Regis Le Bris praised Habib Diarra who was so influential in just his fourth start for Sunderland, and explained the changes that were made following last week's loss at West Ham. Plus, he explained a little bit about our new signing, Nilson Angulo. ANGULO IS EXCITING “I know him because we have worked with the recruitment structure on his profile. I think he is a strong, powerful tall winger with strong physical ability. He has this South American style of play as well, with the ability to...

On this day in 1985, former Sunderland defender Reuben Agboola played his first of 170 matches for the Lads. He won two promotions with the club, first in 1988 out of the Third Division and then in 1990 out of the Second. Born to a Nigerian father and an English mother in London in 1962, Agboola would later represent his father's home nation despite his first international call up being the first time he'd ever been to Africa! He started as a youth player at Southampton in 1978 and turned pro...

On this day in 1964, former Sunderland fullback John Kay was born in Great Lumley. He spent nine years on Wearside and helped us get to the FA Cup final in 1992 but was unable to play at Wembley due to an injury. An exciting young defensive prospect during the early 1980s, Kay rose through the ranks of Arsenal but was released after three years and arrived at Wimbledon on a free transfer. At Wimbledon he eventually grew in stature on the pitch and he spent three, mostly, prosperous years at...