Grant Leadbitter

Former Sunderland captain Grant Leadbitter.

Live Leadbitter calls for Roy Keane to return to management Joe Nicholson

Grant Leadbitter celebrates Sunderland's win the Papa John's Trophy

Leadbitter confirms retirement with moving message Phil Smith

'You'll always be in my heart': Grant Leadbitter delivers a heartfelt message to Sunderland supporters as he weighs-up his next move

Leadbitter delivers a message to Sunderland supporters Mark Donnelly

Max Power is one of six Sunderland players to depart this summer

Sunderland open contract talks with four key players Phil Smith

Sullay Kaikai beats Lee Burge with a stunning effort

Sunderland 0 Blackpool 1: Black Cats' woes deepen as winless run extends to seve... Phil Smith

Sunderland twice gave away the lead to draw with Accrington Stanley

Second-half shambles leaves Sunderland without a win in six Phil Smith

'Put the pressure on': Grant Leadbitter reveals Sunderland's aims for their final four games ahead of likely play-off campaign

Football Grant Leadbitter what Sunderland are targeting in their final four games Mark Donnelly

Lee Burge of Sunderland celebrates victory with teammate Luke O'Nien following the Papa John's Trophy Final match between Sunderland and Tranmere Rovers.

Leadbitter and O'Nien deliver social media messages that Cats fans will love James Copley

Grant Leadbitter receives treatment at Gresty Road

Sunderland suffer major injury blow Phil Smith

Grant Leadbitter scored the decisive penalty to send his boyhood club to Wembley

What you had to say after Sunderland AFC sealed a trip to Wembley Kevin Clark

Aiden McGeady's goal puts Sunderland two goals to the good at MK Dons

What happened and who impressed as Sunderland move one step closer to Wembley Phil Smith

Jack Diamond scores at Sincil Bank

Lee Johnson reveals why he substituted Jack Diamond at Lincoln Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Bailey Wright in action against Doncaster Rovers.

Sunderland defender has strong message for Fleetwood Town Richard Mennear

Andre Dozzell was shown a red card for a foul on Grant Leadbitter

Lambert and Parkinson's verdict on key decisions 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

Grant Leadbitter impressed on his first league start of the season

Football This is why Parkinson picked Leadbitter and Graham Phil Smith

Max Power could miss next Saturday's game against Peterborough United

Power injury doubt for Peterborough clash Phil Smith

Max Power is Sunderland's new team captain

Power named Parkinson's team captain Phil Smith