Chris Maguire

Chris Maguire's situation was again a talking point at Hartlepool United's fan forum event. Picture by FRANK REID

Chris Maguire contract 'off the table' Joe Ramage

Sunderland have a free weekend.

Edouard Michut & Bailey Wright update as SAFC team news revealed Richard Mennear

Chris Maguire celebrates a goal at the Stadium of Light earlier this year.

Lincoln City release statement with ex-Sunderland forward now a free agent Richard Mennear

Chris Maguire celebrates a goal at the Stadium of Light earlier this year

Ex-Sunderland forward Chris Maguire suspended by Lincoln City pending FA investi... Phil Smith

Lee Johnson is shown a red card earlier this year

This is why Sunderland have been fined by the FA Phil Smith

Lee Johnson is shown a red card at the Stadium of Light

Lee Johnson makes Stadium of Light pitch admission Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Football Sunderland boss reveals fitness boost Phil Smith

Chris Maguire completes his hat-trick

Sunderland 1 Lincoln City 3: Lee Johnson sees red as Chris Maguire scores hat-tr... Phil Smith

Max Watters of Crawley Town looks to break past Pierce Sweeney of Exeter City during the Sky Bet League Two match between Exeter City and Crawley Town at St James Park.

Sunderland's promotion rivals eye intriguing deals as transfer window hots up James Copley

Lee Johnson has named his Sunderland team to face Lincoln City

Sunderland AFC v Lincoln City team news: Chris Maguire returns Mark Donnelly

Chris Maguire in action during the Papa John's Trophy final

Johnson drops Maguire hint and explains first leg snub Phil Smith

Ross Stewart gives Sunderland the lead at Home Park

Sunderland seal play-off spot and end winless run after late drama at Plymouth A... Phil Smith

Sunderland celebrate their penalty shootout win

Lee Johnson has this message for his Sunderland squad as they reach Wembley Phil Smith

Jack Diamond made a big impression on Lee Johnson at Boundary Park

Johnson's message for 'dynamic' Diamond after superb showing Phil Smith

Grant Leadbitter gives Sunderland a priceless lead at the Stadium of Light

Grant Leadbitter snatches three points with superb late penalty Phil Smith

Phil Parkinson was left bemoaning his side's start in the draw with Bristol Rovers

Football Parkinson's verdict on Bristol Rovers draw Phil Smith

Chris Maguire scores a crucial equaliser for Sunderland

Sunderland start their season with frustrating draw Phil Smith

Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore.

Watmore one of five to leave SAFC Phil Smith