#SAFC U21s will compete in the EFL Trophy (better known to you as Checkatrade, Papa John's etc) again next season after taking up their invite. Top 16 finishers in the Premier League are invite to compete, providing they have a Category One academy.

Happy weekend #SAFC folk - if you have a quiet 20 mins with a ☕️ then there's a new ep of #onthewhistle up reflecting on my various chats with key players at the club this week 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/keX--10stTc

Happy weekend #SAFC folk - if you have a quiet 20 mins with a ☕️ then there's a new ep of #onthewhistle up reflecting on my various chats with key players at the club this week 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/keX--10stTc

#SAFC opening-day game at Ipswich not picked for TV coverage so confirmed for Saturday, August 22nd (3pm KO). Next batch of TV picks expected around the middle of next month.

Ghisolfi: We're not afraid to sell a player, but we're under no pressure to do so this summer #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Was on a really interesting call with Kay Cossington of Bay Collective earlier today to hear about their plans for #SAFC Women. Here's what I learned ⬇️ 🔴⚪️ www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

#SAFC confirm John Hewitson has been promoted to the head of academy role www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Bay Collective's takeover has been given league approval and so #SAFC Women are now officially under new ownership. Sunderland retain a minority stake, who will continue to operate under the club banner and from the AoL

Burwell: #SAFC confident they can meet UEFA financial rules and will use Europa League opportunities sensibly www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

I'm obviously biased but I think this piece with Florent Ghisolfi on last season and the challenge ahead will give you a really good insight into the man and the attitude behind the scenes at #SAFC 🔴⚪️ www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

So sad to learn of the death of Éric Roy. Quite remarkable the success he had at Stade Brestois while battling pancreatic cancer. An elegant midfielder whose role in that 4-1 win over Chelsea and the 1999/00 campaign will never be forgotten on Wearside. RIP www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

What Tom Burwell said about #SAFC for sale claims www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Florent Ghisolfi sets out #SAFC summer transfer strategy after Europa League qualification www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Hearing Kristjaan Speakman's next destination may well be FC Copenhagen! Hell of a gig if it goes through.

Hey folks - #onthewhistle is slowly limbering up for another season. To start the summer I've done a bit of a squad audit - assessing the key challenges for Flo Ghisolfi and making some early predictions. Hope you enjoy! 🔴 ⚪ youtu.be/J3jBCpr72mE

Bluesky pals - just a reminder that I have a little page on Instagram now where I share little videos and updates etc. Will keep posting on here and on there as well as I try and wind down on that other place... onthewhistlesafc is the handle for the insta, give me a follow if you're on there!

Hey #SAFC folk - there's a new little ep of #onthewhistle up now bidding farewell to 2025/26 and taking you behind the scenes of the last few weeks. That's me for a couple of weeks - thanks for reading/watching this year & catch you in a couple of weeks youtu.be/ajICHY-4z7A

#SAFC have ten loanees returning this summer and more who need a new club. It's not the biggest transfer story but in an SCR world - it's an important one for Flo Ghisolfi www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

It will be a busy summer for Sunderland Women after Bay Collective's takeover is confirmed - with eight players confirmed to be leaving the club. Key duo Jessica Brown and Eleanor Dale weighing up offers www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

#SAFC end-of-season player grades and what they tell us about the summer transfer window ahead www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Piece here for Echo subscribers on how #SAFC reset after reaching 40 points and how we learned a lot about the plans for next season www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

How do you find the words for how special that was? I don't think you can, but here's my best attempt... Truly, one of the great days #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

#SAFC in the Europa League: Draw details, potential opponents plus squad and financial rules explained 🔴⚪️ www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

How do you find the words for how special that was? I don't think you can, but here's my best attempt... Truly, one of the great days #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

I have bravely battled a hangover to record #onthewhistle Please show your solidarity by giving me a like and a click 🔴⚪️📹 youtu.be/cOTwPkQdFF4 Thanks so much for watching and sending in your Qs and comments all season

Beating Chelsea to finish 7th and getting into the Europa League is a huge boost to Sunderland's revenue drive. They'll have to factor in stricter financial rules - but yday will earn them around £20 million minimum More ⬇️ www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Almost forgot..... Qs and comments for #onthewhistle tomorrow? 🔴 ⚪️ 📹

RLB on pre-season predictions: "It's a point about data and predictions. You can't assess the connection between the players, you can't assess the relationship between humans inside the group. This group was absolutely outstanding." #SAFC

Player ratings from the SoL. Some massive performances #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Lush scenes at the SoL as Luke O'Nien jumps into the crowd to celebrate #SAFC qualifying for Europe with Dan Neil and Lynden Gooch

We thought May last year would never be topped. Maybe it already has been. Superb #SAFC secure Europa League football on one of the great days in SoL history sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-chelsea-analysis-8638912

#SAFC ARE IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE

A huge chance for Chelsea late in the half a reminder this is far from done - but what a 45 on Wearside. Staggeringly loud here and a huge team performance on and off ball - Chelsea couldn't get to grips with Hume and Le Fee's rotation. Fans in dreamland

RLB: Isidor is happy at #SAFC but might want to leave for more game time this summer www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

RLB explains why he brought Trai Hume back into a RW role and why he's stuck with it. Good insight on a big recent talking point IMO! #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

RLB on Alderete: "It might be difficult." Confirms Chemsdine Talbi is also out after picking up a minor injury in training. #SAFC

A little column for subscribers setting the scene for Sunday (hopefully). What a day it could be.. what it's all about www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Great news for #SAFC as Matty Young signs a new, long-term deal ahead of his play-off final with Salford City on Monday afternoon A top prospect with some incredible experience in senior football already www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

What would qualifying for Europe actually mean for #SAFC ? A special little ep of #onthewhistle taking a closer look is now live 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/ELVdwgt9foQ

Nice to catch up with Luke O'Nien in the mixed zone after #SAFC moved within one win of Europe... fair to say his first interview with us at Shrewsbury seems a long time ago www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Nice to catch up with Luke O'Nien in the mixed zone after #SAFC moved within one win of Europe... fair to say his first interview with us at Shrewsbury seems a long time ago www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Hey #SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now up! 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/VXy_-v6My1s

Hey #SAFC folk - the latest episode of #onthewhistle is now up! 🔴 ⚪️ 📹 youtu.be/VXy_-v6My1s

RLB: Europe is on, but Notts Forest defeat showed what will happen if we don't focus #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Reaction from RLB at Everton... Half-time message, praise for subs and an Omar Alderete update #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

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

Ratings from Everton. Subs terrific, led by a very impressive L09 showing. Didn't think Enzo at his best in first half, but made a telling contribution when it mattered #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Some on the whistle analysis from Everton. Toothless in the first half, #SAFC were ruthless in the second. A big triple sub from RLB pays off big time - fantastic moments for Diarra and Isidor What a win! sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/everton-sunderland-analysis-8550251

Flat half here #SAFC a bit unlucky to be behind but Everton were improving when the goal came. Thought visitors played reasonably well for first half hour but really lacked quality in final third. Lot of work to do now, they ended the half poorly

RLB: We'll likely keep Jocelin Ta Bi with the first team group next season #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...