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Granit Xhaka is going nowhere! We react to developments in the last week and discuss the events that led to the captain's Sunderland decision. We also reflect on the arrival of Jose Fonte, Eliezer Mayenda's exit and assess the state of play in the transfer market. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook : WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Granit Xhaka's Sunderland future has been plunged into doubt after Chelsea's interest in the captain emerged. So what happens next? Scott Wilson and Dom Shaw discuss at length . 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £3 FOR THREE MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook:...

We were at the Stadium of Light this week to sit down with Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi and interim chief executive Tom Burwell. We discuss what came out of the interviews, including Sunderland's summer transfer strategy, stance on exits, financial position and much more. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £3 FOR T...

Sunderland remain in discussions with Lutsharel Geertruida's representatives over a permanent move for the defender. But with other clubs interested and with Geertruida now away at the World Cup, what happens next? We discuss the Dutchman and also assess the other talking points to come out of the retained list this week. And we discuss Sunderland's strategy when it comes to incomings this summer....

Sunderland are preparing for the summer transfer window after their stunning first campaign back in the Premier League. Regis Le Bris' squad will be strengthened by new recruits this summer, but what about exits? Dom and Scott run through the squad and discuss potential departures. 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £4 TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL...

What a day. What a season. What a side. What a manager. The dust has now settled on one of the great days and occasions at the Stadium of Light. We reflect on the brilliant win over Chelsea and look back on what has been a remarkable campaign. And we take an early look ahead at next season's Europa League campaign and discuss what qualification means for the summer transfer planning. 🚨 TAKE ADVAN...

Europe is on for Sunderland! Beat Chelsea on the final day and the Black Cats could well have secured their place in the UEFA Conference League or Europa League next season. We look ahead to this weekend and discuss what Sunderland need - and why we're confident it will work out. We also reflect on the win over Everton and numerous talking points to come from the success at the Hill Dickinson Stad...

We talk transfers in our latest episode as we look ahead to the summer transfer window and the players who are likely to leave Sunderland. We also look back on the draw with Wolves and discuss Dan Ballard's sending off, and preview the visit of Manchester United this weekend. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £5 HERE. FOLLOW: X: @...

Sunderland head to Wolves this weekend looking to bounce back after the Nottingham Forest disaster last time out. We reflect on that heavy defeat and discuss why the trip to Molineux will tell us an awful lot about the Black Cats and what happens next. We also discuss Nordi Mukiele's response to fans and look ahead to the summer transfer window. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS...

Sunderland host Nottingham Forest on Friday night knowing a win will lift them joint seventh in the Premier League table. We look ahead to that game, and also discuss the report this week claiming Regis Le Bris' job could be at risk this summer if the Black Cats fail to qualify for Europe. We discuss Sunderland's stance and how Le Bris reacted to the claims . 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER...

Sunderland are bang in the hunt for European football after their win over Tottenham. We reflect on Sunday's success and assess the battle for the European places. We also discuss Regis Le Bris' success this season, Luke O'Nien, Chris Rigg and the shocking racist abuse aimed at Brian Brobbey . 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OU...

We were delighted to be joined by Roker Report's Gav Henderson for our latest episode. Dom and Gav take another look back at the derby win, even if we're a fortnight on and look ahead to the Premier League run-in. And we also talk at length about last week's exit of chief business officer David Bruce. 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO A...

What a day. What an occasion. What a win. What a performance. We relive Sunderland's glorious Tyne-Wear derby win at Newcastle and discuss all the big talking points to come out of the game. 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE HERE  FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeA...

The derby is very nearly upon us. Sunderland head for St James' Park this weekend looking to do the double over Newcastle United. So where will the game be won and lost? Who plays and what happens if Dan Ballard misses out? Who plays on the right flank? What would defeat mean for both sides? What does the future hold for Bertrand Traore? And how will Sunday's game play out? We discuss all of the a...

Sunderland have reached the 40-point mark! We reflect on the win at Leeds on Tuesday night and discuss the big talking points to come from the game. We run through the latest injury news and preview this weekend's FA Cup trip to Port Vale. 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Face...

Sunderland have lost three Premier League games on the bounce for the first time this season, so what does that mean for the Black Cats and the remainder of the campaign? We reflect on the defeat to Fulham and the talking points to come from the game. We look ahead to Bournemouth and Sunderland's summer transfer needs. And we discuss the vile racist abuse aimed at Romaine Mundle over the weekend....

We discuss Kristjaan Speakman's time at Sunderland, his exit and legacy in our latest episode. We also reflect on the weekend FA Cup victory over Oxford United and look ahead to this week's visit of Fulham in the Premier League. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £5 FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Insta...

We say farewell to Dan Neil in our latest episode as we reflect on the midfielder's Sunderland exit and Ipswich move. We also look back on the West Ham defeat and discuss Granit Xhaka's absence. How should Regis Le Bris replace the captain for Monday's game against Burnley? And we look ahead to the final days of the window and discuss what to expect on Wearside. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: W...

We reflect on the Crystal Palace win and look ahead to the trip to West Ham in our latest video. We also discuss transfers and the various speculation linking clubs with Sunderland players over the past week or so. Wilson Isidor, Noah Sadiki and Romaine Mundle are all said to be interesting other clubs - so what is Sunderland's stance? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook : WeAreSunderlandOfficial Ins...

There's loads to go at in our latest We Are Sunderland Briefing. Scott and Dom reflect on the FA Cup win at Everton and discuss the many talking points to emerge from the penalty shoot-out success. We talk Enzo Le Fee and Sunderland's prospects of WINNING the FA Cup this season. We also bring you the latest on transfers, with updates on Jhon Lucumi, Dan Neil, Romaine Mundle and Luke O'Nien. FOLLOW...

Sunderland suffered their joint heaviest defeat of the season when they went down 3-0 at Brentford. We reflect on that game and discuss Enzo Le Fee's penalty. We also talk transfers, discussing Sunderland's stance on incomings this month and the latest on potential exits. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wea...

Sunderland kick-off the New Year with a home game against Manchester City on Thursday night. We preview that game and also look ahead to the January transfer window and focus on potential exits - both loan and permanent.  We also assess how Sunderland are faring in the absence of their AFCON stars . 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £6 FO...

Still basking in the glow of a derby victory? We reflect on Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby win over Newcastle and discuss all the talking points to emerge from the game.  We also look ahead to the coming games and how the Black Cats will deal with the absence of their AFCON stars. 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £26...

The Wear-Tyne derby is just a couple of days away. We preview Sunderland vs Newcastle, and discuss: Where the game will be won and lost What Sunderland will take from Newcastle's midweek Champions League game Regis Le Bris' team selection dilemma The strongest combined XI of both sides 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR &po...

We reflect on the midweek draw at Liverpool and preview the Manchester City game in our latest episode. We discuss the brilliance of Reinildo, the Xhaka and Sadiki suspension situation and reflect on Luke O'Nien's Premier League debut. 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £26 THAT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH TO THE END OF 2026...