month and the latest on potential exits.

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Sunderland kick-off the New Year with a home game against Manchester City on Thursday night.

We preview that game and also look ahead to the January transfer window and focus on potential exits - both loan and permanent. 

We also assess how Sunderland are faring in the absence of their AFCON stars.

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Still basking in the glow of a derby victory?

We reflect on Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby win over Newcastle and discuss all the talking points to emerge from the game. 

We also look ahead to the coming games and how the Black Cats will deal with the absence of their AFCON stars.

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The Wear-Tyne derby is just a couple of days away.

We preview Sunderland vs Newcastle, and discuss:

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We reflect on the midweek draw at Liverpool and preview the Manchester City game in our latest episode.

We discuss the brilliance of Reinildo, the Xhaka and Sadiki suspension situation and reflect on Luke O'Nien's Premier League debut.

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Sunderland need to pick themselves up after the disappointing defeat at Craven Cottage.

We pick the bones out of the loss at Fulham and look ahead to the visit of Bournemouth this weekend.

And we also discuss the interesting decisions facing Regis Le Bris - in the short and long term.

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The African Cup of Nations is fast approaching when Sunderland are set to lose a number of key players. How will the Black Cats cope?

We run through how the starting XI will look. We also talk January, Granit Xhaka and those bizarre Juventus links and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Fulham.

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Sunderland continued their superb start to the Premier League season with a draw against leaders Arsenal - and Mikel Arteta was complimentary about the Black Cats afterwards.

We reflect on the game, Arteta's comments and the performances of Granit Xhaka, Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey.

And we have an early look ahead to next month's Wear-Tyne derby...

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Is Granit Xhaka currently the best midfielder in the Premier League?

It's a big claim but Scott Wilson argues there's certainly a debate to be had. What's not in question is Xhaka's influence on the Black Cats after his equaliser secured Regis Le Bris' side a point against Everton.

We reflect on that game and also discuss Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' Sky interview. And we look ahead to this weekend's game against Arsenal.

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Sunderland will have Premier League rivals looking on with regret and envy after their superb start to the season.

We discuss why in our latest video as we reflect on the weekend win over Wolves and preview the challenges to come.

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Sunderland return to Premier League action against Wolves this weekend.

We bring you the latest from Regis Le Bris' press conference ahead of the game, including injury updates on Noah Sadiki and Omar Alderete and how the Black Cats might line up.

We also discuss the Sunderland exit of Stuart Harvey.

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We reflect on Sunderland's season so far as we enter the October international break.

We discuss:

And we also have an early look ahead to the January transfer window.

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Have Sunderland ever gone to Old Trafford to face Manchester United with such belief and confidence?

We preview Saturday's game, reflect on the win at Nottingham Forest and discuss the numerous talking points to come out of Regis Le Bris' press conference, including Robin Roefs, Granit Xhaka and the club's behind the scenes "upgrade".

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Sunderland continued their excellent start to the Premier League season with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa - and one prominent pundit has already admitted he got the Black Cats wrong.

We reflect on the draw over Villa and discuss how Regis Le Bris will deal with the absence of the suspended Reinildo.

We also look ahead to the coming trips to Nottingham Forest and Manchester United.

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Sunderland continued their impressive start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.

We reflect on that game and the impressive summer signings who are perhaps going under the radar.

We also preview Sunday's game against Aston Villa.

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Sunderland are preparing to return to Premier League action after the international break and the next spell of games will be very revealing, for rwo reasons.

We discuss what we'll learn from the coming run and also analyse Alan Browne's comments this week after he left to join Middlesbrough on loan.

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It was an eventful end to a hugely exciting summer transfer window for Sunderland.

Now the dust has settled, we reflect on deadline day and the transfer window as a whole.

And we tell you what came out of our sit down chat with Kristjaan Speakman at the Academy of Light this week.

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We reflect on two Sunderland defeats in our latest episode, looking back on the losses to Burnley and Huddersfield.

And we look ahead to the final days of the transfer window.

What do we expect to happen as Sunderland look to put the finishing touches to their summer work and continue their efforts to offload some players.

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What a start for Sunderland! We reflect on a memorable day after the Black Cats' emphatic success against West Ham.

What were the main takeaways from the game? What did we learn? What are Sunderland capable of this season?

And on the transfer front, who is next through the door? We discuss Sunderland's plans for the final stages of the window.

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Dom Shaw is joined by Nick Barnes to preview the Premier League season.

We look ahead to Sunderland's opener against West Ham this weekend, and also reflect on a busy summer of incomings.

Who will turn out to be the best signing? And what do Sunderland still want to do before the end of the transfer window?

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It's been another busy week on Wearside, with signings, further transfer developments and the first friendly of the summer.

