We Are Sunderland

What a win! Sunderland's superb victory at Luton was surely Regis Le Bris' best in charge so far - so what did it tell us about the Black Cats' promotion chances this season? We reflect at length on that game and talk Le Bris' tactical nous, Chris Rigg, Romaine Mundle, Chris Mepham and the summer transfer approach. And we look ahead to Saturday's game against Oxford United. -----------------------...

What are the chances of Sunderland re-signing Jordan Henderson? That's discussed at length on our latest We Are Sunderland briefing. And we also talk Aaron Connolly after the striker bagged three goals for the Under-21s during the international break and opened up in an honest and revealing interview with the club. We also preview this weekend's visit to Hull City. ------------------------------ F...

What on earth?! It's a few days on but that's still the general feeling after Illan Meslier's 97th minute howler at Sunderland. What happened? What was it like being in the stadium? And what does it mean for the Black Cats moving forward? We reflect on the Leeds draw and the most recent chunk of games between international breaks and ask what we've learnt about Regis Le Bris' side? ---------------...

We preview table topping Sunderland's clash with Leeds United at the Stadium of Light and look back on the midweek win over Derby. We discuss Jobe Bellingham, Dan Neil, Wilson Isidor - and ask when will Sunderland start to be viewed as genuine promotion contenders? Or are they already? ------------------------------ FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunder...

We reflect on the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough as Sunderland continued their hugely impressive start to the Championship season. There's praise for Regis Le Bris, several players - and Kristjaan Speakman. And we discuss Aaron Connolly ahead of the striker's expected arrival on Wearside on a free transfer. ------------------------------ FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instag...

We preview Sunderland's game against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Scott and Dom discuss where the game will be won and lost, how the two teams shape up and what Regis Le Bris had to say ahead of his first taste of the fixture. ------------------------------- FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website:...

Sunderland suffered their first defeat of the season at Plymouth but there'll no panic at the Academy of Light, says Scott Wilson in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing. We reflect on that Plymouth game and discuss Dan Ballard's injury and who replaces him if he misses the Boro game. We also talk strikers after Ahmed Abdullahi's setback and praise Romaine Mundle, who continues to impress. ------...

Four wins from four and top of the league - Sunderland have enjoyed a flawless start to the Championship campaign. So what's been the key to their success so far? We reflect on the first four games and the many positives to emerge. One of the big plusses has been the form of Eliezer Mayenda - but will Sunderland pay the price for not signing a senior experienced striker? We discuss the transfer wi...

Up and running! Sunderland got off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over Cardiff City on Saturday. We reflect on the opening day victory and dissect the main talking points. We look ahead to the Carabao Cup first round tie at Preston - and discuss the latest on the striker hunt and Jack Clarke's future ------------------------------- FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Ins...

It all starts this weekend for Regis Le Bris and Sunderland, who kick off their Championship campaign at Cardiff. What can we expect from the Black Cats on Saturday and this season? What did we learn from Le Bris' press conference? And what's the latest on the striker front as the frustrating wait for a transfer breakthrough goes on. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instag...

Scott Wilson and Dom Shaw reflect on Sunderland's pre-season so far and look ahead to the final friendly of the summer against Marseille. We discuss the striker situation amid the Alexandre Mendy uncertainty and talk Jack Clarke and the Premier League loan market. ------------------------------- FOLLOW us: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: weare...

Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage discuss Sunderland's start to pre-season ahead of the fixtures in Spain, transfer latest and Dan Ballard's injury.   Included in this episode:  - Reviewing Sunderland's friendlies with South Shields and Gateshead - A first look at Régis Le Bris' system - Patrick Roberts and Jack Clarke start among the goals - What to expect from Spain trip - Dan Ballard's injury and Sun...

Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage look at the plan for Régis Le Bris' second week in charge of Sunderland as pre-season friendlies return. Included in this episode:  - Régis Le Bris prepares for his second week in charge of Sunderland - Sunderland's backroom staff debate - Pre-season friendlies return against South Shields and Gateshead - Positional dilemmas for key players - Kristjaan Speakman's transf...

