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JAMES HUNTER COLUMN

Sunderland legend Kevin Ball

Bravo for Bally - and pack your bags for the Costa del Blackpool

Kieron Brady's We Are Sunderland column

Kieron Brady's We Are Sunderland column

Kieron Brady column

Sunderland are bringing the ship in but are they pushing the boat out?

James Hunter's We Are Sunderland column

James Hunter's We Are Sunderland column

James Hunter column

Sunderland and the 'sleeping giant' tag: The Definitive History

Sunderland are facing increased transfer interest in their players

Sunderland are facing increased transfer interest in their players

Sunderland's unavoidable transfer interest highlights successes and failures

Kieron Brady's We Are Sunderland colulmn

Kieron Brady's We Are Sunderland colulmn

Kieron Brady column

Focus is on South Wales rather than South Shields: Pre-season - the reality

The highs and lows of Sunderland and England

The highs and lows of Sunderland and England

Wise Men Say column

Club, country and making the most of opportunities

Regis Le Bris will take his first Sunderland fixtures this weekend

Regis Le Bris will take his first Sunderland fixtures this weekend

James Hunter column

Régis Le Bris prepares for Sunderland bow as pre-season comes with added importance

Régis Le Bris and Kristjaan Speakman will meet supporters this week

Régis Le Bris and Kristjaan Speakman will meet supporters this week

Kieron Brady column

Régis Le Bris: Talking the talk and walking the walk

Chris Rigg's new deal is a huge step in the right direction for Sunderland

Chris Rigg's new deal is a huge step in the right direction for Sunderland

How Sunderland's long-term vision paid off with Chris Rigg: From scholar to pro

Richard Easterbrook's latest column from the Wise Men Say Podcast

Richard Easterbrook's latest column from the Wise Men Say Podcast

Wise Men Say column

Regis Le Bris' hard work at Sunderland starts now as excitement grows

Jordan Pickford had a penalty cheat sheet strapped to his water bottle.

Jordan Pickford had a penalty cheat sheet strapped to his water bottle.

Euro 2024 verdict

Penalty shootout dark arts - Is Jordan Pickford England's best ever goalkeeper?

Sunderland must keep building on their momentum following Regis Le Bris appointment

Sunderland must keep building on their momentum following Regis Le Bris appointment

James Hunter column

Sunderland must build on momentum after regaining a sense of direction

Kieron Brady's latest column for We Are Sunderland.

Kieron Brady's latest column for We Are Sunderland.

Kieron Brady column

Sunderland take advantage of 'open goal' as Regis Le Bris' tenure gets started

We Are Sunderland's next installmentof our Scouted Series looks at Regis Le Bris' options at full-back.

We Are Sunderland's next installmentof our Scouted Series looks at Regis Le Bris' options at full-back.

Sunderland's full-backs analysed with transfer interest, injuries and style of play

Richard Easterbrook's latest column for We Are Sunderland.

Richard Easterbrook's latest column for We Are Sunderland.

Wise Men Say column

Sunderland surrounded by new air of positivity after kit launch

Regis Le Bris will officially start work at Sunderland and the Academy of Light on Monday,

Regis Le Bris will officially start work at Sunderland and the Academy of Light on Monday,

What Regis Le Bris' first week at Sunderland looks like as pre-season begins

Sunderland were able to conclude their head coach search with the appointment of Régis Le Bris

Sunderland were able to conclude their head coach search with the appointment of Régis Le Bris

James Hunter column

Régis Le Bris must seize control of Sunderland narrative

Regis Le Bris will take charge of his first Sunderland game at Cardiff City.

Regis Le Bris will take charge of his first Sunderland game at Cardiff City.

Fixture verdict

Regis Le Bris handed Sunderland opportunity he must grasp with both hands

Kieron Brady's latest column for We Are Sunderland

Kieron Brady's latest column for We Are Sunderland

Kieron Brady column

Regis Le Bris will come to Sunderland enthused and hungry

We Are Sunderland columnist Richard Easterbrook gives his verdict on Regis Le Bris appointment.

We Are Sunderland columnist Richard Easterbrook gives his verdict on Regis Le Bris appointment.

Wise Men Say column

Sunderland can finally look forward with Regis Le Bris appointed head coach

James Hunter's latest column for We Are Sunderland.

James Hunter's latest column for We Are Sunderland.

James Hunter column

So much for imminently - Sunderland remain trapped in purgatory

Sunderland's U21s will be looking to make their mark in pre-season.

Sunderland's U21s will be looking to make their mark in pre-season.

The Sunderland youngsters who deserve a pre-season opportunity to impress

Chris Rigg can sign his first professional deal in football

Chris Rigg can sign his first professional deal in football

Kieron Brady column

Is Sunderland's pathway to the first team enough for Chris Rigg?

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

Supporter Q & A

Key questions on Sunderland's silence, ambition and rigid head coach conditions

Richard Easterbrook of the Wise Men Say Podcast has had his say on Sunderland's search for a new head coach.

Richard Easterbrook of the Wise Men Say Podcast has had his say on Sunderland's search for a new head coach.

Wise Men Say column

Sunderland are holding the coats and bags while everyone else has fun

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Sunderland are at risk of sleepwalk into next season despite Mike Dodds warning

Sunderland's search for a new head coach has taken a number of turns

Sunderland's search for a new head coach has taken a number of turns

Head coach verdict

Writers' verdict: Sunderland's head coach search, how did we get here and what next?

