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There’s always been a little bit of discussion regarding what is and isn’t a derby.
For me, a derby is a game where two teams from the same city play each other. For example, Rangers vs Celtic (Glasgow), Everton vs Liverpool (Liverpool).

Then theres the likes of Sunderland vs Newcastle and Pompey vs Southampton. For me, they [...]

Coventry have completed the signing of former Sunderland defender Stephen Wright on a free transfer after being released by Sunderland.
The 28 year old told Coventry’s official website - “It seems like it’s been quite a while coming but it’s great to get things sorted and I can’t wait to get going now.
“I’ve really enjoyed my [...]

Are you pleased with your summer transfers?
Yes - we have improved on what we already had and thats what matters
Who would you still realisitically like to sign?
Jonny Evans.
What is your teams main strength?
Our attacking players - Malbranque, Diouf, Richardson and Reid.

Who is the weak link in your team?
Nyron Nosworthy, seems terriable without Evans
Where do you [...]

Are you pleased with your summer transfers?
Yeh im pleased, Not delighted tho, We need a LB a CB and a Striker before im very happy
Who would you still realisitically like to sign?
Jonny Evans, we despratley need a CB. Also i would also like Taiwo and a decent striker to play the loan striker as Daryl [...]

Are you pleased with your summer transfers?
Very happy, although i would like to see a striker in before the season starts, CB would be nice too
Who would you still realisitically like to sign?
I’d like to see J.evans in from man u, i doubt we could bring in bent from spurs now but would love [...]

Sunderland defender Danny Higginbotham has confirmed he has remained in the dark over a proposed transfer to Premier League new boys Stoke City.
The former Potters man told the Sunderland Echo - “I’ve heard nothing from Stoke. I’m at a huge club here and it’s really going places.
“You can see the players we’ve brought in and [...]

Manchester United striker Louis Saha was in attendance for Sunderland’s friendly defeat to Ajax at the Stadium of Light.

The Frenchman has been linked to a move to Sunderland whilst Keane has admitted he hopes to sign another forward, especially considering Jones has just gone under the knife.
Saha would be allowed to leave Old Trafford as [...]

Steed Malbranque last night agreed personal terms with Sunderland over his proposed move to the Stadium of Light.

The Tottenham midfielder will now undergo a medical and join up with players such as Chimbonda, Tainio and Diouf in their busy pre-season.
Roy Keane has also told defender Kaboul to make a decision regarding his future as he [...]

As we reported yesterday Bolton striker El Hadji Diouf is now on his way to the Stadium of Light to undergo a medical.

Sunderland were believed to be in the race to sign Everton’s Andrew Johnson or Tottenham’s Darren Bent but this signing could end both those links.
Diouf confirmed he would be leaving the Reebok stadium [...]

Portsmouth Manger Harry Redknapp has told a national newspaper that Younes Kaboul is close to signing for his Fa cup winning side.

Kaboul was close to signing for Sunderland after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical, the news was confirmed to Portsmouth and Villa who both had bids accepted, meaning Kaboul delayed his Sunderland move [...]