Joe Ramage and Dom Shaw look back on Régis Le Bris' first week in charge of Sunderland and reflect further on his inaugural press conference as well as Kristjaan Speakman's transfer update.  Included in this episode:  - More reaction to Régis Le Bris' first Sunderland press conference - A backroom staff update - Kristjaan Speakman's transfer message - Centre-forward and midfield targets We launche...

Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage sit down for the latest instalment of our We Are Sunderland Morning Briefing to look back on a busy couple of days for the Black Cats following the appointment of Régis Le Bris. Included in this episode:  - Régis Le Bris takes charge - A positive week with kit launch and a new club shop - Chris Rigg set to sign a pro deal with Sunderland - What the transfer market could...

The 2024-25 Championship fixtures have been released and Sunderland start with a trip to Cardiff City. Joe Ramage and Matty Hewitt react to Sunderland's 24-25 schedule under Régis Le Bris. The pair also discuss how the new head coach could set-up Sunderland next season. Our website has launched over at www.wearesunderland.com. You can get full access to all of our exclusive content for just £1 for...

Matty Hewitt, Joe Ramage, Scott Wilson and Dom Shaw sit down in a bumper We Are Sunderland briefing to discuss Régis Le Bris' Sunderland appointment, who is he, how the move came about and what it means for the club moving forward. Our new website has launched over at www.wearesunderland.com . You can get full access to all of our exclusive content for just £1 for six months. #SAFC #sunderlandafc ...

Sunderland's search for a new head coach is reaching a conclusion with Lorient boss Regis Le Bris very close to becoming the next man in the dugout at the Stadium of Light. Matty Hewitt and Scott Wilson discuss the latest breaking news from the Black Cats this afternoon. Our new website has launched over at www.wearesunderland.com . You can get full access to all of our exclusive content for just...

Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage discuss the latest news to come out of the Stadium of Light as we hit the 120 day mark in Sunderland's head coach pursuit and look ahead to the transfer window.   Included in this episode:  A quick reflection on the start of Euro 2024 Jobe Bellingham and why Sunderland can be excited next season Frank Lampard not considered for head coach role Will there be an appointme...

Joe Ramage and Dom Shaw react as Sunderland's search for a new head coach took another twist this week with Liam Rosenior the latest to distance himself from the role and Marti Cifuentes now the leading candidate but can Sunderland get him and what of Dan Neil's contract issue? Included in this episode:  - Liam Rosenior talks stall amid Burnley interest  - Marti Cifuentes and the compensation requ...

Matty Hewitt and Joe Ramage sit down to discuss the latest in Sunderland's search for a new head coach. Former AZ Alkmaar head coach Pascal Jansen was ruled out of proceedings over the course of the weekend while Queens Park Rangers boss Marti Cifuentes is the latest to be linked with the role, with the Black Cats still hopeful of making an imminent appointment. Included in this episode:  - Pascal...

Matty Hewitt spoke with Liam Bryce of the Hibs Observer for a brilliant insight into Nectar Triantis and Eliezer Mayenda's loan spells with the Scottish outfit. Both players left Sunderland at the end of the January transfer window in search of first team football, with varying degrees of success. The inside track on their loan spells north of the border. Our new website has launched over at www.w...

Matty Hewitt and Dom Shaw discuss the latest on Sunderland's search for a new head coach with Pascal Jansen linked with the vacant managerial role. Dave Challinor and Stephen Robinson have also been linked with the vacant position, but as things stand, are not in contention for the job. Our new website has launched over at www.wearesunderland.com. You can get full access to all of our exclusive co...

It's 25 years since Sunderland's record-breaking 105-point promotion winning season in the First Division and We Are Sunderland are chronicling that memorable campaign by those involved and who experienced it first-hand. For our latest feature, Joe Ramage is joined by club historian Rob Mason who looks back on some of the key stats of the campaign, the reasons behind Sunderland's success as well a...

Joe Ramage and Dom Shaw react to the latest developments in Sunderland's head coach search involving Will Still and Raphael Wicky links as well as Premier League interest in Jobe Bellingham. Included in this episode: - Latest developments on Will Still and Sunderland amid RC Lens interest - Detail on Raphael Wicky links  - Where next if head coach search continues? - Crystal Palace and Brentford i...