Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg could be set for a big money Premier League move. The Northern Echo states that Manchester United are ready to put in a bid for his signature. The almost 17-year-old has already played 21 times in the Championship for the Black Cats. However, he has not even signed a professional deal and is still on scholarship terms. United would be able to secure him for ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday sealed their Sky Bet Championship survival with a 2-0 win at Sunderland.The Owls looked destined for League One when they picked up just three points from their opening 13 matches of the season, with no Championship side having previously survived from such a miserable position.However, October’s appointment of Danny Rohl proved inspired, with the German overseeing a re...Full Story »

Neil Harris paid tribute to the squad he inherited for ensuring Millwall will be playing Sky Bet Championship football again next season.The Lions guaranteed their place in the second tier courtesy of a third straight win delivered by Duncan Watmore’s 71st-minute strike against former club Sunderland.The forward pounced at the near post to turn in Brooke Norton-Cuffy’s delivery and t...Full Story »

Millwall effectively secured Sky Bet Championship football next season after former Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore’s second-half strike at the Stadium of Light earned a 1-0 win.In a game of few chances, Watmore, who had only been on the pitch four minutes, pounced to deliver the crucial goal that earned the Lions a third successive win.Sunderland, however, saw their own winless run on h...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan was left to rue West Brom striker Brandon Thomas-Asante’s failure to manage the situation after he was handed two quick-fire yellow cards in the first half of his side’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at The Hawthorns.West Brom were reduced to 10 men in the 43rd minute when Thomas-Asante was booked twice in quick succession for fouls on Jack Clarke and Dan Ballard – t...Full Story »

Ten-man West Brom’s Championship play-off charge was dented as Sunderland won 1-0 at The Hawthorns.Pierre Ekwah netted the winner after connecting first time with a Callum Styles corner at the end of the first half.That immediately followed West Brom forward Brandon Thomas-Asante’s 43rd-minute red card for two bookable offences, the first Albion player to be sent off of Carlos Corber...Full Story »

Leeds missed the chance to go top of the Sky Bet Championship after being held to a disappointing goalless draw by Sunderland at Elland Road.Daniel Farke’s promotion-chasers climbed back into the top two but another below-par display saw them fall short of usurping leaders Leicester, who slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Millwall.Leeds, who were beaten in the league for the first time this year a...Full Story »

John Eustace hailed an “all-round perfect performance” after Blackburn eased their Championship relegation worries with a 5-1 hammering of Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.The Rovers manager was also full of praise for his “unplayable” front four of Sam Gallagher, Sammie Szmodics, Tyrhys Dolan and Ryan Hedges.Szmodics’ double – his 22nd and 23rd goals of the...Full Story »

John Eustace’s wait for a win as Blackburn boss came to an end in emphatic fashion as relegation-threatened Rovers hammered Sunderland 5-1 at the Stadium of Light.The Championship’s top scorer Sammie Szmodics set Blackburn on their way with a quickfire first half double – his 22nd and 23rd goals of the season – before strikes from Ryan Hedges and Tyrhys Dolan early in the...Full Story »

Interim manager Mike Dodds hailed the impact of Jobe Bellingham as a centre-forward after Sunderland beat Cardiff 2-0 to claim their first win since February 10.Bellingham, the 18-year-old younger brother of England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude, won an early penalty before scoring his seventh goal of the season in all-round mature performance.“We should be excited about his performance,...Full Story »

Bendtner, 36, and partner Sus looked to be enjoying a surf bar on the Thai coast. Nicklas Bendtner posed alongside his partner Sus in a Thai beach barAnd the two shared a kissThey are on holiday with friends and familyBendtner looked different from his Arsenal days Bendtner's locks looked longer than ever as he embraced his surfer side on holiday. The former Gunner has also added extensively ...Full Story »

QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes admits he was “disappointed” not to secure victory as his side had to settle for a goalless draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Neither goalkeeper had much to do throughout the afternoon and the biggest chances of the game fell to the visitors, with their best opportunity falling to Chris Willock in the 87th minute.Sinclair Armstrong played ...Full Story »

With Manchester City not in mid-week action, the Norwegian enjoyed a quick trip to Spain - spotted on the south coast on Tuesday. Erling Haaland has been spotted in Marbella with Isabel Haugseng Johansen Credit: The Mega Agency The pair were on a walk in the sunshine Credit: The Mega Agency Haaland and his partner are enjoying a holiday Credit: The Mega Agency Alongside Isabel, the 23-year-o...Full Story »

A SUNDAY league football team unveiled the ultimate ringer this weekend - legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo. The forward - considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game - laced up his boots and turned out for Phoenix FC, bottom of the NWL Division 8 in Essex. Ex-pro Brazilian striker Ronaldo unveiled at a Sunday league football team Ronaldo came on as a super-sub with his side...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola felt Manchester City had survived a “tsunami” after the champions’ crunch Premier League title clash at Liverpool on Sunday ended 1-1.John Stones gave City a 23rd-minute lead in an absorbing contest at Anfield but the Reds hit back with an Alexis Mac Allister penalty early in the second half.Both sides had opportunities to win the game but Liverpool had spells of ...Full Story »

Manager Russell Martin hailed super-sub Joe Rothwell after his quickfire double helped Southampton stay on track in the Championship promotion race after beating Sunderland 4-2.Stuart Armstrong and Adam Armstrong had put Saints into a comfortable first-half lead before Romaine Mundle and Jobe Bellingham hit back.But Rothwell’s 73rd-minute introduction turned the momentum with two goals in ...Full Story »

Norwich head coach David Wagner singled out Kenny McLean for praise after watching his side continue their Championship play-off bid with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sunderland at Carrow Road.Josh Sargent’s late goal earned the Canaries a narrow win and while Wagner was delighted with the American’s display, he felt it was McLean’s contribution that should be highlighted.He ...Full Story »

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds admitted his “bold” tactical changes and selection backfired after the 2-1 home defeat to Swansea.In his first game as caretaker boss after Michael Beale was sacked earlier this week, Dodds was without injured star man Jack Clarke and made four changes as well as switching to a back three.But it didn’t go to plan for Dodds and Sunderland...Full Story »

January signing Ronald scored a first-half double for Swansea as Mike Dodds’ first game as Sunderland’s interim boss ended in a 2-1 defeat.Dodds impressively led the Black Cats to two wins from three games during a stint in charge in December after Tony Mowbray’s dismissal and was handed the reins until the end of the season after Michael Beale’s sacking earlier this week...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray celebrated back-to-back home wins against his most recent former clubs after Birmingham came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1.Koji Miyoshi capped a magnificent comeback by City after Jordan James equalised on the hour to make it two home victories in five days after they beat Blackburn 1-0 on Tuesday night.Jack Clarke gave Sunderland the lead in the 22nd minute with his 15th goal ...Full Story »