SAFC.com Rumor Mill for this week
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Ins:
Peter Crouch (Portsmouth)
Darren Bent (Tottenham)
Titus Bramble (Wigan)
Lee Cattermole (Wigan)
Jermaine Pennant (Liverpool)
Nikola Zigic (Valencia)
Paul Scharner (Wigan)
Tuncay (Middlesbrough)
Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough)
Sebastien Bassong (Newcastle)
Per Ciljan Skjelbred (Rosenborg)
Richard Dunne (Man City)
Marco Zoro (Benfica)
Stephen Hunt (Reading)
Sylvain Distin (Portsmouth)
Radoslav Kovac (Spartak Moscow)
Lomana Lualua (DR Congo)
Didier Zakora (Tottenham)
Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United)
Steven Davies (Rangers)
Kevin Doyle (Reading)
Habib Beye (Newcastle)
Humberto Suaza (Monterrey)
Outs:
Daryl Murphy (Ipswich)
Paul McShane (Ipswich)
Carlos Edwards (Ipswich)
Roy O’Donovan (Hartlepool United)
Kenwyne Jones (Tottenham)
Anthony Stokes (Hibernian)
Dean Whitehead (Hull City, Stoke)
Anton Ferdinand (Fulham, West Ham)
Kieran Richardson (Fulham, Tottenham, Everton)
Category: Team News
New Rumor Mill from SAFC.com
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Ins:
Peter Crouch (Portsmouth)
Darren Bent (Tottenham)
Titus Bramble (Wigan)
Lee Cattermole (Wigan)
Jermaine Pennant (Liverpool)
Nikola Zigic (Valencia)
Paul Scharner (Wigan)
Tuncay (Middlesbrough)
Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough)
Sebastien Bassong (Newcastle)
Per Ciljan Skjelbred (Rosenborg)
Richard Dunne (Man City)
Marco Zoro (Benfica)
Stephen Hunt (Reading)
Outs:
Daryl Murphy (Ipswich)
Paul McShane (Ipswich)
Carlos Edwards (Ipswich)
Roy O’Donovan (Hartlepool United)
Kenwyne Jones (Tottenham)
Anthony Stokes (Hibernian)
Dean Whitehead (Hull City)
Category: Team NewsRumor Mill. I love this!!!!!
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Call me a fan, but I love seeing who is linked to Sunderland. It’s just way too interesting to me, because I have a feeling that there are some people who float these rumors out, who know what they are talking about. Of course, most rumors are proved to be false. I’d take pretty much all of these players. Though I’m surprised there are only three Wigan players rumored here. And why would Crapcastle transfer a player to us? We don’t need any more reserve team players.
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Fixtures
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Thursday, 16 July 2009
Friendly Match
Darlington v Sunderland, 19:30
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Friendly Match
Portimonense v Sunderland, 21:00
Friday, 24 July 2009
Friendly Match
Sunderland v Benfica, 18:00
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Friendly Match
Oldham v Sunderland, 15:00
Sunday, 26 July 2009
Friendly Match
Sunderland v Atletico Madrid, 18:00
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Friendly Match
Celtic v Sunderland
Saturday, 8 August 2009
Friendly Match
Heart of midlothian OFF Sunderland, 15:00
Hearts v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 15 August 2009
Barclays Premier League
Bolton v Sunderland, 15:00
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Chelsea, 19:45
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Blackburn, 15:00
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Barclays Premier League
Stoke v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Hull, 15:00
Saturday, 19 September 2009
Barclays Premier League
Burnley v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 26 September 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Wolverhampton, 15:00
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Barclays Premier League
Man Utd v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Liverpool, 15:00
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Barclays Premier League
Birmingham v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v West Ham, 15:00
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Arsenal, 15:00
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Barclays Premier League
Wigan v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Barclays Premier League
Fulham v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Portsmouth, 15:00
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Aston Villa, 19:45
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Barclays Premier League
Man City v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 26 December 2009
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Everton, 15:00
Monday, 28 December 2009
Barclays Premier League
Blackburn v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Bolton, 15:00
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Sunderland, 15:00
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Barclays Premier League
Everton v Sunderland, 19:45
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Stoke, 15:00
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Wigan, 15:00
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Portsmouth v Sunderland, 19:45
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Arsenal v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 27 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Fulham, 15:00
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Barclays Premier League
Aston Villa v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Man City, 15:00
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Birmingham, 15:00
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Barclays Premier League
Liverpool v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Tottenham, 15:00
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Barclays Premier League
West Ham v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 17 April 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Burnley, 15:00
Saturday, 24 April 2010
Barclays Premier League
Hull v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Man Utd, 15:00
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Barclays Premier League
Wolverhampton v Sunderland, 15:00
Category: Team NewsBlack Cats in for another Striker, reportedly.
