Luke O'Nien

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray.

SAFC injury news: Defender ruled out for the season Richard Mennear

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray.

Sunderland suffer defensive injury blow Richard Mennear

Sunderland fans.

Sunderland handed massive fitness boost Richard Mennear

Sunderland signing Isaac Lihadji

Tony Mowbray gives an update on SAFC signings Joe Anderson and Isaac Lihadji Phil Smith

Chris Rigg makes his debut for Sunderland

Sunderland boss explains what's next for Chris Rigg after his remarkable debut Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin

Three huge contract calls looming for SAFC - aside from Ross Stewart Phil Smith

Dan Ballard is closing in on a Sunderland return

Football Tony Mowbray's SAFC injury update: Three huge boosts and two doubts Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Bailey Wright

Tony Mowbray responds to questions on Bailey Wright and his SAFC position Phil Smith

Luke O'Nien playing for Sunderland against Blackburn.

EFL disciplinary rule explained with three SAFC players close to a suspension Joe Nicholson

Sunderland celebrate their second equaliser against Watford

Rob Edwards fumes as Mowbray admits Sunderland star doesn't speak English James Copley

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard

This is what Alex Neil just said about Dan Ballard's worrying injury at SAFC Phil Smith

TIRANA, ALBANIA - MAY 25: Jose Mourinho, Manager of AS Roma points out his 5 European trophies after the full-time whistle during the UEFA Conference League final match between AS Roma and Feyenoord at Arena Kombetare on May 25, 2022 in Tirana, Albania. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

'Living rent free in Mourinho’s head' - SAFC fans react as O'Nien rattles Mou James Copley

Sunderland AFC training camp Albufeira, Portugal 07-07-22. Picture by Ian Horrocks

This is why SAFC vs Rangers was abandoned at half-time Joe Nicholson

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Alex Neil reveals a key factor in his Sunderland selections Phil Smith

Luke O’Nien celebrates his goal against Fleetwood. Picture by FRANK REID

Luke O'Nien opens up on injury setback Joe Nicholson

Luke O'Nien celebrates his goal

Football Sunderland 3 Fleetwood Town 1: Luke O'Nien helps inspire comeback at Stadium of ... Phil Smith

Sunderland boss reveals plan for returning players ahead of Charlton test Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)

Johnson injury provides updates on Dajaku and Evans, O'Nien and McGeady James Copley

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Will Sunderland target a free agent signing? Phil Smith

Sunderland captain Corry Evans

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson reveals how long Luke O'Nien is likely to be out for Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Injury-hit Sunderland rocked by another blow with Luke O'Nien facing months out Phil Smith

Lee Johnson celebrates at full time

Lee Johnson felt Sunderland produced one of their best performances this season ... Phil Smith

Dennis Cirkin has been ruled out until the new year

Sunderland boss considers free agent move after major Dennis Cirkin blow Phil Smith

Sunderland team captain Corry Evans

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

Anthony Patterson makes a late save at the Stadium of Light

Johnson gives O'Nien and Burge injury updates Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson.

Johnson explains SAFC's stance on Denver Hume and his defensive options Joe Nicholson

Luke O'Nien has started the season in a midfield role

This is where Lee Johnson wants to play Sunderland ace Luke O'Nien Phil Smith

Corry Evans has been named as Sunderland captain. (Photo credit: Martin Swinney)

Football Evans named as new Sunderland captain Jordan Cronin

Sunderland's Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman.

Exclusive: Speakman has this transfer update Phil Smith

Johnson reveals where O'Nien will play this season Phil Smith

Callum Doyle (left) celebrates with teammate Liam Delap (right)

Sunderland linked with 'brave' and 'cultured' defender James Copley

Lynden Gooch and Luke O’Nien at the end of the Lincoln City play-off game.

Midfielder has this message for Sunderland squad after signing new deal Richard Mennear

Luke O'Nien has signed a new contract at the club

Sunderland handed major summer boost Phil Smith

Lee Johnson expects Charlie Wyke to leave the club this summer

Sunderland boss reveals major contract update Phil Smith

Dion Sanderson

Dion Sanderson and Luke O'Nien latest as Sunderland handed transfer boost James Copley

Lynden Gooch and Luke O’Nien at the end of the game.

Preston North End 'interest' in Sunderland's Luke O'Nien played down Richard Mennear

Todd Kane of Queens Park Rangers looks on as he warms up prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers at Ashton Gate.

Guy Melamed, Will Grigg, Todd Kane, Luke O'Nien and Elliot Embleton latest James Copley

Aiden McGeady

Sunderland key men set to attract interest as talks continue over deals Mark Donnelly

Todd Kane has been linked with a transfer to Sunderland

Sunderland AFC transfer rumours: Ex-Chelsea defender linked Mark Donnelly

Dion Sanderson

'Where I want to be': Sunderland-linked defender speaks out on future 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

Luke O'Nien and Lee Burge.

'I'm loving it!': Luke O'Nien on his new role and Sunderland Wembley win Joe Nicholson

Sunderland celebrate Grant Leadbitter's opening goal at Burton Albion

Lee Johnson issues a message to Sunderland squad ahead of Fleetwood Phil Smith