Alex Neil provides key fitness update on Sunderland man as play-offs loom
Sunderland manager Alex Neil says he is hopeful but not certain that Dennis Cirkin will be available for the club’s League One play-off campaign.
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Football rumours: Burnley eyeing Wayne Rooney to succeed Sean Dyche
Wayne Rooney is reportedly Burnley’s first choice to take over from former manager Sean Dyche. According to The Sun, the Derby manager heads a list of candidates which includes Middlesbrough’s Chris Wilder and Alex Neil of Sunderland. The paper says bosses at the club believe Rooney’s stature in the game could help with attracting players, while the ex-England striker’s desire to coach in the Premier League is well known.
Sunderland got the job done 'in comfort' says Alex Neil, as Black Cats book play-off place
Alex Neil says Sunderland booked their play-off place 'in comfort' as they saw off Morecambe on the final day of the season. Nathan Broadhead scored the only goal of the game early in the match at the Mazuma Stadium, although the final scoreline did not reflect the Black Cats' dominance.
Morecambe vs Sunderland team news as Alex Pritchard starts as one of three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that drew at home to Rotherham in midweek. Alex Pritchard came into the Sunderland side for his first start since returning from a calf injury, and he replaced Jay Matete in midfield.
Tottenham enter race for 20-year-old League One midfielder
Tottenham are the latest club to take an interest in Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil, a report from Football Insider has claimed.
'Doubt he'll be involved' - James Hunter drops Sunderland claim as early Team News now emerges
James Hunter has dropped a Sunderland claim on Dennis Cirkin as some early Team News has now emerged before they play Morecambe in League One today.
'Expected back...' - James Hunter now drops Sunderland boost alongside McGeady before Morecambe
James Hunter has now dropped another boost for Sunderland alongside Aiden McGeady before they play Morecambe in League One on Saturday afternoon.
Alex Neil clears up Leon Dajaku’s situation at Sunderland ahead of Morecambe showdown
Sunderland manager Alex Neil has confirmed that Leon Dajaku is set to return to the club next week after undergoing treatment in Germany for an illness.