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Gordon backs lethal Bent for World Cup place

CRAIG GORDON has backed ‘lethal’ finisher Darren Bent to prove his worth to Fabio Capello - if he makes it into England’s World Cup squad.Read

Jody Craddock not keen on doing a ‘Denis Law’

FORMER Black Cats favourite Jody Craddock admits he wouldn’t have the ‘art to send Sunderland into the Championship on the last day of the season.Read

Reid’s Ireland heartbreak in shadow of Cats safety

ANDY Reid insists he has put his international heartbreak behind him to help Sunderland plot a path to safety.Read

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Steve Bruce: I'll get it right

STEVE BRUCE insists he will not take the backing of Sunderland owner Ellis Short for granted as the Black Cats boss bids to end the worst run of his footballing career.Read

Wear keeping faith with the boss, insists a defiant Gordon

CRAIG GORDON admits he never imagined Sunderland would be involved in a relegation battle this season – but is backing boss Steve Bruce to get it right on Wearside.Read

Landing targets is a real concern

STEVE BRUCE has admitted that bringing big names to Sunderland has proved tougher than he thought – despite the deep pockets of billionaire owner Ellis Short.Read

Cats goalkeeper Gordon so Ful of praise of in-form visitors

SUNDERLAND should aim to follow in the footsteps of today’s opponents Fulham, according to Craig Gordon.Read

Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce: We blew our chance

STEVE BRUCE was left ruing missed chances as Sunderland’s winless streak continued at Arsenal.Read

Chamakh will be a hit at Arsenal - Bruce

ONE-TIME Sunderland transfer target Marouane Chamakh will be a hit if he joins Arsenal, according to Steve Bruce.Read

Bruce: Darren Bent could be Cats legend

STEVE BRUCE believes Sunderland have finally found a striker in Darren Bent worthy of inheriting the mantle of goalscoring great Kevin Phillips.Read

Alan Hutton

Bruce keen to make Alan Hutton move permanent

SUNDERLAND will seek to turn Alan Hutton’s loan move into a £4m permanent switch in the summer.Read

Salvador Cabanas still on SAFC manager’s radar

SUNDERLAND are still prepared to sign gunshot victim Salvador Cabanas – if he makes a miracle recovery.Read

Ellis Short wants Steve Bruce to save SAFC cash

SUNDERLAND owner Ellis Short wants Steve Bruce to cut the club’s wage bill this summer. The Black Cats’ spending on wages spiralled under previous boss Roy Keane, as his under-performing squad swelled to more than 40 players at one stage.Read

Lee Cattermole

Steve Bruce tips Lee Cattermole for England honours

LEE CATTERMOLE’S injury woes have cost him any chance of a World Cup place this summer – but Steve Bruce reckons his time will come.Read

Bruce’s bone of contention

STEVE BRUCE wants his Sunderland side to show a little backbone between now and the end of the season.Read

Bruce: Cats must handle the edginess

STEVE BRUCE says Sunderland have to conquer their nerves before they can start to pull away from the bottom three.Read

Nyron Nosworthy

Wolves in for Nyron Nosworthy

NYRON NOSWORTHY is set for a reunion with old boss Mick McCarthy at Wolves.Read

Squad not big enough yet - Cana

LORIK CANA believes Sunderland’s slump is down to a lack of strength in depth on Wearside.Read

Steve Bruce wants to eclipse Peter Reid

STEVE BRUCE wants to eclipse Peter Reid as the most successful Sunderland boss of recent times.Read

Craig Gordon desperate to make up for lost time

GOALKEEPER Craig Gordon is desperate to make up for lost time after being plunged back into Sunderland’s fight to save their season.Read

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