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Complete support for Bruce from Quinn

UP FOR THE CUP: Sunderland Football Club chairman Niall Quinn speaking at a press conference at The  Stadium of Light, in June, to announce Sunderland’s official bid to become a host city for the 2018 World Cup finals

8:54am Friday 12th March 2010

NIALL Quinn has underlined his faith in Steve Bruce by revealing that the Sunderland manager will not be dismissed even if his side fails to pick up another point this season.

Ferdinand rates Bent among the very best

FIRST START: Darren Bent

9:08am Thursday 11th March 2010

DARREN BENT’S hopes of playing in the World Cup might hang in the balance, but Anton Ferdinand feels Sunderland’s prolific striker is on a par with the best in English football.

No falling Short for Bruce as Bent strikes

TREBLE HAUL: Bent races away to celebrate completing his hat-trick at the Stadium of Light

10:36am Wednesday 10th March 2010

STEVE Bruce last night praised the support of Sunderland owner Ellis Short after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Bolton ended a run of three-and-a-half months without a win.

Steed back in favour - and back in the Sunderland team

7:20pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

STEED Malbranque returns from an enforced exile to take his place in the Sunderland starting line-up for this evening's Premier League home game with Bolton Wanderers.

Malbranque is back in favour at Sunderland

7:32am Tuesday 9th March 2010

STEVE BRUCE has called on misfiring midfielder Steed Malbranque to “stand up and be counted” after the manager revealed he had disciplined the Belgian for breaching club discipline.

Bruce sights on O’Hara

10:10am Monday 8th March 2010

STEVE BRUCE will attempt to make Portsmouth loanee Jamie O’Hara his first summer signing provided Sunderland retain their Premier League status this season.

Kenwyne denies fear of the drop

ALL SMILES: Kenwyne Jones insists Sunderland are more confident this time

9:25am Saturday 6th March 2010

KENWYNE JONES is a veteran of two successful battles against relegation from the Premier League but the Sunderland striker insists this season there isn’t the same fear factor that pervaded the dressing room in recent years.

Turner happy to stick with Mensah

THE BEST: John Mensah is the best defender Michael Turner has played alongside

8:56am Friday 5th March 2010

SUNDERLAND centre-half Michael Turner regards John Mensah as the best defender he has played alongside, and believes their partnership can help end the season on a high.

Cats are on sound financial footing

8:57am Friday 5th March 2010

SUNDERLAND’S annual accounts will show a loss for the last financial year, but chairman Niall Quinn insists the club remains on a solid footing thanks to the continued support of owner Ellis Short.

Sunderland confirm new Villa date

1:22pm Thursday 4th March 2010

SUNDERLAND have confirmed that their Premier League fixture away to Aston Villa has been rescheduled for 7:45pm on Wednesday March 24.









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