Lynden Gooch

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil

Tony Mowbray makes a Dan Neil Premier League prediction Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray.

Sunderland injury update ahead of Stoke City Alex Neil return Richard Mennear

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray.

Sunderland boss drops major QPR team news hint Richard Mennear

Sunderland signing Isaac Lihadji

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

Sunderland defender Niall Huggins

Tony Mowbray outlines his stance on a possible January loan for Niall Huggins 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 Aji Alese

Football Tony Mowbray gives an update as SAFC are hit by multiple defensive injuries Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin

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

Amad produced another brilliant performance on Friday evening

Major scraps & injury latest: What you need to know from SAFC friendly win Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch in action against Blackpool at the Stadium of Light.

Lynden Gooch reveals promising potential return date following foot injury James Copley

Sunderland striker Ellis Simms

Major update on Ellis Simms plus Lynden Gooch and Patrick Roberts latest Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Aji Alese

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray gives an injury update on Aji Alese & Lynden Gooch Phil Smith

Sunderland striker Ellis Simms

Tony Mowbray reveals the very latest on Ellis Simms' comeback at SAFC Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch playing for Sunderland against Blackpool.

Gooch delivers verdict on Embleton's disallowed goal and Blackpool draw Joe Nicholson

Dan Neil following his red card against Sheffield United

What Gooch told Dan Neil following midfielder's red card at Sheffield Utd Joe Nicholson

Lommel's Marlos Moreno celebrates after scoring during a soccer match between SK Lommel and Westerlo, Sunday 14 March 2021 in Lommel, on day 23 of the 'Proximus League' 1B second division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO YORICK JANSENS (Photo by YORICK JANSENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Football SAFC and Boro submit loan offer for Manchester City man James Copley

Sunderland boss Alex Neil

Sunderland boss Alex Neil issues a strong transfer message Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch celebrates after winning promotion with Sunderland.

Lynden Gooch set for talks about his SAFC contract Joe Nicholson

Nathan Broadhead secured another last-gasp win for Sunderland on Good Friday

Sunderland beat Shrewsbury Town 3-2 after late drama at Stadium of Light Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Alex Neil.

Alex Neil explains his big half-time gamble against Fleetwood Phil Smith

Sunderland striker Nathan Broadhead

Alex Neil gives Danny Batth & Nathan Broadhead update Phil Smith

Sunderland goalkeeper Thorben Hoffmann

Sunderland injury news: This is why Thorben Hoffmann and Lynden Gooch missed Che... Phil Smith

Elliot Embleton celebrates his first-half goal

Sunderland seal a crucial and hard-fought win over Portsmouth Phil Smith

Darren Moore.

How Lee Johnson lost the tactics war as Sheffield Wednesday battered Sunderland James Copley

Sunderland forward Alex Pritchard

Johnson gives comprehensive Sunderland injury update Phil Smith

Aiden McGeady playing for Sunderland.

Injury updates on McGeady, Gooch, Dajaku and Alves after Gillingham win Joe Nicholson

Sunderland forward Lynden Gooch

Johnson gives Cirkin, Doyle and Gooch injury updates Phil Smith

Aiden O'Brien celebrates scoring Sunderland's winning goal at Blackpool.

Football O’Brien opens up on his role at SAFC and this season's target 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

Sunderland forward Lynden Gooch

Lee Johnson delivers Sunderland injury update after fresh concern emerges Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch has this firm Wembley message for Sunderland ahead of Lincoln City play-off semi-final

Lynden Gooch has this firm Wembley message Mark Donnelly

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

Lynden Gooch celebrates his goal

Sunderland 3 Oxford United 1: Lynden Gooch, Aiden McGeady and Max Power seal big... Phil Smith

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Ross Stewart lifts the lid on his remarkable week at Sunderland Mark Donnelly

Ross Embleton looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Leyton Orient at PTS Academy Stadium.

Ex-Spurs coach singles out 'fantastic' and 'outstanding' Sunderland duo James Copley

Micky Horswill.

Sunderland legend and diehards react to Black Cats' Wembley win Sophie Brownson

Sunderland won the Papa John's Trophy final at Wembley, beating Tranmere Rovers.

Tranmere Rovers sent this classy message to Sunderland after Papa John's Trophy ... Richard Mennear

Lynden Gooch fires Sunderland into the lead at Wembley

Lynden Gooch the hero as Sunderland beat Tranmere Rovers 1-0 in Wembley final Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch missed Saturday's win over Rochdale with a calf injury

Lee Johnson hoping for return of this key Sunderland player at Portsmouth Phil Smith

Denver Hume's recovery progress has been a major boost for Lee Johnson this week

Sunderland handed Denver Hume boost ahead of hectic run of fixtures Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Conor McLaughlin

Sunderland suffer another defensive blow Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Bailey Wright

Johnson gives Wright and McFadzean injury updates Phil Smith

Charlie Wyke scores Sunderland's third goal at Burton Albion

Johnson reacts to Sunderland's superb win at Burton Phil Smith