Paolo Di Canio will hope for his 2002/03 Chelsea form to help Sunderland in their own survival battle
West Ham were relegated in the 2002-03 season but not for the want of trying from Paolo Di Canio; who scored the winners in both…
Sunderland Archives: 04/2013
Sunderland Archives: 04/2013Newcastle’s “uphill challenge” is not just in Europe
As Newcastle face a challenge to remain in the Europa League, their bigger challenge could be in securing Premier League survival. Following Newcastle United’s 3-1…
Chelsea latest: including Sunderland team news and Schurrle
A round-up of news and views relating to Chelsea over the past 24 hours. Chelsea will still be without Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole for…
The Martin O’Neill Conundrum
Following Martin O’Neill’s departure from the Stadium of Light, we take a look at his managerial history and ask what is next for him. In…
The six most disappointing players of the Premier League season
Manchester United, Tottenham, Sunderland, Manchester City, and Arsenal players feature. Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, Juan Mata – All these players have impressed in 2012/13 and…
O’Neill and McDermott sackings give Arsenal the momentum in this transfer battle
Sunderland and Reading were thought to have outdone Arsenal in the pursuit of Zambian talent Stoppila Sunzu. Now it seems Arsenal have jumped back to…
The Logic Behind Appointing Di Canio
Sunderland’s appointment of Paolo Di Canio as manager has been heavily criticised but there is method to their apparent madness. Paolo Di Canio was always…
Why 2012/13 is shaping up to be Steve Bruce’s ‘Dream Season’
Misfortune for Sunderland and Wolves combined with success for Hull City means Steve Bruce could end the season as the most content man in football.…
West Ham man most delighted with Sunderland’s managerial appointment
Paolo di Canio has been appointed as Sunderland boss, which is great news for West Ham boss Sam Allardyce. The decision to sack Martin O’Neill…
