How Hotshot Hamish put the mockers on me at Hartlepool
Harry Pearson: If you talk a player down he will surely rise up to contradict you – unless he's playing for England, of course

Manchester United and Rangers step up security for Old Trafford match
Fears of hooliganism have led United and Rangers to plan one of Old Trafford's biggest ever security operations for their meeting next month

SUMMER signing Titus Bramble is celebrating a personal triumph – just weeks after his controversial move to Sunderland.

(Daily Star) Today

and disapproval — over children taking on what seem to be very adult pursuits. She's had the same reaction herself.

(Hua Hun Today) Today

Simon Mignolet refuses to get carried away with his bright start to life in England.

(Sunderland Echo) Yesterday

Jack Sunderland fired a shot into the box. Hervert jumped on the rebound and slammed it home.

(Vail Daily News) Today

Titus Bramble is thrilled with the welcome Sunderland fans have given him since joining in a £1m move from Wigan Athletic in the summer.

(Sunderland Echo) Yesterday

wanted a transfer from Spurs to Sunderland (yeah, he was that nuts) and when it wasn't happening, had a full-on dip at the Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy: 'Seriously getting p***** off now.' 'Why can't anything be simple.

(Independent Online) Today

Sunderland have had an exceedingly strange beginning to the season with a draw at home that should have been a win, a halfway decent performance away that ended in defeat and a spirited display at home for three

(Bleacherreport.com) Yesterday

ASAMOAH Gyan last night became Sunderland’s record signing – two years after manager Steve Bruce first spotted him. Sunderland have splashed out £13.

(Daily Star) 2 days ago

Sunderland AFC is an English professional football team, founded in 1879 as Sunderland and District teachers, before becoming known simply as Sunderland in 1880.

(Evening Standard) 10 days ago