Born on this day in 1991, in Bentivoglio, Italy, is Sunderland’s relegation saviour and Mag slayer, Fabio Borini. He spent three years in total with us, with the most successful season being on loan from Liverpool. He also spent one year on loan to AC Milan before leaving for around £8 million. Borini started his footballing career in the Bologna youth setup, where he spent a few years, before signing for Chelsea. After a few years in the Chelsea development teams he was sent on loan to...

Following our 1-0 win over Oxford in the FA Cup we have progressed into the fifth round. Despite heading into this one as the bookies favourite and expected to dominate proceedings Oxford were prepared for battle and put up a decent fight. Ultimately Regis Le Bris is pleased to progress and thought we grew into the game well but he was disappointed we couldn't get a second goal to kill the tie. JOB DONE “The result was the most important thing, getting through, and we were able to do that in...

Sunderland have confirmed that Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman ha left the club with immediate effect following a largely successful five year tenure. Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi will continue to lead things after assuming control of all football operations in July 2025. The statement comes as somewhat of a surprise to most fans given how well things have been going this season but it would also make sense given that we've got Ghisolfi in now who perhaps has more connections...