We Are Sunderland | NEWS https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/ We Are Sunderland NEWS en-gb Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:50:27 +0100 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:50:27 +0100 https://www.wearesunderland.com/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.wearesunderland.com/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo We Are Sunderland | NEWS https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/ Timur Tutierov Sunderland interview and the 'secret' he couldn't keep https://www.wearesunderland.com/interviews/26645891.sunderlands-timur-tutierov-sends-powerful-message-ukraine/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:50:20 +0100 485a47bcff3b99a0a3e3d74c310e148f scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson The story of Sunderland's Europa League victory against Torreense https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26641673.noah-sadiki-sunderlands-hero-torreense-europa-league-win/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:58:14 +0100 010e55fc2da59440b5133238f10ff291 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sir Bob Murray opens up on 25 years of Sunderland's Foundation of Light https://www.wearesunderland.com/interviews/26599197.sir-bob-murray-charts-history-sunderlands-foundation-light/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:31:14 +0100 2373433a1e59e845a7ac348f8e653245 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson The story of Sunderland's dramatic Manchester City defeat & Brian Brobbey hat-trick https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26566068.sunderland-prove-enzo-maresca-right-manchester-city-thriller/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:44:29 +0100 4b36884eeee8a3e71b9bcb6fffef40cb dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sir Bob Murray: 'It's fantasyland isn't it? I can't really believe it's happening' https://www.wearesunderland.com/interviews/26554351.sir-bob-murray-reflects-sunderlands-historic-return-europe/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:10:24 +0100 0c9d5e5b3ae084f1714c47e794e8ec86 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Ghisolfi: 'I like this city a lot. I like the people. The club is the lighthouse' https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26554145.florent-ghisolfi-opens-sunderland-pride-ahead-europa-league/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:31:29 +0100 ee5c25a0dcfa8cd2ac34d05b4a98b1fb By Dominic Shaw, in association with Costspex Opticians The positives Sunderland can take from Arsenal defeat amid Mikel Arteta praise https://www.wearesunderland.com/tactics/26545766.mikel-artetas-revealing-sunderland-opinion-arsenal-victory/?ref=rss Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:09:09 +0100 d3a271663748f0db7937315db646898f scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris reveals his Sunderland selection plan for Hull City Carabao Cup clash https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26528803.regis-le-bris-confirms-sunderland-plan-hull-city-carabao-cup-tie/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:07:47 +0100 42ac4eaa03e7addb47a69d535755be96 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Habib Diarra Sunderland injury blow confirmed as Regis Le Bris reveals timeframe https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26519713.sunderland-rocked-habib-diarra-injury-blow/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:51:21 +0100 61fe43a37f1328636c67bc9b5362bec5 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland complete Malick Fofana signing after dramatic deadline day https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26513752.sunderland-beat-crystal-palace-malick-fofana-signing/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:49:01 +0100 00d72ef14099a495c31a6f7cb439d6e8 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw AC Milan highlight as Sunderland discover their eight Europa League opponents https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26504423.sunderland-opponents-include-ac-milan-europa-league-league-draw/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:20:01 +0100 6bbe84f5cd500c70eb67d7b44ff52624 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Florent Ghisolfi and Wilson Isidor react after Sunderland striker signs new contract https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26499893.wilson-isidor-signs-new-sunderland-contract-florent-ghisolfi-reacts/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:27:15 +0100 ffa39ab37cfabdbfc81020a1af540326 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland make Jack Grealish offer as Black Cats push for attacking reinforcements https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26498948.sunderland-make-manchester-city-offer-jack-grealish/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:02:09 +0100 a3f81d1f7f97087f7aa4bad1908d2660 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland - talking points as Black Cats start with a defeat https://www.wearesunderland.com/tactics/26497759.went-wrong-sunderland-2-1-defeat-ipswich-town/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:06 +0100 a552b21b3ae3da729421c89deeb6122c scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris' Sunderland frustration after Premier League defeat to Ipswich Town https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26497745.regis-le-bris-frustration-sunderland-defeat-ipswich-town/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:28:10 +0100 5004ddcbf34706ee2f992826c1014495 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Some popular Sunderland figures might have to once again fall by the wayside https://www.wearesunderland.com/tactics/26497732.regis-le-bris-must-ruthless-sunderland-loss-ipswich/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:26:34 +0100 b41dfcccc0abb0a1efaa5a743408cf50 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Jack Clarke opens up on Ipswich Town celebration against former club Sunderland https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26497717.jack-clarkes-sunderland-message-last-minute-winner-ipswich/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:24:01 +0100 bb1d35c7e36b0b47803daf92aa24d806 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Thomas Meunier's frank Sunderland assessment of Ipswich Town defeat https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26497700.thomas-meunier-makes-key-admission-sunderland-loss-ipswich/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:22:12 +0100 bf6814b51ba012b0ace85efdf2d8ee2e scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Full transfer details and reaction as Jules Ahoka Sunderland deal confirmed https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26497688.sunderland-complete-signing-midfielder-jules-ahoka/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:20:29 +0100 f7a949a751a795856863fdeffd8ba815 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Florent Ghisolfi explains Sunderland's Romaine Mundle contract decision https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26497679.sunderland-agree-new-deal-winger-romaine-mundle/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:18:38 +0100 b28546b25a21486683fb489597942b0a scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland transfer latest as Black Cats bid for Marseille winger Igor Paixao https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26497663.sunderland-transfer-latest-igor-paixao-geny-catamo-alternative/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:16:39 +0100 0003d6495234439beb3cf7aa7af87590 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw What Sunderland need to qualify for Europe on final day of season https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/26115580.sunderland-can-qualify-europe-europa-conference-league/?ref=rss Mon, 18 May 2026 10:56:18 +0100 f123db9adfa73e953c49fe3d1ab1063f scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris confirms Sunderland games Granit Xhaka will miss after injury blow https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25812886.sunderland-games-granit-xhaka-will-miss-injury-update/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:46:19 +0000 b6e07ec0dc37bf503f69d9526c67df41 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland defender completes loan move to Portsmouth https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25809520.aji-alese-leaves-sunderland-join-portsmouth-loan/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:04:56 +0000 795465b499a64c7d74bdac0be2433e3f scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Why it's right to feel sad about what's happening at Sunderland https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/25792441.sunderland-never-forget-dan-neil-given/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:55:09 +0000 42d39993418608fc36190ba3065a5103 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris outlines Sunderland Dan Neil position amid West Ham & Rangers interest https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25769968.regis-le-bris-dan-neil-dennis-cirkin-sunderland-futures/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 57457e086dd56af28e63bf0e6bd6f23a dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland suffer Bertrand Traore injury blow - but better news on Brian Brobbey https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25756599.bertrand-traore-returned-sunderland-injury-problem/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:27:17 +0000 a7bcf567a19f8456be7dcd055cd3a988 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson The story of Sunderland's remarkable FA Cup penalty shoot-out win at Everton https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25755601.sunderland-knock-everton-fa-cup-remarkable-penalty-shootout/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:38:22 +0000 6caf8bdeb774d7646594a9819cd96cc6 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson The story of Sunderland's Brentford defeat after Enzo Le Fee's costly penalty miss https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25748396.brentford-3-0-sunderland-enzo-le-fees-missed-penalty-proves-costly/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:12:01 +0000 9cc7571a8fb6a06a9950f8ca9ee16424 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland team and injury news confirmed ahead of Brentford trip https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25744101.dan-ballard-wilson-isidor-reinildo-sunderland-update/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:55:25 +0000 7b6d267531f6c7cf074ac088b891aa98 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson What worked for Regis Le Bris at Brighton - and what Sunderland boss must now work on https://www.wearesunderland.com/tactics/25714491.brighton-0-sunderland-0-black-cats-claim-point-amex-stadium/?ref=rss Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:29:49 +0000 2d9a3a4f1561c5b2b72fa8d89a0229b0 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris outlines Sunderland transfer focus ahead of January window https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25713249.regis-le-bris-outlines-sunderlands-january-signing-plans/?ref=rss Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:40:49 +0000 e3a01085cd550b0a06602011e2be5f30 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson This is how and where Sunderland vs Newcastle will be won and lost https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25694653.sunderland-vs-newcastle-derby-will-won-lost/?ref=rss Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:53:23 +0000 419ad4880e31fdc483b6c675d907a8a9 