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Crunch time as Bruce rocked by Welbeck blow

STEVE BRUCE admits his struggling Sunderland side face a “huge” fortnight in their survival fight after slipping to a devastating defeat at St Andrews.Read

Bruce looks on positives of youngsters' performance

DEFEATED they may have been, but Steve Bruce refused to be too downcast after Sunderland posted an improved display in the second city.Read

Bruce sees Doyle as perfect foil for Gyan

STEVE BRUCE is ready to pounce for Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle if Wolves lose their survival fight.Read

Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce needs TWO hitmen after Bent KO

STEVE BRUCE admits Darren Bent’s defection has left Sunderland in double striker trouble.Read

Bruce: Henderson will be back better than ever

JADED Jordan Henderson will come back from his breather better than ever, according to Steve Bruce.Read

Bruce: Sunderland sadly lacking in confidence

STEVE BRUCE says Sunderland are facing a crisis of confidence after seeing his side go down to their SEVENTH defeat in eight games.Read

Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan wants to be SAFC hero

ASAMOAH GYAN can inherit Darren Bent’s mantle as Sunderland’s terrace idol, according to Steve Bruce.Read

Lee Cattermole claims Gyan will be big concern for Man City

LEE CATTERMOLE reckons Asamoah Gyan’s international exploits will give Sunderland a psychological edge over Manchester City.Read

Steve Bruce defends Roberto Mancini's safety-first approach

STEVE BRUCE reckons Man City fans will learn to love Roberto Mancini’s safety-first football – but only if it brings silverware to Eastlands.Read

We need to finish what we started says Lee Cattermole

SUNDERLAND must find a way out of the doldrums to avoid their season ending in disappointment, according to Lee Cattermole.Read

Steve Bruce keen to bring Dean White to Wearside

STEVE BRUCE wants to bring his old Gillingham team-mate Dean White to Wearside as his new chief scout.Read

Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce could be England boss - Sulley Muntari

STEVE BRUCE has what it takes to become the next England manager according to Ghana star Sulley Muntari.Read

England can't take Ghana lightly, warns Steve Bruce

ENGLAND cannot afford to take Ghana lightly, warns Steve Bruce. Fabio Capello’s England side face the Black Stars in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday, when Sunderland could see their Ghanaian trio of Asamoah Gyan, John Mensah and Sulley Muntari line up against the Three Lions.Read

Steve Bruce

Euro dream still alive for Bruce's Sunderland

STEVE BRUCE insists Sunderland have not given up on their European dream. Read

The heat is on Carroll to prove his worth: Mig

SIMON MIGNOLET insists the pressure is on ex-Newcastle hitman Andy Carroll to live up to his £35m price tag.Read

Bruce: Daglish is out to get Man Utd's crown

STEVE BRUCE reckons Kenny Dalglish came out of retirement to try knock Manchester United off their perch.Read

Sulley Muntari happy to welcome pal Welbeck

SULLEY MUNTARI says Danny Welbeck would be welcomed into the Ghana fold with open arms – if he wanted to change allegiances.Read

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Bruce weighing up bid for Kevin Gameiro

SUNDERLAND are eyeing France international frontman Kevin Gameiro as a possible replacement for Darren Bent.Read

Ellis Short is looking at the long-term

BILLIONAIRE owner Ellis Short’s long-term aim is to safeguard Sunderland’s future by making the club self-sufficient, according to Niall Quinn.Read

Steve Bruce

Bruce: Why I signed new Sunderland deal

STEVE BRUCE committed his future to Sunderland after receiving assurances that owner Ellis Short will continue to drive the club forward.Read

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