Exploring the roots of the term "Mackem," its link to Sunderland’s shipbuilding heritage, and how its meaning has evolved among football fans.
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Despite his injury record, Alese is an excellent player and one who may have a huge part to play during the coming weeks.
Ninian Park was mud bound and icy wind lashed, but the Black Cats had a secret weapon as birthday boy Bobby Kerr produced a stunning player of the match performance.
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Ahead of the trip to Millwall, we asked our writers to list the top priorities for the Frenchman as we prepare to take on the Lions
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A trip to Millwall will be a new experience for Régis Le Bris and some of his players, but it’s also an ideal opportunity to rediscover some winning form.
Sunderland’s U21s absolutely destroyed Vanarama National League side Tamworth away from home, scoring five — and it could have been more. Here’s how Andy rated the Lads!
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‘The King’ Charlie Hurley was making a comeback, and so would the rest of the side following some slack early defending against the Clarets
And just like that, Sunderland find themselves without several first team regulars for the trip to Millwall — navigating these stormy waters are a test for Le Bris, but one he’s more than capable of passing.
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The legendary Irish striker epitomises all that we loved in a Sunderland player, and his affinity for the red and white clearly burns as strongly as ever.
It was groundhog day at St James’ Park on this day back in 2000, but we had the added bonus of a penalty miss to throw into the package - worth reliving all over again...
Aye after a short but some might say blessed period where their editor lost his hearing and everyone lost their shit (it was peaceful my end at least) the lads returned to talk about how much they hate these breaks, before sort of contradicting themselves a bit whilst trying to look back on the last few fixtures with a little bit of perspective and of course ahead to December.
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Visitors Notts County were in good form and were near the top of the table, but could they test a new-look Sunderland at Roker Park?
If that stint down in the third-tier doldrums is to have taught us anything, that perspective is well and truly needed.
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With Dan Ballard on the comeback trail and Luke O’Nien impressing, is there an argument to change things up at the back for the games to come? We asked our writers for their thoughts
Luke O’Nien, not Jobe Bellingham, is the kind of hero we can expect for years to come and that is no bad thing. Quite the opposite.
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Following his departure from the Stadium of Light, the former Black Cats boss had some sharp words for those in the boardroom!
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The current pause in Championship action may have arrived at the right time as Sunderland continue to target promotion.
The lack of real news during the international break has set the rumour mill in motion — so how do you feel when you hear stories about Jobe and Riggy being linked with moves away?
A quick catch up of the latest news from our beloved SAFC…
"Sunderland may or may not get promoted this season — but the recent record of promoted sides shows that the Premier League may not feel like the promised land anymore," says Paddy Hollis.
International break? Shove it up yer bollocks.
Why some players sit on the sidelines without playtime remains a puzzle for some Sunderland fans.
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Sunderland’s strong start has seen many players raise their game under the Frenchman, but who’s really caught the eye during the opening months of the season?
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Wearside welcomed one of Europe’s elite teams on this day sixty one years ago, but Alan Brown’s Lads were more than a match for their illustrious opponents!
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The term is often used to describe football clubs with a big following and infrastructure but with little in the way of success, so how much does it apply to Sunderland?
With key players out and a tough Millwall test looming, the break could help reset Sunderland’s squad.
We went into this season as promotion favourites, but it seemed as if every team we played was keen to put one over us and our cup exploits were testing the stamina and capacity of the squad.
What it’s like supporting Sunderland from outside the North East – where loyalty transcends distance and adversity.
Sunderland have started extremely well but have developed a worrying trend playing against a back three. Why do we struggle against a 3-5-2?
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Mogga sounded in good spirits during a recent interview, which gave some real perspective in the wake of Saturday’s draw.
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Three successive draws have taken away some of the early-season shine, but we aren’t the first team to falter and we won’t be the last.
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Reflections on Saturday’s draw with the Sky Blues and praise for the pre-match commemorations are in the RR mailbox today. Got something to say? Email us: [email protected]
The stage was set as Sunderland welcomed another side to test out the facilities at their new home.
After a strong start, Sunderland’s fans want more — can the Lads keep the momentum amid rising challenges?
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