Sunderland issue to address in January - and obvious contract priority

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…

Telling Sunderland comment from opposition boss & behind the scenes at open training

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 o…

What Regis Le Bris' best win so far told us about Sunderland's promotion chances

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…

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

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 inter…

Leeds United, what on earth and what it means for Sunderland moving forward

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 …

Sunderland's £20m-plus star, the promotion question & Leeds United preview

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? ----------…

Boro verdict, Speakman praise & the thinking behind Sunderland transfer move

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. And we discuss Aaron Connolly ahead of the striker's expected arrival on Wearside on a free tr…

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough preview and chance to underline promotion credentials

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. ------------------------------- FOLLOW: X: @W…

Sunderland sweating on injury update but no panic ahead of Middlesbrough

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 ta…

Sunderland's flawless start, transfer window verdict - and the striker question

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 …