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Connor Wickham goes extra mile for Sunderland

JournalLive — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

SUNDERLAND striker Connor Wickham will be put through extra training sessions between now and the end of the season as Martin O’Neill looks to the England under-21 man to move up a level in the coming months.

Martin O'Neill looks to put old enemy Wenger on floor

JournalLive — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:25:00 GMT

It won’t just be the presence of a former judo champion which means Martin O’Neill will have “no fear” today. But do not mistake that for a lack of respect for Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger.

Phil Bardsley is talking tough on Arsenal

JournalLive — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HAVING come back from their last three trips to Wearside winless Arsenal should know it better than most, but Phil Bardsley believes the whole Premier League are starting to regard Sunderland as tough cookies.

Jack Colback: There's no excuse for failure

JournalLive — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

MARTIN O’Neill has installed a ‘no excuses’ culture at Sunderland within three months of taking over, says transformed midfield ace Jack Colback.

Stephane Sessegnon settles titanic FA Cup tie

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

STEPHANE Sessegnon was Sunderland’s FA Cup hero last night as he decided a titanic fourth-round struggle with neighbours Middlesbrough.

Boyhood fans are doing North East clubs proud

JournalLive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:26:00 GMT

ON a night when the minds of English football fans inevitably turned to managerial credentials, two of the North East’s incumbents furthered theirs.

John O'Shea proving to be father figure - Martin O'Neill

JournalLive — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

JOHN O’Shea has got to grips with life after Manchester United and become a real leader, according to Martin O’Neill. But his impressive displays on and off the field pose no threat to Lee Cattermole’s grip on the Sunderland captaincy.

Two sides of the coin to SAFC boss Martin O'Neill

JournalLive — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:29:00 GMT

TO listen to Martin O’Neill in a Press conference you would think the phrase he came out with yesterday – “Disaster is around the corner” – was his motto. There are, it would seem, two O’Neills.

Cheat claim will not worry David Meyler says O'Neill

JournalLive — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:28:00 GMT

ADAMANT they have no foundation, Martin O’Neill believes accusations levelled against him by Tony Pulis will not affect David Meyler.

Wayne Bridge debut for SAFC is put on hold

JournalLive — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

WAYNE Bridge’s full Sunderland debut is being delayed by the lessons of history.

Tony Pulis comments over tackle on David Meyler cause controversy

JournalLive — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FOOTBALL managers love a smokescreen. If you walk into a press room or in front of a camera expecting criticism of yourself and/or your team, get in early with a talking point to distract the media.

James McClean success a morale booster for SAFC

JournalLive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

MARTIN O’Neill’s decision to fast-track James McClean has given the whole of Sunderland football club a lift, he believes.

Robert Huth sending-off split Potters – John O'Shea

JournalLive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:28:00 GMT

JOHN O’Shea revealed that at the time even Stoke City’s players were split over whether Robert Huth should have been shown a red card on Saturday.

Keiren Westwood set to return for Sunderland

JournalLive — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

KEIREN Westwood could today be handed another chance to stake his claim in what Martin O’Neill expects to be a great three-way battle to be Sunderland’s No.1.

O'Neill has the ability to get more out of players

JournalLive — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:25:00 GMT

IN a couple of months as Sunderland manager, Martin O’Neill has made a cottage industry of turning good players into better ones. The secret, says Stuart Rayner, is trust.

Working on Wearside just the job for O'Neill

JournalLive — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:20:00 GMT

MARTIN O’Neill is one of football’s worriers, but he is enjoying finally taking the job he spent years hoping for.

Phil Bardsley hails refreshed Fraizer Campbell

JournalLive — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

SUNDERLAND full-back Phil Bardsley has hailed Fraizer Campbell as a “breath of fresh air” as the striker’s impressive rehabilitation from his lengthy injury spell continues.

Fraizer Campbell makes triumphant return to SAFC first-team

JournalLive — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

FRAIZER Campbell completed a triumphant first-team return with a goal and an assist as Sunderland moved up to eighth in the Premier League table.

SAFC sign Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos on loan

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

SUNDERLAND signed two defenders before yesterday’s transfer deadline, but only Wayne Bridge joined in time to make his debut tonight.

Paul Lambert talks of respect for SAFC boss Martin O'Neill

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:29:00 GMT

SEVEN years after they stopped working together, Paul Lambert still cannot bring himself to call Sunderland’s manager “Martin.” It is a sign of respect the Glaswegian jokes is rooted in fear.