We Are Sunderland | OPINION https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/ We Are Sunderland OPINION en-gb Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:30:02 +0100 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:30:02 +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 | OPINION https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/ 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 Sunderland's signings have been impressive - but is a potential problem looming? https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/25307083.sunderland-problem-transfer-strategy/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0100 e66cb3c645298e7da6c2275ea34ea15e joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol Promotion timing would be perfect for Sunderland - for several reasons... https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/25165127.winning-promotion-transformative-sunderland/?ref=rss Thu, 15 May 2025 11:02:34 +0100 f2a78553e75f14ac4ec565fe6e773786 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Time for Sunderland to make some play-off history - and rewrite the Coventry record https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/25149711.time-sunderland-rewrite-coventry-record-play-offs/?ref=rss Fri, 09 May 2025 08:58:44 +0100 ae928c102f5f511d9ed31fe570150936 James Hunter Regis Le Bris' dilemma, awards season and fond memories of Carlton Fairweather https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/25100432.regis-le-bris-dilemma---memories-carlton-fairweather/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:28:56 +0100 b780d1ad1efad72b74df40499a134b9e scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Why leaving Sunderland in January would be madness for Chris Rigg or Jobe Bellingham https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24796785.chris-rigg-jobe-bellingham-must-ignore-transfer-talk-sunderland/?ref=rss Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:42:40 +0000 5bff481d5ac57835d393a493fd7bcfe9 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland's loan situation creates both opportunity and concerns https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24744784.sunderlands-loan-situation-creates-opportunity-concerns/?ref=rss Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:46:17 +0000 304feca5274e48ddcb56f517211bc4ff James Hunter Sunderland's Jordan Henderson interest - and would re-signing midfielder make sense? https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24650074.sunderland-re-sign-jordan-henderson-ajax-january/?ref=rss Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:39:41 +0100 70df97dfb96181eaf4658a1997bd6e9e scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Monty's goalkeeping reaction says everything - and taking stock of Sunderland's start https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24647396.jimmy-montgomerys-reaction-illan-meslier-error-said-everything/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:58:17 +0100 5e786f42398b56a6e24cc4c2d83ccd17 James Hunter It's time to reassess Kristjaan Speakman's standing as Sunderland's sporting director https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24606369.sunderland-sporting-director-kristjaan-speakman-deserves-credit/?ref=rss Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:24:39 +0100 42c946fd050439c0d11b52f01212faad scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland cannot afford to allow history to repeat itself with Jack Clarke https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24536962.sunderland-cannot-allow-history-repeat-jack-clarke/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0100 fbf0af7c3ca2758889810c7ffce58952 James Hunter Bravo for Bally - and pack your bags for the Costa del Blackpool https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24478097.bravo-kevin-ball---pack-bags-weekend-blackpool/?ref=rss Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:58:42 +0100 59261d6092b5d845008f559ad243ff90 James Hunter Sunderland are bringing the ship in but are they pushing the boat out? https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24472103.sunderland-reunite-hummel-will-reunite-success/?ref=rss Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0100 a4021dd50eac0efeb172fcb7272cfef8 Kieron Brady Sunderland and the 'sleeping giant' tag: The Definitive History https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24463893.sunderlands-definitive-history-sleeping-giant-tag/?ref=rss Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:53:59 +0100 609040e0fd81d5a6db310d3c719d5a9b James Hunter Sunderland's unavoidable transfer interest highlights successes and failures https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24458972.sunderland-face-significant-interest-key-players/?ref=rss Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:06:52 +0100 ca23d442839153c1fcde33f685d2b87c joe.ramage@newsquest.co.uk | Joe Ramage Focus is on South Wales rather than South Shields: Pre-season - the reality https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24456719.reality-pre-season-sunderlands-friendlies-begin/?ref=rss Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100 5e06cbfc757e514631d01ee583e01313 Kieron Brady Club, country and making the most of opportunities