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Bruce wants January transfer window scrapped

STEVE BRUCE says it is time the January transfer window was scrapped – but not just yet!Read

Sebastian Larsson

Sunderland to win Sebastian Larsson battle

SUNDERLAND have won the Wear-Tyne tug of war for transfer target Sebastian Larsson. The Black Cats have received a pre-derby boost with the news that the Birmingham midfielder will join the Wearsiders in the summer, after he rejected a January switch to St James’ Park.Read

Key player dilemma ahead of crucial derby clash

LEE CATTERMOLE has handed Steve Bruce a derby day dilemma by telling the Sunderland boss he is ready to play in today’s high-noon showdown – as Alan Pardew urges his side to prove they aren’t over-reliant on injured Andy Carroll.Read

Bruce defends Titus Bramble ahead of derby

STEVE BRUCE insists Titus Bramble has nothing to prove when he faces his old side Newcastle in this afternoon’s Wear-Tyne derby.Read

Wear-Tyne tussle is key to success - Waddle

THE Wear-Tyne tussle might make or break Alan Pardew’s managerial reign at St James’ Park – and it is scarcely less important to a hurting Steve Bruce.Read

Gyan aims to take his place in derby folklore

ASAMOAH GYAN wants to cap an incredible 12 months by writing his name into Wear-Tyne derby history this afternoon.Read

Some fans won't forgive me for derby drubbing

STEVE BRUCE accepts some Sunderland fans will never forgive him for Sunderland’s 5-1 derby humiliation last October.Read

Cats fans would love you, Gyan tells Muntari

ASAMOAH GYAN has urged Sulley Muntari to join him at Sunderland – telling his Ghana team-mate he would be a fans’ favourite on Wearside.Read

Sunderland owner Ellis Short

Ellis says cats can spend to boost Europe bid

SUNDERLAND’S European challenge has convinced owner Ellis Short to sanction more January spending.Read

Derby mauling was my darkest day: Steve Bruce

STEVE BRUCE is on a derby revenge mission as he aims to banish the memories of his ‘darkest day’ in football.Read

We were beaten fair and square, says Steve

STEVE BRUCE says Sunderland deserved to crash out of the FA Cup after their horror show at the Stadium of Light.Read

Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce: Give us a break

STEVE BRUCE has renewed his call for a Premier League winter break - insisting non-stop football is partly to blame for England's World Cup debacle.Read

Marcos Angeleri still in with chance of Cats career

MARCOS ANGELERI will not be offloaded in January after convincing Steve Bruce he deserves a shot at the Premier League.Read

Steve Bruce: That victory was for Sam Allardyce

STEVE BRUCE last night dedicated Sunderland's victory to sacked Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce.Read

David Beckham

Bruce admits to David Beckham interest

STEVE BRUCE has ruled out a January move to bring David Beckham to Wearside – but revealed he did try to land the former England superstar 18 months ago.Read

Nedu Onuoha's warnign for Manchester United

NEDUM ONUOHA has warned Manchester United this could be their last merry Christmas.Read

Time for Anton to emerge from Rio's shadow

STEVE BRUCE has told Anton Ferdinand it is time he stepped out of the shadow of his older brother Rio.Read

Long and Short of it is Cats fans can tip balance

STEVE BRUCE has called on Sunderland fans to convince owner Ellis Short it is worth breaking the bank in pursuit of glory.Read

Charles N'Zogbia

Bruce eyes Wigan star Charles N’Zogbia

STEVE BRUCE will make a fresh swoop for Wigan wideman Charles N’Zogbia in January.Read

Danny Welbeck chuffed as Cats move into top six

DANNY WELBECK aims to carry on his fine form after his goal beat Bolton 1-0 and moved Sunderland into the top six of the Premier League.Read

Eddy Eats

Eddy Eats

Eddy Eats

The Sunday Sun's Eddy Eats scoures the North East in search of the perfect Sunday scran. Read

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