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I like stupid rumors coming out. It’s what makes bloggers like me, a very happy person. Honestly, would Spurs let go of Robbie AGAIN? And would he step down to Sunderland? I hope so, because it would be a hell of a signing for the new crew. But last time I checked, the Black Cats needed defenders. And Keane doesn’t play in the back.
But to hide a bad backline it would be key to get in enough strikers who can put up points. (Unlike the gaggle of crap we had in attack last year). Let’s also point out that Robbie is Irish, and Sunderland has a huge Irish following, so it could be a bigger deal to Keane than I am letting on. Though, you would think that Robbie would want gold rather than followers?
Don’t they all play for glory?
Category: English Premier LeagueSunderland in for Tallest Player in Soccer
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I was looking around the net this morning with my usual cup of coffee, and wondering now that the regular season is over with, who is new Manager Steve Bruce looking at. Shocking to me, he’s looking at Nikola Zigic, the tallest man in soccer. He stands at 6 foot 8. That’s one big dude, and he’s a striker too.
Full Name:Nikola Zigic
Birth Date:September 25, 1980
Height:2.02m
Weight:96 kg
Age:28
Position:Forward
Squad:12
Now I don’t know too much about, him because I don’t get the Spanish League here in Buffalo. But I figure he’s good enough to be at Valencia, he’s more than good enough to be at Sunderland. Yeah, yeah I know, he was loaned out last year. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=86349&&cc=5901 . But if we can have a tall target man whom the middies can lob it into, we could be dangerous. Now, the only key is can he transfer his game to the English game? We’ve seen lots of very talented players in the EPL (and the old First Division). So maybe it might take him a bit, but a striker of his ability trying to find his footing, is better than most of the strikers who have run out for Sunderland.
The key is, can Niall float an attractive enough deal to make Valencia bite? I hope so, seeing him strut his stuff at SOL, would be amazing.
Category: Transfer RumorsAre we Man U Lite?
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So if you are looking at this, you’ll already know that Niall has signed a new Manager. Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Wigan’s boos Steve (great name) Bruce. And here’s a wild shock, he played for Man U. Bruce will be joined by coaching staff Eric Black, Nigel Spink and ex-Sunderland striker Keith Bertschin.
Chairman Niall Quinn expressed his delight: “Steve will bring a professionalism and strength of character to this club that will really help to bring us forward to where we all want to be. He knows more than anyone what football means to people of this region and I’m confident that he will be able to instill into our players exactly what it means to play for this football club.”
Am I happy with this hire? HELL YA! I think getting in someone who has proven they can keep a team up in the EPL with little money is great! Of all the so called applicants out there, I wouldn’t have any problem with Bruce. And hey, he keeps the trend of ex-Man U people at the club. Niall played for Man Chitty, but keeps bringing in Man U people. Hmmm, divided loyalties I guess.
My only question is, when’s Olivier Kapo coming in? Kapo is a player who seems to follow Bruce to new teams.
