Regis Le Bris has a bit of a dilemma on his hands regarding Sunderland's midfield. Enzo Le Fee has undoubtedly played his best football since being moved to his preferred central position, but Habib Diarra is now match fit. As our club record signing, Le Bris will eventually be looking for a way to get Diarra into the midfield while also trying not to derail Enzo's great form. KEEP IT CONSISTENT "Usually I like riding the momentum. I prefer consistency and continuity rather than changing...

On this day in 1977, former Sunderland midfielder Kevin Arnott made his debut for the club away to Wrexham in the FA Cup. He was one of our best homegrown talents and when he made his way into the first team as a youngster, he kept his place for a number of years. His debut came in a cup replay at Wrexham, at just 18 years old. Three days later he would be introduced to the league side who were unbeaten in six games, scoring a scintillating 17 and conceding just one. Arnott’s best season for...

As you may already know, Regis and his recruitment team are in no rush to sign players this month. Whilst they are aware we could strengthen, they feel that we aren't in a desperate situation so there isn't as much urgency required as there was in the Summer. In terms of any potential outgoings though, RLB is open to several lads finding new clubs including the likes of Luke O'Nien and Dan Neil who collectively have over half a century of appearances for the lads. O'NIEN DEPARTUE “We have to...