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Regis Le Bris explains Sunderland formation considerations ahead of Bournemouth https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25658837.regis-le-bris-view-sunderlands-five-man-defensive-formation/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:10:01 +0000 3b56859d426d4ce5bcf4778dd5e1f4eb scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson This is how Sunderland's starting XI will look when key players leave for AFCON https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25641413.sunderlands-starting-xi-will-look-afcon/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:34 +0000 21a5fe1ed4df72a60a621c13c070f8f0 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw What can Sunderland achieve this season? https://www.wearesunderland.com/tactics/25573831.sunderlands-ambitions-win-chelsea/?ref=rss Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:11:45 +0000 3d6528dd35ff339e62300ee79abd5f11 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson We can now say Sunderland's summer transfer work was exceptional https://www.wearesunderland.com/tactics/25557685.sunderland-2-wolves-0-black-cats-key-summer-transfer-call/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:27:50 +0100 2544ee1543802124672e0aebfc4b31a3 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland injury update on Dennis Cirkin and other long-term absentees https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25551077.sunderland-set-dennis-cirkin-boost---aji-alese-still-sidelined/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:07:24 +0100 27575a3ca169e2b1d2b9f43890bc6294 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson What Granit Xhaka told Regis Le Bris in Sunderland training ground meeting this week https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25516575.came-regis-le-bris-sunderland-meeting-granit-xhaka/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:29:58 +0100 8023fee1f91db40e80097791436044bc dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland's biggest challenge - and how they have set about tackling it https://www.wearesunderland.com/tactics/25486313.sunderland-tackled-biggest-challenge-since-promotion/?ref=rss Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:10:47 +0100 46d518defc4d2c3a8763ec428a793db1 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris unhappy with Reinildo Mandava after defender is sent off in Villa draw https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25483777.regis-le-bris-granit-xhaka-react-reinildo-sunderland-red-card/?ref=rss Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:39:16 +0100 412ed44338cb8003bb5438e206ba7d01 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland's spirit shines through despite red card in draw with Aston Villa https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25483773.sunderland-1-1-aston-villa-black-cats-earn-deserved-point/?ref=rss Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:35:18 +0100 151e6138a6da02af37abc790d21b531e scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland team and injury news for Aston Villa confirmed https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25480960.sunderland-injury-team-news-aston-villa-game/?ref=rss Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:02:49 +0100 c791b9cbd8a73abef7f6d749e2fc77a9 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland's plan for Bertrand Traore and why Regis Le Bris wanted to sign him https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25463267.sunderland-will-use-bertrand-traore-move-ajax/?ref=rss Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:41:28 +0100 9902f03045d959bc463ca1673fe7829b scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson This is why Sunderland's bold summer transfer strategy wasn't a surprise https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25449332.sunderland-dared-different-bold-transfer-window/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:01:25 +0100 06c3dcc0ac155640ed51762aee56bc1f dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Le Bris on transfers Sunderland are still pushing for - and one that won't happen https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25427655.regis-le-bris-update-jhon-lucumi-transfer-talks/?ref=rss Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:46:30 +0100 4629fafbced9de46ca10661141495106 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Everything Regis Le Bris said on transfers, exits, new-look midfield and Burnley https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25411850.regis-le-bris-transfers-exits-new-look-midfield-burnley/?ref=rss Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:30:21 +0100 d2d47514b42ef04db8e97cdc64378a68 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland complete 12th summer signing as Nordi Mukiele joins from Paris St Germain https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25396649.sunderland-signed-nordi-mukiele-paris-st-germain/?ref=rss Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:50:19 +0100 6cdb5423a40b06d2254bd5bdf844aa89 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland make perfect Premier League return with emphatic win over West Ham https://www.wearesunderland.com/thematch/25395813.sunderland-3-west-ham-united-0-black-cats-start-season-style/?ref=rss Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:21:45 +0100 04086bcccc827dd5f062a1ea9fa444ea scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris confirms Sunderland goalkeeper decision ahead of Premier League season https://www.wearesunderland.com/news/25392860.sunderland-goalkeeper-pecking-order-confirmed/?ref=rss Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:01:19 +0100 a262551af440ca34a49ba8700e55fc39 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw