Red & White Barmy
2010-08-27 11:33
Lawro predicts Sunderland to draw with Man City
BBC Football pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted that Sunderland will draw with Manchester City on Sunday.
He told BBC Sport Online: “This is a Sunderland team who have become something of an enigma. They were 2-0 up against Birmingham on the opening day and should have cruised to victory, only to draw 2-2. Then they produced [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-08-21 18:21
THE TEAMS: West Brom vs Sunderland
Jordan Henderson and Steed Malbranque are among the starters for Sunderland’s trip to West Bromwich Albion.
West Brom: Carson, Jara, Tamas, Olsson, Cech, Morrison, Dorrans, Mulumbu, Brunt, Odemwingie, Thomas
Subs: Myhill, Pablo, Barnes, Bednar, Steven Reid, Shorey, Cox
Sunderland: Mignolet, Onuoha, Da Silva, Bramble, Richardson, Malbranque, Henderson, Riveros, Elmohamady, Bent, Campbell
Subs: Carson, Bardsley, Zenden, Angeleri, Welbeck, Colback, Waghorn
Referee: [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-08-13 13:21
Bruce gives up on Spurs forward
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted that he is unlikely to sign Peter Crouch.
The Black Cats are looking to sign a new target man after selling Kenwyne Jones to Stoke City yesterday.
Harry Redknapp has already stated his intention to keep Crouch at White Hart Lane for the upcoming campaign.
Bruce told reporters: “I’ve heard from Harry [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-08-13 11:21
Lawro predicts Sunderland to beat Birmingham
BBC Football pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted that Sunderland will beat Birmingham City on Saturday.
He told BBC Sport Online: “Sunderland are slowly improving under manager Steve Bruce.
The Black Cats boss has obviously concluded that striker Kenwyne Jones does not produce often enough and sold him to Stoke, while bringing in Danny Welbeck on loan [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-08-07 16:18
Lyon claim Mensah deal for Sunderland
Ghana international John Mensah is to return to Sunderland on loan, according to French club Lyon.
The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light and the deal will become permanent if Mensah plays more than 25 games.
“Olympique Lyon can confirm the loan of Ghana international John Mensah to English club Sunderland for [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-07-25 12:54
Bruce delighted with latest Sunderland signing
Sunderland have completed the signing of full-back Marcos Angeleri from Estudiantes.
The 27-year-old has signed a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light for an undisclosed fee.
Bruce said: “Marcos is a strong, powerful defender and will add depth to the squad.
“He is also very keen to get forward from that position so that adds an extra [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-07-19 14:12
Sunderland defender set for another loan exit
Sunderland’s assistant manager Eric Black has confirmed defender Nyron Nosworthy is holding transfer talks with Sheffield United.
“Nyron has travelled to Sheffield for talks over a possible loan move for next season,” explained Black.
“That’s the reason why he wasn’t involved in our squad on Saturday.
“They have a long-standing interest in him and of course it’s a [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-07-10 12:42
Sunderland ready to offer £7million for Michael Carrick
Sunderland are weighing up a £7m bid for Manchester United’s England midfielder Michael Carrick.
The former West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur player is said to be wanted by Steve Bruce as a replacement for skipper Lorik Cana.
Sunderland fans were left in shock when Cana, who only moved to the Black Cats a year ago joined Galatasaray [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-07-10 11:45
“It was pretty positive stuff and we will see what happens there”
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce confirms he has held talks with Sol Campbell.
The England defender left Arsenal during the summer after his contract expired at the Emirates and has travelled north to meet up with Bruce.
“I have known Sol Campbell for a lot of years and it was nice to see him,” said Bruce.
“We had a [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-07-08 19:30
Captain Cana leaves Sunderland
Sunderland skipper Lorik Cana has left the club after just one season to join Galatasaray.
He said: “Since the first day I arrived, I have had an amazing story with Sunderland.
“I knew I would find the kind of club and support I needed to play my game.
“The people here love their club, they have passion and [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-07-03 12:01
“I can’t wait to start with Sunderland”
Sunderland have signed Egypt international Ahmed Al-Muhammadi on a season’s loan.
The 22-year-old can operate on the right side of defence or midfield and featured in Egypt’s 3-1 defeat to England in March.
“I am delighted that the deal has gone through and I can’t wait to start with Sunderland,” Al-Muhammadi told the official Sunderland site.
“It is [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-27 14:12
Mensah keen on Sunderland return
John Mensah’s agent insists the Ghana defender wants to return to Sunderland.
Mensah has been impressive in Ghana’s World Cup campaign, helping his country into the quarter final of the competition.
The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light from Lyon.
“Yes, there has been an offer for John from a club in France,” [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-09 13:00
Sure Men Last 8 World Cup Sweepstake
This month SureMen launches the ultimate football sweepstake promotion – SureMen Last 8 Sweepstake – to give footie fans the chance to win cold hard cash if their chosen team reaches the final stages in South Africa.
To celebrate the launch of this amazing on-pack promotion, SureMen has teamed up with award-winning model maker Andy Gent [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-09 13:00
adidas to “revolutionise football” with new boot
With the World Cup set to kick-off, players from all around the world will be looking to shine on the biggest stage of all.
adidas have claimed to have revolutionised the football boot with the new adidas F50 adiZero, at only 165grams it is the lightest boot ever made and it is set to transform the [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-09 13:00
Terry Venables sings for England
Former England boss Terry Venables has made history - with the first ever gig ON TOP of The O2.
The sky-high performance was to mark the announcement that The Sun’s World Cup song “If I Can Dream” is being released as charity single on 31st May. Terry’s voice is not just lifting England’s hopes; proceeds of [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-08 15:00
Mars Bar - John Barnes’ rap extended 60′ version
Mars are giving England fans the chance to send their messages of support to the team for the World Cup in South Africa.
They have linked up with former England international John Barnes to re-create his classic ‘World in Motion’ music video with a bit of a Mars twist…
Singing for England! You can sing along too [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-08 15:00
Ringtagz - Don’t be a dialtone
Ringtagz replace the ring ring your callers hear whilst they wait for you to answer your phone. Chose from 1000’s of sounds including music tracks, sound FX, TV theme tunes and loads more.
It’s all about expressing yourself and entertaining your callers. Add as many Ringtagz as you want to your collection and [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-06 22:39
“I think my future will be decided after the World Cup”
Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop has hinted that he may stay in England.
The Hungarian is second choice at the Stadium of Light and has been attracting interest from Italian outfit Udinese.
“I’ve a two-year contract with Sunderland but it’s more than likely that I’ll leave Sunderland this summer,” he told www.origo.hu.
“I’m open to any possibilities, even those [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-04 18:45
“We now expect things to move quickly”
St Truidense keeper Simon Mignolet has told PSV Eindhoven he prefers to move to Sunderland.
The Belgium Under-21 international has already travelled to Sunderland to discuss the switch and is hoping to seal a move soon.
“Last week I was in Sunderland for talks,” he told the Het Belang van Limburg newspaper.
“I hope I can pass my [...]
Red & White Barmy
2010-06-02 12:34
Bent disappointed with England snub
Darren Bent admits he’s “really disappointed” to be left out of England’s 23-man squad.
Bent told his club’s website, www.safc.com: “I feel really disappointed. I have always said to myself, if you play well and do your best for Sunderland, then there is a chance you can go to the biggest tournament in the world. But [...]