Our partnership in the centre is set in Northern Irish and Paraguayan stone — Ballard and Alderete are that good”.

Sunderland’s game against Brighton on Sunday signified the start of a large portion of the squad’s absence at the Africa Cup ...

Martin O’Neill collects a much needed three points at Southampton! Niall Quinn’s arrival at Sunderland was exactly what was required at the time, and it was generally a good time to follow the Lads ...

Sliding door moments are common in football, and the next one after the appointment of RLB was that Wembley goal from Tommy Watson. Had he not scored and us not be promoted, we wouldn’t be a team that ...

Sunderland were solid if not spectacular during the first Football League season since the end of World War II, and their ...

Pockets of Lads’ fans might’ve been miffed at losing Tommy Watson (who thankfully didn’t come back to haunt us on Saturday) ...

Brighton are a good side and were unbeaten at the Amex until recently. During the first half, they were poor, but in the ...

From the first five minutes, it was clear to see that Brighton were well drilled, with a quick pace and high-pressure pressing game. However, Sunderland responded well, passing around in intelligent ...

Slotted in really well alongside Xhaka in midfield, was always an option for his defenders and was unhurried in his passing. Protected the defence well, with some good blocks around the box and played ...

After his resignation, one of his coaches, Ricky Sbragia, steadied the ship with a narrow late defeat to Manchester United, ...

Here’s how I think we’ll line up. Roefs was brilliant again last weekend – calm, composed, aggressive in claiming the ball.

Sunderland make the long trip to the south coast to take on Brighton at the Amex Stadium! Tickets: Tickets are sold out.