This week on the Sportsbooth the guys bring you all the latest talk about the latest football action from around the North-East. We start with Sunderland’s 2-0 win against Burton at the weekend and what it means for the club going forward. We talk about Newcastle’s draw against West Brom, […]
Following Sunderland’s relegation, it promises to be a very busy summer transfer window at the Stadium of Light. With seven players reaching the end of their contracts, and the likes of Jordan Pickford and Lamine Kone expected to be sold, a squad rebuilding will be necessary. The Lads reportedly won’t […]
Sunderland travelled down to Swansea in good spirits, for Saturdays game. However, things did not go to plan as the Black Cats lost the game 3-0. Here are five things they could have learned from the defeat. 1. Sunderland need to buy a striker: Jermain Defoe can’t go on forever […]
The sexual abuse scandal has shocked English football, but North East fans have paid tribute to the region’s former players who have come forward to report their harrowing experiences. The recent revelations regarding Barry Bennell, and since then further coaches and scouts, have stunned football fans, and the fact that […]
Sunderland secured their third win in four attempts with a 2-1 win over champions Leicester at the weekend, moving to within touching distance of 17th place in the Premier League in the process. After Jermain Defoe and a Robert Huth own goal gave the Black Cats a second home win […]
Sunderland’s 3-0 victory against Hull – their second win in succession – has given David Moyes’ side a new lease of life in their bid for Premier League survival. Goals from Jermain Defoe and a brace from Victor Anichebe gave the Black Cats a comfortable win this weekend, and there […]
There was a lot of positivity in the air when Sunderland stayed up last season. They had an experienced manager, and things were only going to improve… or so everyone thought. So where did it all go wrong for the Wearside club? Things started to look ominous before the season […]
If Sunderland are to stop the rot, and have any chance of coming away from the south coast with a win, then these three key players must step up on Saturday. Jordan Pickford The young goalkeeper has impressed all season with many impressive saves – only Burnley’s Tom Heaton has […]
Sunderland are a big club. They’re a huge one. This might be easy to forget after the club has spent years struggling, but it shouldn’t be forgotten. Even in recent years, there has been some very talented players playing on Wearside. Darren Bent, Bolo Zenden and Jordan Henderson, to name […]
Sunderland have been struggling all over the pitch this season. Here are five things that have stood out for us: 1. Jordan Pickford is destined for the top. The young stopper may well be waiting for his first Premier League clean sheet, but he is a top player. The only […]
