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Steve Bruce won't panic despite dismal start

STEVE BRUCE insisted there will be no panic as Sunderland’s troubling early season form continues.Read

I was happy at Sunderland - Anton Ferdinand

The defender joined Premier League newcomers QPR minutes before the 11pm transfer deadline at the end of August in a £3.5m deal.Read

Louis Laing

Bruce: Louis Laing will not be going anywhere

STEVE Bruce has handed young defender Louis Laing a huge vote of confidence – by blocking loan approaches for the stopper.Read

Scout Ian Archibald joins Sunderland staff

SUNDERLAND have completed their summer scouting overhaul by appointing former Birmingham City scout Ian Archibald to their staff – another sign of their commitment to unearthing hidden gems in the coming seasons.Read

Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce: It's been frustrating, difficult and disappointing

STEVE BRUCE was left to bemoan more missed chances as Sunderland’s wait for their first victory of the season continues.Read

Steve Bruce moves his focus away from Danny Welbeck

DANNY WELBECK’S elevation to Manchester United first-teamer has killed off any hope of a return to Sunderland on loan.Read

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Sunderland were sucker-punched says Bruce

STEVE BRUCE admitted Sunderland were floored by a sucker-punch after dominating the derby.Read

Sunderland verdict on the Wear-Tyne derby

HOW could it happen again? Three times in 12 months Sunderland have gone into the derby as clear favourites with a better side – man for man – than their rivals, and yet have fallen flat on their face on each occasion.Read

Bruce proud of strength in depth at Black Cats

STEVE BRUCE says his current squad is virtually unrecognisable from the one he inherited two years ago – and here’s the proof.Read

Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce delighted with SAFC fighting spirit

STEVE BRUCE was delighted with Sunderland’s hard-fought point at Anfield – after admitting his side “got away with it” in the first 20 minutes.Read

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Steve Bruce lining up move for Curtis Nelson

SUNDERLAND are preparing a £250,000 move for Plymouth young gun Curtis Nelson.Read

Kieran Richardson in action for Sunderland against Hibs

Richardson should have been sent off claims Dalglish

STEVE BRUCE and Kenny Dalglish had to agree to differ over the big talking point at Anfield.Read

Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce ready for the real action to get started

STEVE BRUCE will be glad to see the back of pre-season, but the Sunderland manager says it has done its job for the Black Cats.Read

Titus Bramble

Were looking good for new season, says Titus Bramble

DESPITE a return to depressingly familiar territory this summer, Titus Bramble is certain it will be all right on the night for Sunderland.Read

Stephane Sessegnon

Steve Bruce backs his big guns to fire for Sunderland

STEVE BRUCE reckons he's heading into the new season with his best ever strikeforce.Read

Adam Johnson

Bruce turns attention to winger Adam Johnson

STEVE BRUCE has sounded out Manchester City over a loan move for England winger Adam Johnson.Read

Bit part at Manchester Utd left Wes Brown-ed off

WES BROWN admits he left Manchester United rather than kick his heels at Old Trafford for another 12 months.Read

Steve Bruce

Sunderland boss happy to look at loan deals

STEVE BRUCE is ready to turn loan arranger again – if he can land the right target. In an ideal world the Sunderland boss has two men in mind to add the finishing flourishes to his Black Cats squad – Charles N’Zogbia and Danny Welbeck. Read

Steve Bruce will request neutral ref in future

STEVE BRUCE will ask for a neutral referee if Sunderland return to Germany after seeing Titus Bramble contentiously sent off in the club’s final pre-season friendly at Borussia Monchengladbach.Read

SAFC boss Bruce reveals his five-year plan

LAUGHTER rained down on the Hannover hills at Sunderland’s German training base this week. Steve Bruce is intent on making it fun to come to work and his Black Cat craic was razor sharp as he put his players through their paces during regular double sessions over eight days of solid pre-season graft. Read

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