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James Hunter

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Columnist at We Are Sunderland

Sunderland AFC columnist for @WeAreSunlun . Formerly SAFC writer for the Chronicle, Journal, and Sunday Sun, from 1999-2024. These views belong to me, though

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  • Sunderland situation has changed and departing star can achieve something special

    2 weeks ago | wearesunderland.com | James Hunter

    Sunderland's Tommy Watson in action at Norwich (Image: Ian Horrocks) And … relax. For now, at any rate. Sunderland’s goalless stalemate at Norwich City in midweek was not much to write home about in terms of a spectacle, but it did at least deliver the point which - in conjunction with other results - secured a play-off spot.

  • Both Tommy Watson and Regis Le Bris will be under scrutiny in the coming weeks

    3 weeks ago | wearesunderland.com | James Hunter

    Sunderland's Tommy Watson (Image: Richard Sellers) ‘Tommy Watson, he’s one of our own,’ went the battle cry as Sunderland fans saluted their latest homegrown hero. It wasn’t that long ago - early December, as it happens - that Watson was feted by the Roker End as he scored both goals in a 2-1 win against Stoke City at the Stadium of Light.

  • A seed of Sunderland doubt has been planted - a reaction is needed

    4 weeks ago | wearesunderland.com | James Hunter

    Sunderland were heavily beaten at Coventry last time out (Image: Bradley Collyer) After that non-performance at Coventry City, the international break came as sweet relief. Sunderland fans probably needed the opportunity to lie down in a darkened room for a fortnight. But, wakey wakey, it’s back to business this weekend. And, just like that, we are into the home straight.

  • Transfer vultures are circling and Sunderland attention is unwelcome & unsettling

    1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | James Hunter

    Sunderland duo Jobe Bellingham and Romaine Mundle (Image: Ian Horrocks) As Sunderland’s hopes of automatic promotion disappear in the rearview mirror, the vultures are gathering ahead. The Black Cats’ realistic chances of a top two finish died a month ago with back-to-back defeats against Leeds United and Hull City, and there have been precious few signs since that they can be resurrected.

  • Preston dark arts sparks Sunderland flashback - but revenge was sweet

    1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | James Hunter

    ‘It was like Billy Smart’s Circus out there.’ That was Peter Reid’s take on Tranmere Rovers boss John Aldridge sneaking an extra man onto the pitch against Sunderland a quarter of a century ago in an infamous FA Cup fourth round tie at Prenton Park. And there was more than a whiff of lion dung again this week when Preston, under one-time Sunderland reserve team defender Paul Heckingbottom, tried a similar stunt at the Stadium of Light.

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James Hunter
James Hunter @JHunterChron
8 Apr 25

Play-offs 🔒 #safc

James Hunter
James Hunter @JHunterChron
4 Apr 25

‘Tommy Watson, he’s one of our own.’ How times change. Ambition is no bad thing, but the timing of the announcement of his move to Brighton means there will be scrutiny in the weeks ahead. #safc My latest @WeAreSunlun column here 👇 https://t.co/UGxfCDzdwg https://t.co/pddisZ3afM

James Hunter
James Hunter @JHunterChron
31 Mar 25

RT @RokerReport: 𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗝𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 @JHunterChron joins the Lads to chat about Sunderland’s playoff prospects in the wake of…