Speakman must avoid major disaster over SAFC's own "Van Dijk", he's "incredible" - opinion
Sunderland chief Kristjaan Speakman is facing a number of big decisions on the make-up of the playing squad heading into the summer.
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Sunderland vs Rotherham United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that began the weekend win against Cambridge United - one of which was forced upon him by injury. Carl Winchester picked up a groin injury which saw him substituted early in the game on Saturday, and against Rotherham his place was taken by Callum Doyle.
Sources: Swansea City weighing up transfer move for 21-year-old
Swansea City are considering a summer move for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise left-back Matthew Sorinola, Football League World have exclusively learnt.
Sunderland climb to fourth to boost promotion hopes after crushing ten-man Cambridge United
Sunderland climbed back into the play-off spots and up to fourth place as they ran riot against ten-man Cambridge United at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats played for more than 75 minutes with an extra man after U's defender Lloyd Jones was shown a straight red card for denying Ross Stewart a clear goalscoring opportunity, and it was a decisive moment as Stewart also tucked away the resulting penalty.
Sunderland vs Cambridge United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that started Sunderland's Easter Monday goalless draw at Plymouth Argyle. The Black Cats boss brought in Danny Batth in place of Dennis Cirkin, with Cirkin missing out entirely - presumably due to injury.
Sunderland 3-2 Shrewsbury Town match report as Nathan Broadhead scores another dramatic late winner
Nathan Broadhead scored another dramatic injury-time winner as Sunderland beat Shrewsbury Town to tighten their grip on a play-off place. The Black Cats looked in total control when goals from Elliot Embleton and then Broadhead put them 2-0 up with less than 15 minutes gone at the Stadium of Light.
Aiden McGeady update emerges ahead of Sunderland’s showdown with Shrewsbury
Sunderland manager Alex Neil has revealed that Aiden McGeady is making good progress in terms of his road to recovery from injury and could be back on the grass next week.
All the early Sunderland team news ahead of Shrewsbury clash on Friday
Sunderland will be looking to continue their push for a League One play-off place on Friday afternoon, when they host Shrewsbury Town at The Stadium of Light.