https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24455847.highs-lows-following-sunderland-england/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:48:07 +0100 46969d0bc9ab4e2f3c06fe8f256f9932 Richard Easterbrook Régis Le Bris prepares for Sunderland bow as pre-season comes with added importance https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24446982.regis-le-bris-prepares-sunderland-bow-pre-season/?ref=rss Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:59:00 +0100 1e12e120a5b60ffbf6f18b04c33a276a James Hunter Régis Le Bris: Talking the talk and walking the walk https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24442119.regis-le-bris-set-meet-sunderland-supporters/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:47:20 +0100 70f3f56bf2f2da009ddd0667148e88f2 Kieron Brady How Sunderland's long-term vision paid off with Chris Rigg: From scholar to pro https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24439516.sunderlands-long-term-vision-kept-chris-rigg/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:36:59 +0100 986ec8e0854cca7601650ef4e0fa3024 joe.ramage@newsquest.co.uk | Joe Ramage Regis Le Bris' hard work at Sunderland starts now as excitement grows https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24438324.regis-le-bris-hard-work-sunderland-starts-now/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:04:29 +0100 1ab4edfee299f28e4fbde7d9cda4baaa Richard Easterbrook Penalty shootout dark arts - Is Jordan Pickford England's best ever goalkeeper? https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24435869.jordan-pickfords-penalty-shootout-dark-arts-england/?ref=rss Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:02:40 +0100 d6d095b010359d3b289b7cf1a268eb15 matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Sunderland must build on momentum after regaining a sense of direction https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24432878.sunderland-must-build-momentum-regis-le-bris-start/?ref=rss Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:35:24 +0100 49aa9fba89d702461392a6dcec573af4 James Hunter Sunderland take advantage of 'open goal' as Regis Le Bris' tenure gets started https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24425056.sunderlands-open-goal-regis-le-bris-tenure-gets-started/?ref=rss Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0100 9c44f447fc53ea02d55b3aed12a78ff0 Sunderland's full-backs analysed with transfer interest, injuries and style of play https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24423220.scouted-series-sunderland-need-sign-full-back/?ref=rss Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:18:27 +0100 71fafff741eb35aaa364844e1e3f35ee matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Sunderland surrounded by new air of positivity after kit launch https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24422571.sunderland-surrounded-air-positivity-kit-launch/?ref=rss Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:06:49 +0100 050581426b7edfd56f90852b50a620ef What Regis Le Bris' first week at Sunderland looks like as pre-season begins https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24420093.regis-le-bris-first-week-sunderland-looks-like/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:44:00 +0100 cd0caa86add2c5f652a2b94b37a59808 matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Régis Le Bris must seize control of Sunderland narrative https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24416941.sunderland-cant-afford-regis-le-bris-appointment-fail/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0100 97158218cc00239687fd01c8d246c8cb James Hunter Regis Le Bris handed Sunderland opportunity he must grasp with both hands https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24412708.regis-le-bris-handed-sunderland-opportunity-must-grasp/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:24:39 +0100 648a0462adb142325bff512f08983cf6 matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Regis Le Bris will come to Sunderland enthused and hungry https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24410017.regis-le-bris-will-come-sunderland-enthused-hungry/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100 1aa073dbfe8b4617310e7e17bb0b44e4 Sunderland can finally look forward with Regis Le Bris appointed head coach https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24406351.sunderland-can-finally-look-forward-regis-le-bris/?ref=rss Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:06:24 +0100 e24d7d31ba1d36a95ddc6ec575cfb10e So much for imminently - Sunderland remain trapped in purgatory https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24401989.much-imminently---sunderland-remain-trapped-purgatory/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:07:46 +0100 00457e364066565189f82bf3b5966092 The Sunderland youngsters who deserve a pre-season opportunity to impress https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24399882.sunderlands-youngsters-deserve-pre-season-opportunity/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:28:28 +0100 f73351da0361e8a7fa982a73fe3dd2e9 matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Is Sunderland's pathway to the first team enough for Chris