http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/ Durham Times /sport/football/sunderland/news/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:34:30 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:34:30 +0000 http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/resources/images/916963/?type=rsslogo http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/ http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5068514.Jones_will_be_fit_to_face_Blues/?ref=rss SUNDERLAND striker Kenwyne Jones is in contention to start against Birmingham City on Saturday after test results allayed fears he was set to be sidelined for a month. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:26:09 +0000 4e6cf9a0d30d925754ea68841826775d http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5065978.Black_Cats_handed_Jones_boost/?ref=rss SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce was today handed a major boost when it was confirmed that striker Kenwyne Jones suffered no lasting damage in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:49:21 +0000 f806e09ce5ac77143981123384c51c48 http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5063258.Permanent_deal_interests_loan_defender_Mensah/?ref=rss JOHN Mensah is keen to complete a permanent transfer to Sunderland after claiming the club’s physios are helping him overcome the injury niggles that have blighted his career. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:20:02 +0000 47ee5537030bd81a739d592fc2215bfa http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5061216.Bruce_rues_the_one_that_got_away/?ref=rss STEVE BRUCE was left to reflect on the one that got away after seeing January transfer target Adam Johnson prevent Sunderland from grabbing their second victory in six days. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:08:37 +0000 39b5e89fcd1768499650a3d5ca3e0e39 http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5060733.Meyler_starts_for_Cats/?ref=rss DAVID MEYLER starts against Man City this afternoon after Lee Cattermole failed to prove his fitness. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:25:09 +0000 cf649f2ee6e02a642ca284cfe748482b http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5059993.Bruce_raises_club___s_sights/?ref=rss DESPITE unequivocal assurances about his future as Sunderland manager, Steve Bruce last night insisted he is not about to take such backing from American billionaire Ellis Short for granted. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:17:22 +0000 e9207f24702d48046bfa8051847a11c0 http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5059995.Quinn_confident_Pompey___s_problems_won___t_befall_Cats/?ref=rss THERE was a time when the only results that mattered in football were the ones that were determined on the pitch. Not any more. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:20:27 +0000 6dc92809887a565a2432e237ce9d6a93 http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5057506.Complete_support_for_Bruce_from_Quinn/?ref=rss 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. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:54:33 +0000 ebdbff2a5af37f520534d26a86f3a629 http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5053244.Ferdinand_rates_Bent_among_the_very_best/?ref=rss 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. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:08:46 +0000 9ddb86c0a7689ac713ad01d0b1f8e940 http://www.durhamtimes.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/news/5051155.No_falling_Short_for_Bruce_as_Bent_strikes/?ref=rss 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:09 +0000 0f762a55c71943b2c3fd856b010f5c9b