Sunderland

Comment & Analysis

• Premier League: John Motson picks his winners and losers

  Match of the Day commentator John Motson picks his highlights, low points and best players from the 2012-13 Premier…

• Millwall & Newcastle violence: Who is to blame for football chaos?

  Weekend clashes are a reminder that the battle against hooliganism is a never-ending one, writes sports editor David…

• Martin O'Neill: I've still got the same drive and determination

  Martin O'Neill talks to BBC Radio 5 live's Pat Murphy about his future, managerial dinosaurs and Sunderland successor…

• Paolo Di Canio: What is new Sunderland boss really like?

  Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is eccentric, arrogant, charismatic and entertaining says BBC Sport's Gary Rose

• Paolo Di Canio, Sunderland and Italian fascism

  BBC Sport explains Italian fascism, Paolo Di Canio's reported political views and the effect his arrival is having in…

• Martin O'Neill: Sunderland manager did not see sack coming

  If Sunderland are relegated, plenty of blame will be dropped at the boardroom door, says chief football writer Phil…

• Egyptian trio prove an instant hit in English Championship

  A trio of Egyptians are providing their country's fans and Hull City supporters with a boost, writes BBC Sport's…

• Phil McNulty

  Taylor's unwise words fail to spark Sunderland riposte

  At The Stadium of Light Steven Taylor's provocative pre-match declaration that no Sunderland player would make…

• Sunderland-Newcastle derby is the biggest - Steve Howey

  Ex-players Steve Howey and Chris Makin assess the rivalry between Newcastle and Sunderland before Sunday's derby.