Also available in vid format on the latest episode of #onthewhistle ! 📹 youtu.be/BGO0At0m6i0

A closer look at the latest set of #SAFC accounts - and some of the key talking points ⬇️ 🔴⚪️ www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

f you enjoyed this - you might also enjoy my chat with U18s coach Fin Lynch. We talked about this cup run, building an #SAFC identity in the academy and the pathway to the first team. Good luck to the lads tonight - 7pm KO & being streamed on YouTube! www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

A column on a big dilemma for #SAFC this week - do they gamble on Nordi Mukiele's fitness? He's been an absolutely huge miss imo www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

#SAFC have released their accounts for the 2024/25 campaign, revealing they won promotion with an operating loss of £1.1 million. Profit on player sales and growing turnover offset by promotion bonuses.

For St Patrick's Day - one I've been enjoying a hell of a lot recently. Super talented group! youtu.be/J4CSU6KPcZY?...

Had the pleasure of spending a bit of time with Finn Geragusian last week following his call up to the Armenia squad and ahead of #SAFC trip to face Man Utd in the FA Youth Cup quarters tomorrow Impressive kid and a lovely story www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

RLB: Club in a 'really good place' despite back-to-back defeats #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

The latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live - reflecting on the Brighton defeat and the general picture at #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/JwQHfS_Yt8g

The latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live - reflecting on the Brighton defeat and the general picture at #SAFC 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/JwQHfS_Yt8g

Ghisolfi talks recruitment, RLB & KLD in new interview #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

RLB on a big step forward for Chris Rigg - a positive on a frustrating day for #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Full quotes from RLB on injuries and Brighton loss here #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Qs & comments for tomorrow's #onthewhistle ? 🔴⚪️ 📹

Some on the whistle analysis from the SoL. #SAFC started secondhalf well but luck was against them - narrow (but correct) offside & then a mishit cross flying in. Much improved but did run out of steam badly at end - big concern given the many injuries www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Enjoyed that half - which #SAFC started and finished well I thought. Rigg really taking his chance. In between Brighton's passing and movement too good for a spell - Hinshelwood missing two big chances one of which was brilliantly saved by Ellborg. Good contest imo

#SAFC injury issues worsen. Xhaka and Brobbey back in the XI but Le Fee and Angulo ruled out entirely. Talbi and Rigg out wide today. Hume back in at LB, Geertruida RB. Sadiki back into midfield as expected 🔴 ⚪️

Saturday, 3pm (H). What it’s all about ⚽️

Régis Le Bris gives his view on #SAFC attacking issues debate and what he thinks will help improve them www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

RLB opens up on #SAFC FA Cup debriefs and reveals his message to his squad www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Injury latest from RLB #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

RLB says Traore is out for 6-8 weeks minimum. Brobbey and Cirkin back in full training so should be available Saturday. Reinildo back in full training next week, hope it will be the case for Roefs and Mukiele as well. Looking promising for Newcastle game. #SAFC

A record I am really loving atm... Timely reflections on our v scary world but upbeat/defiant in all the right ways - mint youtu.be/2yzrDWCzPh8?...

Morning #SAFC - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live if you can stomach it... 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/2WNE0rWJyrI

Wrote a little piece on a really, really disappointing FA Cup day. Still gutted! What an opportunity missed. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Wrote a little piece on a really, really disappointing FA Cup day. Still gutted! What an opportunity missed. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Morning #SAFC - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live if you can stomach it... 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/2WNE0rWJyrI

Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow? 😬 #SAFC 🔴 ⚪ 📹

Reaction from RLB at Port Vale #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Player ratings from Port Vale. Really poor across the board - though Alderete had v good game. Such a disappointing team performance #SAFC sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/phil-smiths-sunderland-fa-cup-player-ratings-v-port-vale-5624096

Some on the whistle analysis from Port Vale. #SAFC have been brilliant this season but that was nowhere near good enough. Lack of intensity and then of quality - deservedly out. Massive, massive opportunity missed www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

#SAFC right up against it at Port Vale and trail at the break. They don't want to play through the middle in the conditions, but hosts very comfortable against long balls and the crosses into the box so far. Competed well mostly but invited pressure from a corner and punished.

FA Cup day 🔴 ⚪ 🏆

RLB on how he will approach selection this weekend - with an admission that Granit Xhaka might not start #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

RLB confirms Bertrand Traoré is facing a spell on the sidelines - but expects the vast majority of the club's other injuries to clear by time of Brighton and Newcastle games. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Melker Ellborg on his dream #SAFC move and dramatic debut at Leeds United www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Hi #SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is up Chatting through a brilliant rearguard win and discussing all those anti-football claims 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/NdrJ0euxFl4

Hi #SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is up Chatting through a brilliant rearguard win and discussing all those anti-football claims 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/NdrJ0euxFl4

Full story here - plus reaction from a very proud RLB on that Leeds United win #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

RLB says too early to tell when Roefs will be back but not serious. 2-3 weeks. 'We'll see' for derby. Initial worry Bertrand Traore may have suffered recurrence so will have to be assessed. Jocelin Ta Bi has had surgery on his ankle - 10 to 12 weeks out. #SAFC

Qs and comments for tomorrow's #onthewhistle ? #SAFC 🔴 ⚪ 📹

Ratings from Elland Road. Lots of top displays but Trai Hume excellent and Omar Alderete immense. That last 20 from him was something else #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Some on the whistle analysis from Elland Road. Pretty, it was not - but a monumental defensive effort to get over the line and reach 40 points. #SAFC 15 clear of the drop as it stands www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

A complete non-event of a first half - which you suspect will suit a reshuffled #SAFC XI for now. They've protected Ellborg well, and he's been tidy when they needed to be. Committed, organised display - albeit having shown little to nothing on the ball so far.

An emotional day saying farewell to the one and only George Forster. Truly inspiring to see such a big turnout celebrating how much he brought people together - with some wonderful tributes from his closest friends. RIP George.

A column on why Dan Ballard's extension is big news for #SAFC and especially for DoF Florent Ghisolfi www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

#SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live. More ref chat than i'd like but unavoidable on this one! Thanks as ever for Qs and comments 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/SuAt8BXrDco

#SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now live. More ref chat than i'd like but unavoidable on this one! Thanks as ever for Qs and comments 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/SuAt8BXrDco

Dan Ballard agrees #SAFC contract extension www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Reaction from RLB at Bournemouth #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...