Former Sunderland striker Don Goodman spoke to ALS about the Granit Xhaka transfer saga, Sunderland's upcoming Europa League campaign, and England's World Cup chances. Plus, we had to ask him how he compared to Brian Brobbey as a number nine and Don gave us a good merchandise idea... Goodman spoke to us exclusively via sports betting site talkSPORT Bet. THOUGHTS ON XHAKA LATEST? “When I watch him play and listen to him speak, I see and hear an honest, honourable human being who has completely...

On this day in 1984, former Sunderland midfielder Stephane Sessegnon was born in Allahe, Benin. He made just shy of 100 appearances during his time here, scoring 18 and assisting 17. Sessegnon signed for Sunderland in the January transfer window of 2011 for £6 million, with Darren Bent heading for the Stadium of Light exit door after a bust up with manager Steve Bruce. The Benin international forward signed on a three and a half year deal from French giants Paris Saint-Germain and would make...

On this day in 1943, Nick Sharkey was born in Helensburgh. The Scotsman played 99 times for the Lads, scoring 51 goals between 1960 and 1966. An impressive record, showing his natural goal scoring ability as he was able to net just over every other game on average! Sharkey was a product of the famous Sunderland youth system, which had produced some fantastic talents throughout the 1950s and was key in forming Alan Brown's squad during his tenure. Sharkey became professional in 1960, after...