# Sunderland

This year

2023

Conundrum

‘One year, I played 7 games for Ireland and 3 for Sunderland… That was new to me’

Keiren Westwood on Irish memories, future plans, and the challenges of balancing club with international form.

14.0k

Mar 21st 2023, 8:00 AM

In form

Hat-trick of assists in Championship for Ireland's Will Smallbone

Elsewhere, Danny Mandroiu and David McGoldrick were on target.

6.3k

Mar 4th 2023, 6:17 PM

Last year

2022

super subs

West Brom substitutes sink Sunderland as Baggies hit back to win

Goals from Tom Rogic and Daryl Dike secured victory for the visitors, who trailed at the break.

4.7k

Dec 12th 2022, 10:32 PM

Potential

'I like him a lot' - Praise for Sunderland's highly rated Dublin-born matchwinner

Dennis Cirkin marked his return to action with an assist and a goal.

11.9k

Oct 17th 2022, 9:23 PM

carabao cup

Ogbene on target in Rotherham win while Sheffield Wednesday see off Sunderland

There were six fixtures in the Carabao Cup this evening.

6.2k

Aug 10th 2022, 10:18 PM

Bowing out

Former England striker Jermain Defoe retires aged 39

The striker scored 20 goals for his country and 162 in the Premier League.

6.5k

Mar 24th 2022, 11:37 AM

talking point

To succeed as a manager, Roy Keane must show that the perception is not the reality

The Man United legend reportedly turned down the chance to become Sunderland manager earlier this week.

9.2k

Feb 11th 2022, 1:00 PM

In the frame

Roy Keane in talks over a return to the Sunderland dugout

The Black Cats have sounded out a series of potential candidates.

25.2k

Feb 3rd 2022, 8:38 AM

Aiming high

Irish rivals in League One promotion race bonded by a common goal

They may be at different stages of their careers, but these players in the third tier of English football are all looking to climb the ladder, writes David Sneyd.

4.3k

Jan 29th 2022, 7:15 AM

All time

Potential

Mikel Arteta won't rush highly rated 18-year-old

Charlie Patino scored on his Arsenal debut against Sunderland in midweek.

7.4k

Dec 23rd 2021, 2:51 PM

Match Ball

Nketiah nets hat-trick as Arsenal see off Sunderland to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

The back-up striker has reportedly turned down a new deal at the Emirates Stadium.

5.3k

Dec 21st 2021, 10:05 PM

Last Eight

Leicester handed trip to Liverpool in Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Elsewhere, Tottenham will host London rivals West Ham while Sunderland will play Arsenal.

5.7k

Oct 30th 2021, 12:29 PM

issue

Sunderland boss alarmed by use of snus in English football

Lee Johnson said the impact of the habit could be detrimental to physical and mental health.

13.7k

Oct 7th 2021, 3:17 PM

Boost

'He didn’t get the credit he deserved last season' - Ireland striker praised after hat-trick

Aiden O’Brien during Sunderland’s 3-2 win at Blackpool in the Carabao Cup.

10.3k

Aug 25th 2021, 1:40 PM

Commitment

McGeady targets promotion after signing new contract at Sunderland

The veteran Ireland winger has committed for another season with the League One club.

5.8k

Jun 30th 2021, 2:26 PM

STANDOUT

Irish winger Aiden McGeady's superb season recognised

The Sunderland star features in the PFA League One team of the year.

12.0k

Jun 3rd 2021, 10:47 PM

Money matters

McGeady available for Sunderland's vital play-off despite contract dilemma

There had been concerns that the terms of his deal could cost him his place against Lincoln City.

5.7k

May 21st 2021, 2:05 PM

Comeback

Aiden McGeady officially recognised after turning his campaign around in remarkable fashion

The Ireland winger has been named in the League One team of the season.

15.9k

Apr 29th 2021, 8:55 PM

McGeady rescues Sunderland with stunning late goal in promotion battle

The veteran Ireland international’s free-kick earned his side a vital point away to Peterborough United.

12.1k

Apr 5th 2021, 5:29 PM

Going Well

Remarkable turnaround sees Aiden McGeady trail only Harry Kane in assist charts

The Irish winger had been ostracised from the Sunderland side in the early part of the season.

10.5k

Mar 27th 2021, 5:38 PM

Wrap

Norwich restore lead at top of Championship as Sunderland continue push for promotion in League One

The Canaries sit 10 points clear at the top of the table.

