An opening day Reinildo masterclass! Sunderland’s new left back made a positive first impression — as well as making a little bit of history!

On This Day (19 August 1950): Sunderland start their season in winning fashion! The Lads reacted well to a disappointing end to the previous season, but would the good form last?

Sunderland’s Premier League Return Shines with Team Unity Saturday felt like the culmination of everything that KLD intended when he took over our club, the rebirth that we, as fans, have ...

2 Up, 2 Down: Sunderland send the Hammers packing on opening day! Our writers react to Sunderland’s superb 3-0 opening-day victory over West Ham United!

Sunderland’s magnificent seven: Who caught the eye on opening day? Régis Le Bris fielded a much-changed starting eleven against West Ham — but who shone against the Hammers?

Pride, passion and persistence marked Sunderland’s top flight return This was no ‘plucky underdog’ story, and the Lads thoroughly deserved their opening-day win over the Hammers!

On This Day (17th August 1996): Sunderland make their Premier point at long last! Premiership new boys Sunderland started their season against a familiar opponent… ...

Matchday Musings: Sunderland are back…and how! The Lads marked their top flight return with a stirring 3-0 victory over West Ham. A perfect start to the new season!

Kit Chat: hummel puts Sunderland back in black! Another new kit, and Sunderland can go from being the red and white wizards to trying some ‘black magic’!

Sunderland’s Diverse Squad Faces Team-Bonding Challenge - But They Can Do It! However our Head Coach is approaching the new Premier League season, it is crucially important that all ...

On This Day (18th August 2001): Reid’s side hide the cracks in opening day win! SuperKev scored at the Stadium of Light to earn Sunderland three points against Ipswich Town ...

Dan Neil has thankfully decided he wants to stay at Sunderland and help the team in the Premier League - so what can he learn from Granit Xhaka?