We reflect on Sunderland's latest moves in the transfer market and discuss their pursuit of former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka.

And we assess the talking points to come of the first pre-season friendly of the summer against South Shields.

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Reinildo Mandava is Sunderland's latest new recruit, and he'll soon be followed by Chemsdine Talbi - then what comes next?

That's what we discuss in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing, as we also assess the profile of Sunderland's new recruits.

What's the latest on the goalkeeper front? Will Sunderland sign an out-and-out striker or a versatile forward?

And we also look ahead to this weekend's pre-season friendly double header against South Shields and Gateshead.

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Sunderland's bold and exciting summer transfer window is showing no signs of slowing down.

After the arrival of Habib Diarra and with Reinildo set to follow, the Black Cats are now on the verge of signing Noah Sadiki.

So what's the thinking behind Sunderland's transfer strategy? What and who comes next? And who will leave in the coming weeks, with a mass exodos imminent.

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It's been a fascinating week on Wearside, with several players linked with a move to Sunderland this summer.

While some are pure speculation, what do the links tell us about Sunderland's transfer approach?

We discuss Sunderland's "hard-headed" strategy, the importance of a major new off the pitch partnership and the imminent arrival of Florent Ghisolfi.

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We can start planning for the year ahead after Sunderland discovered their Premier League fixture list this week. So where are the opportunities and dangers in the schedule?

And what did we learn from Kristjaan Speakman's transfer update this week?

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We discuss what came out of our chat with Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman last week, including:

We also discuss Jobe Bellingham's exit, reflecting on the midfielder's time on Wearside and looking ahead to what the future might hold for the teenager.

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What a weekend!

We reflect on Sunderland's unforgettable Wembley success - and look ahead to the future. What does promotion mean for Sunderland's transfer plans?

What happens next with Jobe Bellingham? We also reflect on the brave decisions that led to promotion and have an early look ahead to next season's Premier League campaign.

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We speak to Sheffield Uniter reporter Stu Rayner, of the Yorkshire Post, to get the inside view on the Blades ahead of Saturday's play-off final.

Where will the game be won and lost? Who are United's key players? What's the feeling on Sheffield? What's their view on Sunderland? And how is a former Sunderland transfer target faring ahead of a potential reunion?

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The countdown is on!

The Championship play-off final between Sunderland and Sheffield United is just days away and we have an early look ahead to Saturday's promotion decider.

Why are Sunderland seen as outsiders? Who will handle the occasion better? And how does Regis Le Bris opt to use the pieces in the jigsaw of his Sunderland attack?

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What a night! And what a moment!

We relive what could well have been Sunderland's greatest night at the Stadium of Light and tell of the emotional behind the scenes moments that followed Dan Ballard's last gasp goal against Coventry.

We also have an early look ahead to the play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley.

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Halfway there!

Sunderland host Coventry in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg on Tuesday night looking to finish the job after their first leg success.

So after Regis Le Bris' masterstroke in the first leg, how will the Black Cats approach this game?

Scott reveals the Sunderland buzzword from Le Bris' press conference on Monday. And we make our second leg predictions.

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After five successive defeats to finish the season, how worried should we be about Sunderland ahead of the Championship play-offs?

And are the Black Cats now capable of turning it back on?

We reflect on the QPR defeat and preview the play-off semi-final first leg against Coventry, assessing two big decisions for Regis Le Bris.

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Who do Sunderland want to face in the play-offs? We weigh up the final day permutations and assess Sunderland's potential semi-final opponents.

We reflect on the Oxford defeat and look ahead to this weekend's final game against QPR.

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Will Regis Le Bris' approach to the last few weeks turn out to be a mistake or a masterstroke?

That's what we discuss in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing on the back of the 1-0 home defeat to Blackburn.

Can the Black Cats now flick a switch and rediscover their form? What is Le Bris' strongest team? And what should the head coach do with Tommy Watson in the last couple of weeks of the season and in the play-offs?

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Regis Le Bris outlined his plans for Sunderland's remaining games in his press conference this week.

So how will the team look for this weekend's Easter double header against Bristol City and Blackburn?

What should Le Bris do with Tommy Watson? Who should start up-front? And what are the two starting spots likely up for grabs in the play-offs?

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Back to winning ways! Sunderland bounced back after their Coventry hammering with a 1-0 victory over Millwall.

But they missed a fourth penalty on the bounce. So who takes the next?

And, on another subject, who is Sunderland's Player of the Year this season?

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Scott Wilson sat down with Sunderland's chief business officer David Bruce to discuss the club's growing problem with counterfeit shirts.

We discuss the matter and what can be done about it in this week's Briefing video.

We also talk full-backs amid Trai Hume and Dennis Cirkin's injury woes. And we look ahead to the weekend game against Millwall.

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Sunderland went into the international break on the back of their worst display of the season so far.

So what does Regis Le Bris need to do to help the Black Cats rediscover form and momentum going into the final eight games of the season? 

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A win and a draw at home, next stop Coventry City for Sunderland. Could it be the Sky Blues in the play-offs for the Black Cats?

Automatic promotion is looking increasingly unlikely after the midweek draw with Preston.

Dom Shaw is joined by James Hunter to reflect on that game and assess the picture at the top.

We also discuss:

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Sunderland got back to winning ways at Sheffield Wednesday, so how does the automatic promotion picture look now?

We assess Sunderland's chances in the race for the top two.

We also discuss:

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Sunderland's automatic promotion hopes are hanging by a thread after the defeat at Leeds United, so is a top two finish still achievable?

We discuss the promotion picture after the dramatic Elland Road loss and preview the crucial coming games for the Black Cats.

We also assess one curious defensive problem which needs addressing.

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We sat down with Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman at the Academy of Light last week to discuss the January transfer window.

We reflect on that interview and what came out of it. And we also look back on the home draw with Watford and preview Wednesday's home game against Luton Town.

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Sunderland brought the January transfer window to a close with the signing of a new striker and a crucial win at Middlesbrough.

We reflect on that dramatic game at the Riverside and also explain Jayden Danns' situation after the striker joined Sunderland before returning to Liverpool for treatment on a back injury.

We also talk Enzo Le Fee, Wilson Isidor and the coming spell of Championship games. 

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We're into the last week of the January transfer window - so what is likely to happen at Sunderland ahead of next Monday's deadline?

In our latest We Are Sunderland briefing, we discuss:

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Eliezer Mayenda scored the crucial goal as Sunderland beat Derby at Pride Park on Tuesday night.

Mayenda played up-front with Wilson Isidor - but Scott Wilson discusses why that isn't a long-term fix for Regis Le Bris, and what it means for transfers and the Black Cats' pursuit of another striker.

We also discuss Enzo Le Fee and look ahead to the weekend visit of Plymouth.

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Enzo Le Fee is in the building and preparing for his Sunderland debut - so what next for the Black Cats in the January transfer window?

We discuss Sunderland's pursuit of a new striker and look ahead to the crucial Championship game at rivals Burnley.

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Enzo Le Fee arrived on Wearside on Thursday to complete his move to Sunderland. It's the transfer that has the Championship talking - so what does it say about Sunderland's exciting ambition and plans?

We discuss Le Fee, how he'll fit into the side and preview the FA Cup third round tie against Stoke City. 

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Sunderland kicked off 2025 in fine style with a crucial home victory over Sheffield United.

We reflect on that win and turn our attention to the January transfer window and discuss what to expect in the coming weeks after Regis Le Bris' interesting reveals. 

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It's been quite the year of ups and downs on Wearside.

From Michael Beale and the derby disaster to the long wait for a head coach appointment and the success of Regis Le Bris - we reflect on Sunderland's 2024 and assess what next year could bring.

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Liverpool have this week been linked with a move for Sunderland striker Trey Ogunsuyi - so what happens next for the teenager, who has a prolific scoring record in the youth ranks?

On the subject of young talent, we discuss Sunderland's midfield in our latest video.

And we also look ahead to this weekend's game against Norwich City.

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The highs and the lows of football. Just three days after his Man of the Match display against Stoke, Tommy Watson suffered the injuries that will rule him out for two months. So how should Sunderland deal with the absence of the winger?

And what does it mean for the January transfer window? 

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We've been here before...but do Sunderland need to sign a striker in January? The shortage of goals recently has led to the return of that familiar question as the window approaches.

We discuss the striker situation, assess Kristjaan Speakman's short club interview this week, reflect on the defeat to Sheffield United and look ahead to the Stoke and Bristol City games at the Stadium of Light. 

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Unbeaten in 10, winless in five - is your glass half full or empty? We reflect on Sunderland's form in our latest video, looking back on the draw with West Brom.

We discuss Sunderland's attack, Regis Le Bris' use of substitutes and some inevitable January exits. And we look ahead to Friday night's trip to Sheffield United. 

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Eight unbeaten but winless in three...Sunderland went into the international break still top of the Championship but on the back of three straight draws.

So what did we learn from the QPR, Preston and Coventry draws? 

And what questions need answering when play resumes. We also have an early look ahead to January and discuss one obvious contract priority.

And we add to the love for Tony Mowbray after the former Sunderland boss opened up on his battle with cancer.

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Sunderland opened the gap at the top of the Championship with a blistering display against Oxford United - which sparked a telling comment from the visiting boss.

We reflect on that game and the talking points, including the brilliant midfield and Wilson Isidor's superb form.

And we discuss the open training session held at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday. 

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What a win!