3.3k

Mar 17th 2021, 9:49 PM

London Calling

Praise for 'excellent' Lee O'Connor as Ireland youngster prepares for Wembley

The 20-year-old from Waterford could be tasked with keeping tabs on Aiden McGeady in the EFL Trophy final.

8.7k

Mar 12th 2021, 3:34 PM

new dawn

23-year-old becomes English football's youngest chairman

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has completed his takeover of League One side Sunderland.

14.7k

Feb 19th 2021, 6:30 PM

In From The Cold

The 'very quick turn of events' that revived Aiden McGeady's fortunes at Sunderland

The Ireland international had been frozen out by Phil Parkinson.

14.1k

Jan 15th 2021, 6:07 PM

Behind The Scenes

Former team-mate claims 'everyone was scared' of Aiden McGeady at Sunderland

‘He’s ruthless. I’ve never seen anyone that ruthless,’ Lewis Morgan said of the Ireland international.

30.8k

Aug 19th 2020, 5:34 PM

Interview

Forging a new identity when the Premier League dream begins to fade

Being released at the age of 19 was ‘the best thing that could have happened’ to Gavin Donoghue.

42.2k

Aug 3rd 2020, 7:00 AM

Waterford Crystal

Quiz: How much do you know about the career of John O'Shea?

Test your knowledge of one of Ireland’s most decorated footballers, who celebrates his 39th birthday today.

27.5k

Updated

Apr 30th 2020, 5:00 PM

Trouble

'Clubs, leagues' could be wiped out as Sunderland the latest club to furlough playing staff

Talks are ongoing over Premier League players taking wage deferrals and cuts.

4.7k

Apr 7th 2020, 6:03 PM

fly on the wall

Watch the new trailer for Sunderland 'Til I Die ahead of Season 2's release

The popular documentary, which follows the Black Cats through their recent troubles, returns to Netflix on 1 April.

6.3k

Mar 18th 2020, 4:30 PM

promotion race

Joey Barton taunts Sunderland for being 'scared of little old Fleetwood Town'

Barton claimed the Black Cats celebrated ‘like they’d won the World Cup’ after last night’s 1-1 draw.

6.6k

Feb 26th 2020, 1:13 PM

January Sales

McGeady told he can leave Sunderland amid reports of training ground incident

The Republic of Ireland international is set to move on in January, according to manager Phil Parkinson.

15.7k

Dec 12th 2019, 1:04 PM

Interview

'My career coming to a premature halt is not the reason I'm an alcoholic'

In a wide-ranging conversation, former Ireland U21 international Kieron Brady discusses his life before and after football.

49.7k

Nov 30th 2019, 8:00 AM

A tale of two Roys

'He nearly kicked in the door into the boardroom... I came out a little bit rattled'

Former Sunderland striker Roy O’Donovan explains what it’s like to draw the ire of Roy Keane.

66.3k

Jul 29th 2019, 8:00 PM

toon army

Ex-Sunderland boss Bruce named Newcastle's new manager

Despite being a boyhood Magpies fan, the former Man United defender is unlikely to be a popular choice.

6.2k

Jul 17th 2019, 10:15 AM

Extension

McGeady snubs interest from elsewhere to commit future to Sunderland

The Republic of Ireland international has signed a new contract, despite being linked with an MLS move.

10.0k

Jul 14th 2019, 12:52 PM

incredible courage

Sunderland midfielder leads boyhood club to play-off final a day after mother's tragic death

Grant Leadbitter didn’t tell the majority of the squad about her passing before the win over Portsmouth.

9.2k

May 17th 2019, 1:51 PM

League One

McGeady a late withdrawal as Sunderland earn narrow play-off advantage

The Ireland winger pulled up in the warm-up ahead of his side’s 1-0 win over Portsmouth tonight.

9.4k

May 11th 2019, 10:38 PM

Bone of contention

McGeady playing through pain barrier to aid Sunderland's promotion push

The Republic of Ireland winger has been his club’s stand-out performer throughout this season.

5.6k

Apr 25th 2019, 4:21 PM

Awards

PFA League One Team of the Year recognition for Collins and McGeady

The Ireland pair have been included in the League One selection by their fellow professionals.

5.2k

Apr 24th 2019, 1:13 PM

standing out

Randolph and McGeady among 4 Irish players recognised for their outstanding displays this season

James Collins and Jay O’Shea have also been honoured.

10.7k

Mar 26th 2019, 6:20 PM