Sunderland are still to appoint a new head coach

Sunderland are still to appoint a new head coach

James Hunter column

Sunderland's vacuum and how the stakes could not be higher in head coach search

Liam Rosenior (L) is now unlikely to take over at Sunderland next season.

Liam Rosenior (L) is now unlikely to take over at Sunderland next season.

Head coach verdict

Clock ticking for Sunderland and patience is wearing thin after Liam Rosenior setback

Kieron Brady has questioned the ambition on display by Sunderland given the length of time to appoint a new head coach.

Kieron Brady has questioned the ambition on display by Sunderland given the length of time to appoint a new head coach.

Kieron Brady column

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' statement raises doubts in Sunderland's head coach search

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has spoken for the first time as Sunderland's hunt for a new head coach continues.

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has spoken for the first time as Sunderland's hunt for a new head coach continues.

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' statement welcomed but proof will be in the pudding

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

Sunderland's battle with managerial merry-go-round is a risk they were aware of

Kieron Brady's latest column for We Are Sunderland.

Kieron Brady's latest column for We Are Sunderland.

Kieron Brady column

Sunderland should prepare for life with VAR even if that's not in the Championship

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move away from Wearside this summer.

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move away from Wearside this summer.

Wise Men Say column

Sunderland have a Jobe Bellingham benchmark when it comes to summer transfer

Sunderland's squad audit ahead of the 2024-25 Championship season

Sunderland's squad audit ahead of the 2024-25 Championship season

Sunderland squad audit: Where a new head coach needs to strengthen, contracts & exits

Sunderland's head coach search looks set to continue after Will Still saga

Sunderland's head coach search looks set to continue after Will Still saga

Head coach verdict

Sunderland's pursuit of happiness set to continue after Will Still saga

Are Sunderland at risk of losing a generation of supporters?

Are Sunderland at risk of losing a generation of supporters?

Kieron Brady column

Are Sunderland at risk of losing a generation of supporters?

Sunderland parted company with head coach Michael Beale 100 days ago

Sunderland parted company with head coach Michael Beale 100 days ago

Sunderland's head coach search reaches 100 day milestone

The gap to the Premier League continues to grow which shows what Sunderland need to do to

The gap to the Premier League continues to grow which shows what Sunderland need to do to

Kieron Brady column

Sunderland need to think beyond being Championship contenders to succeed

Sunderland's summer shows start at the Stadium of Light this week

Sunderland's summer shows start at the Stadium of Light this week

Richard Easterbrook

Sunderland ready to welcome 'The Boss' but head coach search continues

Corry Evans will leave Sunderland when his contract expires in the summer

Corry Evans will leave Sunderland when his contract expires in the summer

Sunderland's reluctant Corry Evans decision and the importance of replacing him

Sunderland's season has finished at its earliest time in almost 40-years after failing to reach the play-offs

Sunderland's season has finished at its earliest time in almost 40-years after failing to reach the play-offs

James Hunter column

The Sunderland play-off void and a sense of detachment

Kieron Brady's latest We Are Sunderland column

Kieron Brady's latest We Are Sunderland column

Kieron Brady column

Sunderland 'Til I Die: A hard luck story

Sunderland's failure to replace Ross Stewart still stings, says Richard Easterbrook

Sunderland's failure to replace Ross Stewart still stings, says Richard Easterbrook

Wise Men Say column

Ross Stewart's Sunderland departure still stings after week of reminiscing

Sunderland's 2023-24 Championship season review

Sunderland's 2023-24 Championship season review

Progression to regression: Sunderland's season review in black and white

Sunderland have several key decisions to make this summer beyond their head coach appointment

Sunderland have several key decisions to make this summer beyond their head coach appointment

James Hunter column

Sunderland's head coach appointment is not the only key decision to make

Are Sunderland right to play the waiting game as managers elsewhere become available

Are Sunderland right to play the waiting game as managers elsewhere become available

Are Sunderland right to play the waiting game in head coach search?

Did Sunderland's success in 2022/23 bring complacency?

Did Sunderland's success in 2022/23 bring complacency?

Kieron Brady column

Did Sunderland suffer from complacency ahead of make or break summer?

Richard Easterbrook of the Wise Men Say podcast has had his say on Sunderland's final game of the season.

Richard Easterbrook of the Wise Men Say podcast has had his say on Sunderland's final game of the season.

Wise Men Say column

Sunderland's 'lap of appreciation' should serve as a message to hierarchy

Actions may speak louder than words for Kyril Louis-Dreyfus but Sunderland need clarity

Actions may speak louder than words for Kyril Louis-Dreyfus but Sunderland need clarity

What happens next for Sunderland? Actions speak louder than words

Sunderland have avoided a last day relegation battle but their pattern of decline is ominous

Sunderland have avoided a last day relegation battle but their pattern of decline is ominous

James Hunter column

Sunderland avoid last-day relegation scrap but the pattern of decline is ominous

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds and Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds and Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl

Sunderland need more than just a head coach heading into next season

Sunderland are the Championship enigma this season.

Sunderland are the Championship enigma this season.

Sunderland are the Championship enigma nobody can explain

Kieron Brady pays tribute to Charlie Hurley after the sad news of his passing.

Kieron Brady pays tribute to Charlie Hurley after the sad news of his passing.

Kieron Brady column

It's impossible to dethrone Charlie Hurley even after his passing

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