Black Cats need to be better
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Well, ok I know I’m good at stating the obvious. But in order to not have another season of wondering if we are going back down, Niall has to sign some top talent. (Read that Jonny Evans)
That’s a good resource on who is avaliable on a Bosman. Right off the bat I was thinking we need to add a couple well known strikers.
Of course I want Jonny Evans to come back also. But I’ve only been saying that since I took over this blog.
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Squad Retained List
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It’s nice to get the official club newsletter, because they give you so much information. And the more and more I read it, the more and more I love the club. It’s a shock, really after all I’m an American. And I’m told, I should be a Manchester United fan. Or maybe I should be a Barca fan. Nah, I’m not that mean. Plus Sunderland is just a cool club.
Here’s the Squad Retained List:
(from the club’s website)
Retained list as of May 28th 2009:
Goalkeepers
Trevor Carson
Marton Fulop
Craig Gordon
Defenders
Russell Anderson
Phil Bardsley
Danny Collins
Anton Ferdinand
Greg Halford
Peter Hartley
Michael Kay
Michael Liddle
Dan Madden
George McCartney
Paul McShane
Jean-Yves M’voto
Nyron Nosworthy
Midfielders
Jamie Chandler
Jack Colback
Carlos Edwards
Jordan Henderson
Conor Hourihane
Grant Leadbitter
Nathan Luscombe
Steed Malbranque
David Meyler
Andy Reid
Kieran Richardson
Teemu Tainio
Robbie Weir
Dean Whitehead
Strikers
Jordan Cook
Michael Chopra
David Dowson
David Healy
Kenwyne Jones
Daryl Murphy
Roy O’Donovan
Anthony Stokes
Martyn Waghorn
Category: Team NewsStaying up, Losing Game, Ricky Goes, I LOVE LIFE!
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I don’t wish ill on people (Well other than those Geordies who will be playing in a lesser league next year, and should become the next Leeds). But hey Ricky isn’t our manager anymore, so that’s all good. However, I wish the man all the best. Did I mention that Sunderland is staying up, Crapcastle and Borro are going down? Well, I just did again, and trust me, I’m so happy. The only issue, is there won’t be any derby’s next year. Damn.
The last From The Gaffer Ricky From SAFC.com
“I’ve decided to stand down as manager because I was thinking about Sunderland Football Club and they need to take the next step and get a bigger name, it’s as simple as that.
“The supporters have been absolutely brilliant all season but today they’ve been out of this world. We have to give them more on the pitch. We’ve been too near the relegation zone for too long and they’ve still kept coming back. It’s about time we moved up the table and became a force in the division. I thought we would have been safe earlier on.
“I’ve got no regrets about taking the job. I could have ducked the offer, but you can’t refuse a job like this. People may make an issue of my record and how many games we’ve won, but we’ve stayed in the Premier League and that’s all that matters.
“I’ve enjoyed it when we’ve won. If it had been somebody else apart from Niall, I probably wouldn’t have taken the job, but I always thought we were good enough to stay up. All my decisions have been for Sunderland. I’ve been here as a coach for many years. I just think we’ve got to kick on, make another appointment and look forward to next year.”
Sunderland:
Fulop, Bardsley, Davenport, Ferdinand, Collins, Malbranque (Healy 78), Whitehead, Tainio (Reid 65), Leadbitter, Richardson (Murphy 87), Jones.
Subs Not Used: Colgan, Edwards, Cisse, McShane.
Booked: Bardsley.
Goals: Richardson 53, Jones 90.
Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Ashley Cole, Essien (Kalou 65), Mikel (Mancienne 78), Belletti (Ballack 27), Malouda, Drogba, Anelka.
Subs Not Used: Hilario, Di Santo, Sinclair, Stoch.
Booked: Ashley Cole.
Goals: Anelka 47, Kalou 74, Ashley Cole 86.
Att: 42,468
Ref: Mark Halsey (Lancashire).
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