Lee Burge

Anthony Patterson tips a shot over the bar during Sunderland's Championship match against Preston. Picture by FRANK REID

The summer transfer decision which is paying off for SAFC Joe Nicholson

Sunderland goalkeeper Lee Burge will be out of contract this summer.

Lee Burge discusses his SAFC contract stance Joe Nicholson

Sunderland goalkeeper Thorben Hoffmann

Sunderland boss reveals when ex-Bayern Munich goalkeeper Thorben Hoffmann will r... Phil Smith

Sunderland goalkeeper Lee Burge

Sunderland goalkeeper Lee Burge out for several weeks as club continue to monito... Phil Smith

Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal scores their team's fourth goal and his hat-trick past Lee Burge of Sunderland. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

This is why Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson will remain on Wearside Richard Mennear

Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal scores their team's fourth goal and his hat-trick past Lee Burge of Sunderland. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

This is why Anthony Patterson is yet to return on loan to Notts County Richard Mennear

Nathan Broadhead scores at the Emirates

Arsenal's attacking quality wins out as spirited Sunderland left with major inju...

Sunderland defender Frederik Alves

Sunderland duo add to injury crisis Phil Smith

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson

Sunderland forced into Anthony Patterson recall Phil Smith

Rhys Oates puts Mansfield Town ahead at Sunderland

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson tells players they can't hide after another woeful d... Phil Smith

Rhys Oates gives Mansfield an early lead

Sunderland woes deepen with another FA Cup first round exit to Mansfield Town Phil Smith

Anthony Patterson playing for Sunderland.

SAFC considering loan options for Anthony Patterson Joe Nicholson

Sunderland team captain Corry Evans

Johnson gives Evans, Burge & O'Nien updates Phil Smith

Sunderland goalkeeper Lee Burge

Johnson gives Burge injury update Phil Smith

Anthony Patterson makes a late save at the Stadium of Light

Johnson gives O'Nien and Burge injury updates Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson

Sunderland closing in on new signings

Carl Winchester scored his first Sunderland goal on Sunday

Sunderland to face Lincoln City in play-offs after season ends with dire draw Phil Smith

Lee Burge makes a fine save to keep the scores level at the Stadium of Light

Exactly what happened as Sunderland are held to a draw by Lincoln City Phil Smith

Aiden McGeady produced a superb display at the Stadium of Light in a 4-1 win

'It was vintage McGeady' - Lee Johnson hails four-goal Charlie Wyke and Sunderla... Phil Smith

Charlie Wyke scores his hat-trick goal

Inside a remarkable afternoon as Sunderland thrash Doncaster Rovers Phil Smith

Sunderland conceded a 90th minute equaliser against Gillingham

Sunderland drop more points at home as Gillingham snatch a late point Phil Smith

Lee Johnson celebrates Sunderland's win over Shrewsbury

Lee Johnson reacts as Sunderland beat Shrewsbury Town Phil Smith

Sunderland midfielder Elliot Embleton is set for a big chance to impress on Tuesday evening

McAllister drops Sunderland selection hints ahead of cup clash Phil Smith

Sunderland were awarded a penalty for this challenge on Denver Hume

Ferguson on Sunderland defeat and 'appalling' penalty call Phil Smith

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

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

The latest on Sunderland's goalkeeping hunt - and those Ben Alnwick rumours

Update on SAFC hunt for new goalkeeper Mark Donnelly

Anthony Patterson of Sunderland.

Goalkeeper offered new SAFC deal Richard Mennear

Lynden Gooch settles the contest in stoppage time

Parkinson delivers verdict on Gillingham win