Newcastle furlough non-playing staff due to financial pressure of pandemic
Newcastle have placed members of their non-playing staff on furlough leave as they attempt to protect the club from the long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sunderland furlough some non-playing staff due to financial pressure of pandemic
Sunderland have placed some non-playing staff on furlough leave because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as the club attempts to protect jobs long-term.
Flu-enforced lay-off may have sown seeds for Sunderland’s 1973 FA Cup triumph
The seeds of Sunderland’s remarkable 1973 FA Cup triumph may well have been sown during an enforced lay-off as flu swept through the city and the club months earlier.
What to expect from series two of ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’ documentary
With global soccer largely shut down, fans desperate for a fix of the beautiful game are now able to find it in the form of series two of ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’, the hit Netflix documentary.
Nissan stops production at Sunderland factory due to coronavirus
Nissan has suspended production at its Sunderland factory due to the coronavirus.
Blackpool to assess Madine and Turton ahead of Sunderland visit
Blackpool duo Gary Madine and Ollie Turton will continue to be assessed ahead of Saturday’s League One clash with Sunderland.
Parkinson says Sunderland let emotion get the better of them in loss to Rovers
Phil Parkinson accused his players of letting emotion get the better of them after Sunderland dropped out of the League One play-off places following a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
Jonson Clarke-Harris double lifts Bristol Rovers to victory over Sunderland
Jonson Clarke-Harris netted both goals as Bristol Rovers shocked promotion-chasing Sunderland with a 2-0 Sky Bet League One win at the Memorial Stadium.
Injury and suspension hamper Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers face injury and suspension concerns as they attempt to end a desperate run of form at home to Sky Bet League One promotion challengers Sunderland.
Phil Parkinson urges Sunderland players to keep their focus
Phil Parkinson has urged his Sunderland players to stay focused for “100 per cent of the time” if they want to climb into a League One automatic promotion spot before the end of the season.
Mikael Mandron brace earns Gillingham draw at Sunderland
Former Sunderland striker Mikael Mandron put a dent in his old club’s promotion chances by scoring twice to claim a point for Gillingham in a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.
Nissan ploughs £400m into Sunderland plant
Nissan has invested £400m in its Sunderland plant ahead of the arrival of its third-generation Qashqai.
Phil Parkinson ponders change for Sunderland’s match against Gillingham
Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson has no new injury worries for the visit of Gillingham in Sky Bet League One.
Chirpy Robins wants Coventry to maintain their focus
Boss Mark Robins says promotion-chasing Coventry must maintain their focus after they beat Sunderland 1-0 to move top of Sky Bet League One.
Matt finish paints a pretty picture for table-topping Coventry
Matt Godden made the decisive breakthrough as Coventry beat Sunderland 1-0 to go top of Sky Bet League One.
No fresh injury concerns for Coventry ahead of Sunderland clash
Coventry have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their clash with fellow Sky Bet League One promotion hopefuls Sunderland.
Parkinson pleased with Sunderland’s late show
Phil Parkinson felt there was a sense of ‘poetic justice’ as Fleetwood’s time-wasting proved their undoing in a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.
Power salvages a point for Sunderland at home to Fleetwood
Max Power salvaged a point in the sixth minute of stoppage time as his dramatic late strike secured Sunderland a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland to monitor Joel Lynch ahead of clash with Fleetwood
Joel Lynch could return to the Sunderland squad for their home game against Fleetwood.
Parkinson praises Sunderland’s cool heads after patient win
Phil Parkinson felt Sunderland were rewarded for their patience against Bristol Rovers as three late goals saw his side pick up another victory in their charge for promotion.
Sunderland fourth after second-half burst sees off Bristol Rovers
Three second-half goals saw Sunderland continue their fine form with a deserved win over 10-man Bristol Rovers.
Wright missing through injury as Sunderland face Bristol Rovers
Sunderland will be without Bailey Wright for the visit of Bristol Rovers with the defender ruled out for the rest of the season.
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.
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.