Sunderland's superb victory at Luton was surely Regis Le Bris' best in charge so far - so what did it tell us about the Black Cats' promotion chances this season?

We reflect at length on that game and talk Le Bris' tactical nous, Chris Rigg, Romaine Mundle, Chris Mepham and the summer transfer approach.

And we look ahead to Saturday's game against Oxford United.

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What are the chances of Sunderland re-signing Jordan Henderson?

That's discussed at length on our latest We Are Sunderland briefing.

And we also talk Aaron Connolly after the striker bagged three goals for the Under-21s during the international break and opened up in an honest and revealing interview with the club.

We also preview this weekend's visit to Hull City.

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What on earth?! It's a few days on but that's still the general feeling after Illan Meslier's 97th minute howler at Sunderland.

What happened? What was it like being in the stadium? And what does it mean for the Black Cats moving forward?

We reflect on the Leeds draw and the most recent chunk of games between international breaks and ask what we've learnt about Regis Le Bris' side?

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We preview table topping Sunderland's clash with Leeds United at the Stadium of Light and look back on the midweek win over Derby.

We discuss Jobe Bellingham, Dan Neil, Wilson Isidor - and ask when will Sunderland start to be viewed as genuine promotion contenders? Or are they already?

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We reflect on the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough as Sunderland continued their hugely impressive start to the Championship season.

There's praise for Regis Le Bris, several players - and Kristjaan Speakman.

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We preview Sunderland's game against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Scott and Dom discuss where the game will be won and lost, how the two teams shape up and what Regis Le Bris had to say ahead of his first taste of the fixture.

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Sunderland suffered their first defeat of the season at Plymouth but there'll no panic at the Academy of Light, says Scott Wilson in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing.

We reflect on that Plymouth game and discuss Dan Ballard's injury and who replaces him if he misses the Boro game.

We also talk strikers after Ahmed Abdullahi's setback and praise Romaine Mundle, who continues to impress.

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Four wins from four and top of the league - Sunderland have enjoyed a flawless start to the Championship campaign. So what's been the key to their success so far? We reflect on the first four games and the many positives to emerge.

One of the big plusses has been the form of Eliezer Mayenda - but will Sunderland pay the price for not signing a senior experienced striker? We discuss the transfer window after last week's deadline. 

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Up and running! Sunderland got off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over Cardiff City on Saturday.

We reflect on the opening day victory and dissect the main talking points.

We look ahead to the Carabao Cup first round tie at Preston - and discuss the latest on the striker hunt and Jack Clarke's future

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It all starts this weekend for Regis Le Bris and Sunderland, who kick off their Championship campaign at Cardiff. What can we expect from the Black Cats on Saturday and this season? What did we learn from Le Bris' press conference?

And what's the latest on the striker front as the frustrating wait for a transfer breakthrough goes on.

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Scott Wilson and Dom Shaw reflect on Sunderland's pre-season so far and look ahead to the final friendly of the summer against Marseille. We discuss the striker situation amid the Alexandre Mendy uncertainty and talk Jack Clarke and the Premier League loan market.

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Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage discuss Sunderland's start to pre-season ahead of the fixtures in Spain, transfer latest and Dan Ballard's injury.  

Included in this episode: 

- Reviewing Sunderland's friendlies with South Shields and Gateshead
- A first look at Régis Le Bris' system
- Patrick Roberts and Jack Clarke start among the goals
- What to expect from Spain trip
- Dan Ballard's injury and Sunderland's centre-back dilemma
- Pierre Ekwah linked to Udinese: Should he stay or go?
- Trai Hume transfer speculation

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Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage look at the plan for Régis Le Bris' second week in charge of Sunderland as pre-season friendlies return.

Included in this episode: 

- Régis Le Bris prepares for his second week in charge of Sunderland
- Sunderland's backroom staff debate
- Pre-season friendlies return against South Shields and Gateshead
- Positional dilemmas for key players
- Kristjaan Speakman's transfer message and who has been linked
- Would Oliver Norwood be a good signing for Sunderland?

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Joe Ramage and Dom Shaw look back on Régis Le Bris' first week in charge of Sunderland and reflect further on his inaugural press conference as well as Kristjaan Speakman's transfer update. 

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- More reaction to Régis Le Bris' first Sunderland press conference
- A backroom staff update
- Kristjaan Speakman's transfer message
- Centre-forward and midfield targets

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Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage sit down for the latest instalment of our We Are Sunderland Morning Briefing to look back on a busy couple of days for the Black Cats following the appointment of Régis Le Bris.

Included in this episode: 

- Régis Le Bris takes charge
- A positive week with kit launch and a new club shop
- Chris Rigg set to sign a pro deal with Sunderland
- What the transfer market could bring
- Kristjaan Speakman addresses supporters

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