Person: Paul Thirlwell

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Rams land United starlet Jones

Derby have completed the signing of Manchester United midfielder David Jones in £1m (€1.5m)-plus deal.

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Lupoli handed striking role for Gunners

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Bergkamp sent off in Cup clash

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Almunia in for Gunners

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Ipswich Town go top - round up

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Ward: Blades are on the up

Ryan earns new Black Cats deal

Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy has invested in youth by handing a new deal to midfielder Richie Ryan.

Tue, 01 Jun, 2004

Big Mac releases Irish stars

Sunderland manager Mick McCarthy will not be renewing the contracts of Irish pair Jason McAteer and Phil Babb.

Fri, 21 May, 2004

Doubt over Sunderland duo

Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy is keeping his fingers crossed over two key players as he prepares for tomorrow night’s Nationwide Division One play-off, first leg semi-final clash with Crystal Palace.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

No tears from McAteer

Jason McAteer insists he would be thrilled to see George McCartney lead Sunderland out in this season’s FA Cup Final – despite knowing he could have had the job himself.

Tue, 30 Mar, 2004

Byfield makes Black Cats purr with game-winning goal over Gillingham

DARREN BYFIELD further endeared himself to the Sunderland fans with the goal which earned his side a 2-1 win over Gillingham last night.

Wed, 24 Mar, 2004

Sunderland through to FA Cup q-finals

Birmingham 0 Sunderland 2 (after extra-time)

Wed, 25 Feb, 2004

Sorensen switch reaches conclusion

Sunderland keeper Thomas Sorensen is finally expected to complete his move to Aston Villa later today after the long-running saga over his transfer drew to a close.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2003

Flo finally on target

Sunderland’s record signing Tore Andre Flo scored his first goal in almost seven months – and there was no-one there to see it.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2003

Beattie strike sinks Black Cats

Sunderland 0

Wed, 29 Jan, 2003

Saints sink sorry Sunderland

Sunderland 0 Southampton 1

Tue, 28 Jan, 2003

Sunderland transfer cash dried up

Sunderland boss Howard Wilkinson has admitted that he cannot buy the club out of trouble as the closure of the transfer window approaches.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2003

Sunderland snatch point against Rovers - report

Thomas Sorensen returned from injury to help Sunderland snatch a precious Premiership point by holding Blackburn in a gritty battle.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2003

United break Black Cats hearts

It maybe the start of a new year but it was the same old Manchester United which broke brave Black Cat hearts at Old Trafford this afternoon.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2003

Black Cats light in midfield

Sunderland are desperately short of players in central midfield for Monday's home game with Manchester City.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2002

All change for Sunderland

Sunderland manager Howard Wilkinson will make sweeping changes for Tuesday’s fourth round Worthington Cup tie against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2002

Black Cats hold Reds to draw

Liverpool 0 Sunderland 0

Sun, 17 Nov, 2002

Sunderland recall duo

Sunderland recall goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen and winger Matt Piper to the squad for Sunday’s game at Highbury against the Premiership leaders Arsenal.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2002

Premiership: No McAteer for Sunderland

Jason McAteer has been added to Sunderland’s injury list for tomorrow’s game with West Ham at Upton Park.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2002

Premiership: Reid wants to make friend a foe

Sunderland boss Peter Reid will look to turn the screw on one of his closest friends as the scrap for FA Barclaycard Premiership survival hots up.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2002

Premiership: McAteer starts in derby battle

New signing Jason McAteer was thrown straight in at the deep end as Sunderland went into derby battle at Middlesbrough tonight.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2001