Michael Beale: Seny Dieng equaliser sums up ‘crazy’ game
Queens Park Rangers boss Michael Beale thinks a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from goalkeeper Seny Dieng at Sunderland summed up a “crazy game” at the Stadium of Light.
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Sunderland new boy Aji Alese ready to seize his chance on Wearside and show what he can do
New signing Aji Alese is ready to make a fresh start on Wearside and show Sunderland fans what he is capable of. The Black Cats completed the signing of defender Alese from West Ham last week, and his switch shocked fans in East London who saw one of their brightest academy talents depart.
Dundee United 0-2 Sunderland match report as Black Cats earn their first pre-season win
Trai Hume's header and a comedy own-goal saw Sunderland see off their former manager Jack Ross' Dundee United side to clock up their first win of pre-season. The Black Cats, who saw their game against Rangers in Portugal abandoned at half-time due to a powercut when they were leading 1-0, and then lost against Roma in midweek, returned to the UK and earned a convincing victory at Tannadice Park.
Dundee United vs Sunderland team news as Ross Stewart returns to the starting XI
Ross Stewart returned to Sunderland's starting XI as the Black Cats resumed their pre-season preparations at Dundee United. Stewart missed Wednesday's friendly against Roma out in Portugal with a minor knock, but the Scotland international striker was back in the side at Tannadice Park.
Ellis Taylor faces important pre-season as Alex Neil prepares Sunderland for Championship
Ellis Taylor will be one of the Sunderland players vying to make a good impression on Alex Neil in pre-season as the Black Cats gear up for life back in the Championship. The 19-year-old burst onto the scene last summer with a number of impressive performances in pre-season, grabbing a number of goals to boot.
Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman urges importance of ‘enough balance’ in summer recruitment plan
Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman has stressed the importance of finding balance in the squad as he and his team look forward to a busy and productive summer. The Black Cats will need to refresh and improve the squad for Championship football after they beat Wycombe Wanderers in the League One playoff final.
Dan Neil pens message following Sunderland play-off success
Sunderland will once again be a Championship club next season after getting over their Wembley hoodoo to defeat Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 in Saturday’s League One play-off final.
The dilemmas facing Alex Neil after Sunderland’s 2-0 win v Wycombe Wanderers
Sunderland fans and players alike are on cloud nine right now after securing promotion to the Championship on Saturday afternoon at Wembley.