Mystery as second bag of snakes dumped outside Sunderland fire station
A second nest of 16 snakes has been found dumped outside a fire station, just days after 13 royal pythons were found in the same spot.
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Sunderland character delights Phil Parkinson after another clean sheet and win
Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson saluted his players’ determination and character after they held on for a 1-0 win at Oxford that further boosted their promotion chances.
Resolute Sunderland win again
In-form Sunderland secured their seventh victory in nine games as another disciplined defensive display secured a 1-0 win over Oxford at the Kassam Stadium.
Oxford without Alex Gorrin for Sunderland showdown
Midfielder Alex Gorrin will miss Oxford’s League One clash with in-form Sunderland through suspension.
Sunderland assistant boss Parkin hails influential Maguire
Sunderland assistant manager Steve Parkin hailed Chris Maguire’s match-winning exploits after the forward helped set up all three of his side’s goals in their 3-0 win over Rochdale.
Gooch at the double for play-off chasing Sunderland
Sunderland maintained their push for automatic promotion as three first-half goals secured an authoritative 3-0 victory over Rochdale.
Parkinson considers impact of three games in eight days ahead of Rochdale clash
Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson will consider the impact of three games in eight days as he prepares his team for Tuesday night’s League One fixture against Rochdale.
Parkinson pleased to see late gamble pay off as Sunderland edge past Ipswich
Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson was pleased to see his late striker gamble pay dividends as the Black Cats returned to the League One play-off places with a 1-0 win over Ipswich.
Late Maguire winner sees Sunderland replace Ipswich in play-off spots
Chris Maguire netted an 81st-minute winner as Sunderland climbed above opponents Ipswich and back into the League One play-off spots with a 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland without Joel Lynch for clash with Ipswich
Sunderland defender Joel Lynch will miss Saturday’s League One showdown with promotion rivals Ipswich following a nasty collision with his own goalkeeper.
Marc McNulty has no regrets about swapping Sunderland for Hibernian
Marc McNulty admits leaving a “massive club” and missing out on a potential promotion party with Sunderland was hard but he never had to think too long about rejoining Hibernian.
Kenny Jackett reveals Ronan Curtis offered new Portsmouth deal
Portsmouth manager Kenny Jackett revealed Ronan Curtis has been offered a new contract after the Irishman played a key role in his side’s 2-0 win over promotion rivals Sunderland.
Portsmouth climb back into play-off places after getting better of Sunderland
Portsmouth leap-frogged Sunderland into the League One play-off places with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from defenders Christian Burgess and James Bolton.
PM lays out vision for free-trading Britain in final Cabinet before Brexit
The Prime Minister has set himself the ambitious target of ensuring more than three-quarters of UK trade is covered by free-trade agreements within three years of Brexit.
No fresh concerns for Portsmouth ahead of Sunderland encounter
Portsmouth manager Kenny Jackett has no new injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s clash with Sunderland at Fratton Park.
Phil Parkinson praises Sunderland’s professionalism after beating Tranmere
Phil Parkinson praised the professionalism of his players after Sunderland moved up into the Sky Bet League One play-off positions with a scrappy 1-0 win against Tranmere at Prenton Park.
Sunderland climb into play-off spots with victory over 10-man Tranmere
Sunderland moved into the Sky Bet League One play-off positions with a scrappy 1-0 victory over 10-man Tranmere at Prenton Park.
Mullin could start as Tranmere look to bounce back
Tranmere boss Micky Mellon will be keen to move on from their FA Cup thrashing at the hands of Manchester United as Sky Bet League One rivals Sunderland visit Prenton Park.
Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson satisfied with a point against Doncaster
Phil Parkinson thinks Sunderland should not be downhearted after failing to see off Doncaster at the Stadium of Light.
Promotion hopefuls Sunderland and Doncaster play out goalless draw
Sunderland moved up to fifth and within five points of the League One automatic promotion places despite being held to a goalless draw by Doncaster Rovers.
Wright could make Sunderland debut against Doncaster
Phil Parkinson could hand defender Bailey Wright his Sunderland debut when the Sky Bet League One play-off hopefuls host Doncaster on Friday night.
Parkinson wants match-winner Gooch to take his game to ‘another level’
Phil Parkinson challenged Lynden Gooch to take his game to “another level” after the midfielder made the telling contribution in Sunderland’s 1-0 win at MK Dons.
Gooch stunner lifts Sunderland into play-off places
Sunderland moved into the League One play-off places after Lynden Gooch’s stunning strike sealed a 1-0 victory at MK Dons.
More Aberdeen signings on the way says Derek McInnes
Dons boss Derek McInnes is confident he can deliver more new signings before the end of the January transfer window.
Louis Thompson could make MK Dons debut
Louis Thompson will hope to be involved in MK Dons’ Sky Bet League One clash with in-form Sunderland.
Sunderland in line to sign Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty on loan
Sunderland are poised to win the race to land Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty on loan, the PA news agency understands.
No Laff-ing matter – red-faced Black Cats blow it with flute tweet
Sunderland have described a social media post about new signing Kyle Lafferty which inadvertently referred to loyalist pipe bands as a “genuine mistake”.
Sunderland’s hard work in training is paying off on the pitch – Parkinson
Phil Parkinson put Sunderland’s resurgence down to the work his players have done in training.
Blistering first-half display helps Sunderland to thumping win
Chris Maguire scored twice as resurgent Sunderland made it three wins from six unbeaten matches by thumping Wycombe 4-0.
Sunderland squad hit by illness ahead of Wycombe clash
Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson is keeping his fingers crossed ahead of Saturday’s clash with League One leaders Wycombe after a bout of illness swept through the dressing room.