The Lads came out on top in the battle of the felines thanks to Talbi's sweet finish midway through the second half. A much-changed side gave the squad a chance to impress and they looked pretty decent. To be honest, I've no idea how far this was from the Hull City's first XI but the sides produced an open and fairly entertaining evening. Lining up: Ellborg Hume O'Nien (c) Alderete Methalie Rigg Ahoka Ta Bi Talbi Fofana ...and gotta bench of Moore, Meunier, Proctor, Tutierov, Browne, Ballard,...

On this day in 2023, Sunderland smashed Southampton 5-0 at home thanks to Jack Clarke, Pierre Ekwah (x2), Bradley Dack and Chris Rigg. Here's Sobs' report from that great day: Wow. Like the Mini Metro which knocked me off my bike, I didn't see that coming. The Lads, those who remained after yesterday's transfer nonsense, hosted the Saints at the Stadium of Light and thoroughly dismantled them. We allowed them possession where it didn't matter and defended like demons when it did. A brace of...

Sunderland have, after a back-and-forth tussle with Crystal Palace on deadline day, confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyon. He leaves Lyon having made 82 outings for the French outfit, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists. Predominantly a left-sided attacker, he has also operated in a central role, offering SAFC flexibility across the attacking front line. Sunderland AFC Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi said: “Malick has all the attributes to...