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Sunderland transfer and contract planning among key discoveries since Wembley joy

1 week ago | wearesunderland.com | Dominic Shaw

Sunderland's players and staff celebrate promotion to the Premier League (Image: Ian Horrocks) THREE weeks have now passed since Sunderland's dramatic Wembley play-off final success. And although Sunderland's players are still a couple of weeks away from returning for the start of pre-season, we've already learnt a fair bit about the club's planning for life in the Premier League.
Sunderland transfer plan & priorities and will any other stars follow Bellingham out?

2 weeks ago | wearesunderland.com | Dominic Shaw |Scott Wilson

What's the transfer strategy ahead of their return to the Premier League? What are the priorities? Could they lose any more stars? Are any surprises in store? WHAT ARE SUNDERLAND'S TRANSFER PRIORITIES THIS SUMMER? SCOTT WILSON: Improving the first team. That might sound simplistic, but Sunderland will be prioritising quality over quantity as they look to bring in four or five players who can make an immediate impact on Regis Le Bris’ starting XI.
What we know about Sunderland transfer plan after Bellingham move & Speakman chat

2 weeks ago | wearesunderland.com | Dominic Shaw

JOBE Bellingham, Sunderland transfers and contracts were all on the agenda in our latest video and podcast helping. We reflect on Bellingham's Dortmund move and praise all concerned for the way the matter has been handled. What could the future hold for Bellingham? Sunderland will be watching closely and hope to further benefit down the line.
Sunderland transfer intrigue after unforgettable Wembley weekend

1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | Dominic Shaw

What a weekend! We reflect on Sunderland's unforgettable Wembley success - and look ahead to the future. What does promotion mean for Sunderland's transfer plans? What happens next with Jobe Bellingham? What about Sunderland's other in-demand stars? We also reflect on the brave decisions that led to promotion and have an early look ahead to next season's Premier League campaign.
These are the very best of times for Sunderland - enjoy every second

1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | James Hunter

Sunderland celebrate promotion to the Premier League (Image: Ian Horrocks) Joy. An explosion of sheer, unbridled joy. Last weekendâs Championship play-off final victory against Sheffield United was arguably the greatest moment shared by Sunderland fans since the clubâs famous FA Cup triumph in 1973. Promotions? Sure, there have been promotions - and impressive ones, at that.
Emotional Wembley scenes after Sunderland seal Premier League promotion

1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | Dominic Shaw

Watson heads for Brighton in the weeks ahead but he’ll be facing the Black Cats in the Premier League after sending them there and will now forever be remembered as the Wembley play-off final hero. But all those in white are Sunderland heroes. As is Regis Le Bris, whose changed at Wembley changed the game. The Frenchman had to control himself and put the brakes on as he set off down the touchline after Eliezer Mayenda’s 76th minute equaliser.
Dan Ballard opens up on his Sunderland 'moment of madness' & 'pure joy' that followed

1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | Dominic Shaw

He was 16, had just been released by Arsenal for the second time - the first was a couple of years earlier, only for the Gunners to then change their mind - and he was in talks with Stevenage, his hometown club. An offer was on the table. But then the phone rang. It was Arsenal again, offering Ballard the chance to play in a friendly game against Bayern Munich. "That was a really pivotal point in my career," says Ballard. And what followed was career-changing, for two reasons.
I don't mind making Sunderland Premier League admission...it has been quite a journey

1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | James Hunter

Sunderland players celebrate the semi-final success over Coventry (Image: Ian Horrocks) It is almost eight years to the day since Sunderland last kicked a ball in the Premier League, as a grim 5-1 defeat at Chelsea on May 21, 2017, brought down the curtain on a season of failure. Twelve months later, the Black Cats hit a new low when they crashed straight through the floor of the Championship and into the depths of League One.
Sunderland team and injury news ahead of Sheffield United play-off final

1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | Dominic Shaw

But the Sunderland head coach admitted on Thursday he hadn't made a final decision on his team selection for Saturday's promotion decider. Le Bris plans to closely monitor the final training session on Friday morning before settling on his plan for the game against the Blades. The fitness of Mundle and Roberts will dictate the make-up of the attack.
The Sunderland selection jigsaw for Sheffield United & play-off final preview

1 month ago | wearesunderland.com | Dominic Shaw

THE Championship play-off final is now just days away. So as the big game gets closer, how will Sunderland handle the occasion? And how will Sheffield United deal with the weight of expectation? We discuss both subjects on our latest We Are Sunderland briefing video and podcast, as well as assessing Regis Le Bris' selection dilemmas in attack.