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Quinn has complete faith in Bruce

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:08:23 GMT

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has revealed that the club's owner, Ellis Short, never thought about sacking Steve Bruce despite the team's recent winless run...

Mensah keen on Black Cats stay

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:01:55 GMT

On-loan defender John Mensah is hoping to secure a permanent stay with Sunderland, despite having seen his time at the Stadium of Light hit by a number of injuries...

Relief for under pressure Bruce

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:57:22 GMT

Steve Bruce admitted he was delighted to see the back of Sunderland's lengthy winless run following Tuesday's resounding 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers...

Malbranque back in Cats fold

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:31:32 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that midfielder Steed Malbranque is in contention to face Bolton Wanderers after being punished for a breach of club discipline...

Quinn promises Bruce time

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:03:29 GMT

Steve Bruce will be given time to turn around Sunderland's ailing season, according to club chairman Niall Quinn...

Upbeat Ferdinand eyes safety

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:32:54 GMT

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand is determined to remain at the Stadium of Light and help Steve Bruce's side move clear of the relegation zone...

Bruce vows to end poor run

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:28:51 GMT

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted that the buck stops with him after seeing his side held to a goalless draw by Fulham at Craven Cottage...

Bruce confident of survival

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:08:22 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce remains confident that his side can avoid ending the season in the midst of a relegation dogfight...

Bent eager for World Cup spot

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:29:48 GMT

Sunderland striker Darren Bent remains hopeful that he can secure a place in England's squad for the World Cup finals in South Africa, despite his club's recent collapse in form...

Cana: Black Cats will be okay

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:53:07 GMT

Captain Lorik Cana insists free-falling Sunderland are good enough to retain their Premier League status...

FA fine for furious Bruce

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:57:23 GMT

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been fined by the Football Association following his critical comments concerning the performance of referee Andre Marriner...

Performance pleases Bruce

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:46:16 GMT

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has criticised his side for failing to find a cutting edge during their 2-0 loss at Arsenal on Saturday afternoon...

Reid set for short lay-off

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:07:36 GMT

Republic of Ireland international Andy Reid faces another month on the sidelines with a new hamstring problem...

Six-week lay-off for Henderson

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:52:22 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has allayed fears that teenager Jordan Henderson will be sidelined for the rest of the season...

Jones earns Gordon backing

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:49:58 GMT

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon believes that striker Kenwyne Jones is back to his best and will be a key figure in the second half of the season for the Black Cats...

Bent admits need to improve

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:12:37 GMT

Sunderland striker Darren Bent has admitted the whole team needs to defend better if they are to break their current run of dismal Premier League form...

Bruce blasts Cats' stupidity

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:28:18 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce hit out at Lee Cattermole and David Meyler after they were both sent off in the 1-1 draw at rock-bottom Portsmouth...

Bruce sticks by midfield pair

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:04:52 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is confident that midfield pair Lee Cattermole and Lorik Cana will get back to top form to help the Black Cats arrest their dramatic downturn in form...

Bruce waits on Henderson scan

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:24:41 GMT

Sunderland's highly-rated teenager Jordan Henderson could return to action before the end of March...

Jones denies transfer rumours

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:26:44 GMT

Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones says that at no time has he asked to leave the Stadium of Light, following a January transfer window of frenzied rumours...

Bruce promises to end slump

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:45:08 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce refused to consider his future after seeing his side extend their winless run in the Premier League to 11 games thanks to a 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic...

Bruce expects Hutton success

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:44:11 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has hailed the fitness levels of new loan signing Alan Hutton, who has moved to Wearside from Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the season...

Benjani's arrival thrills Bruce

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:42:31 GMT

Manager Steve Bruce is content that loan signing Benjani Mwaruwari will prove to be a useful addition to his Sunderland squad...

Black Cats seal Benjani swoop

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:13:21 GMT

The Premier League have confirmed that Manchester City striker Benjani has completed his switch to Sunderland...

Bruce optimistic over Benjani

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:03:27 GMT

Steve Bruce is hoping 'common sense prevails' and Sunderland are granted permission to sign Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari outside the transfer window...

Bruce admits poor encounter

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 07:36:09 GMT

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admitted his side's goalless draw with Stoke City on Monday night had been a poor spectacle...

Black Cats tie up Hutton deal

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:41:19 GMT

Sunderland have beaten Monday's transfer deadline to sign Tottenham right-back Alan Hutton on loan...

Bruce reveals Benjani interest

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:50:12 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has confirmed his club's interest in Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari...

Bruce may look to sign Benjani

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:41:11 GMT

Sunderland are believed to be ready to step up their interest in Manchester City striker Benjani but West Ham United are no longer keen to sign the Zimbabwe international...

More injury woe for Bruce

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:12:04 GMT

Sunderland's injury woes show no sign of abating after both Lee Cattermole and Kieran Richardson limped out of Wednesday's 2-0 defeat at Everton...