Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin's latest injury has caused frustration among fans, with the 22-year-old playing an important role in the Black Cats pursuit of promotion. Cirkin also had a ...

Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Hull City in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize ...

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North East football journalist Mark Carruthers predicts that Sunderland are set for another year in the Championship - but that their improvement this season should be reason enough for celebration.