Rigg? https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24396224.will-chris-rigg-stay-sunderland-now-can-sign-pro-deal/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0100 4d7dfe9ffc8eb23a7868a7693e3d69c2 Kieron Brady Key questions on Sunderland's silence, ambition and rigid head coach conditions https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24393931.ambition-silence-head-coach-search---answer-questions/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:37:46 +0100 a35170cc603fb66bdb752275468d1c2c matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Sunderland are holding the coats and bags while everyone else has fun https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24393362.sunderland-holding-coats-bags-others-fun/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:59:40 +0100 980ed6b4688dfd5774ba0b93b5ee50c0 Richard Easterbrook Sunderland are at risk of sleepwalk into next season despite Mike Dodds warning https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24390544.sunderland-risk-sleepwalk-next-season/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:20:55 +0100 1191df68bbb5e2f69a7ecdecc92d8bda matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Writers' verdict: Sunderland's head coach search, how did we get here and what next? https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24386899.assessing-sunderlands-head-coach-search-next/?ref=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100 b8509b2c045720ef97e08040e75062b8 Joe Ramage, Matty Hewitt and Dominic Shaw Sunderland's vacuum and how the stakes could not be higher in head coach search https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24386231.stakes-high-sunderlands-head-coach-search/?ref=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100 d7740916d2e8f86e43074f127eb53064 James Hunter Clock ticking for Sunderland and patience is wearing thin after Liam Rosenior setback https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24382784.clock-ticking-sunderland-liam-rosenior-setback/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:44:49 +0100 5896ca2327cc925eff42f3c178e481d4 matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' statement raises doubts in Sunderland's head coach search https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24380962.louis-dreyfus-statement-raises-doubts-head-coach-search/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100 d6ffbff2987d3386b2b30954ea24826a Kieron Brady Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' statement welcomed but proof will be in the pudding https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24374411.louis-dreyfus-statement-welcome-must-now-back/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100 2689df8f2483813895ff16e6d3488f17 matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Sunderland's battle with managerial merry-go-round is a risk they were aware of https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24366683.sunderland-s-battle-managerial-merry-go-round-risk/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:41:05 +0100 e26a703fc1e5da384ec6811db60378d8 matty.hewitt@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Hewitt Sunderland should prepare for life with VAR even if that's not in the Championship https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24366729.kieron-brady-sunderland-prepare-life-var/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:03:08 +0100 ba985947aad9cd20c8a2bf0bd262bbd7 Kieron Brady Sunderland have a Jobe Bellingham benchmark when it comes to summer transfer https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24362114.sunderland-jobe-benchmark-comes-transfers/?ref=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:44:20 +0100 87ad83c5581430e9a0ef52d8f7cbba88 Richard Easterbrook Sunderland squad audit: Where a new head coach needs to strengthen, contracts & exits https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24361004.shape-sunderlands-squad-ahead-head-coach-arrival/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:44:12 +0100 59846d34cb5101c4633048eea9872402 joe.ramage@newsquest.co.uk | Joe Ramage Sunderland's pursuit of happiness set to continue after Will Still saga https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24359966.sunderlands-head-coach-search-continue-will-still-breakdown/?ref=rss Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:53:11 +0100 575ede51a9e2034c8510e7633a883fb0 joe.ramage@newsquest.co.uk | Joe Ramage Are Sunderland at risk of losing a generation of supporters? https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24351602.sunderland-losing-fans-due-inability-compete/?ref=rss Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100 78a9a1064937091433ba589d73f91511 Kieron Brady Sunderland's head coach search reaches 100 day milestone https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24352109.100-days-since-michael-beale-sunderlands-head-coach-search/?ref=rss Wed, 29 May 2024 10:26:41 +0100 153d3b4038e0c1f92994fcccb2eb2c66 joe.ramage@newsquest.co.uk | Joe Ramage Sunderland need to think beyond being Championship contenders to succeed https://www.wearesunderland.com/opinion/24336614.premier-league-gap-shows-much-sunderland-make/?ref=rss Wed, 22 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100 be212bbf7c28cc8d542baede3df90785