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Sunderland AFC

Sunderland AFC is an English professional football team, founded in 1879 as Sunderland and District teachers, before becoming known simply as Sunderland in 1880. The club is based in Tyne and Wear and is known as ‘The Black Cats,’ a nickname given due to the importance of the black cat in Sunderland folklore. The club play at the Stadium of Light, a ground considered to be one of the best in the country. Holding 49,000 people, the stadium was opened in 1997 and has since been host to several international games as well as league games.

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A win would be more important than scoring, says Darren Bent

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Darren Bent will not allow his return to Tottenham to overshadow Sunderland's search for three more Barclays Premier League points... more

Harry Redknapp has no regrets about offloading Darren Bent

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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists he has no regrets about selling Darren Bent over the summer, despite the striker's barnstorming start to the season with Sunderland... more

Red mist is hanging over Jermain Defoe's World Cup dreams

06.11.09
Harry Redknapp has warned Jermain Defoe that another act of petulance this season could cost him a place in England's World Cup squad... more

Sunderland fine Kenwyne Jones

05.11.09
Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones has been fined by the club for his sending-off against West Ham... more

Aaron Lennon doubt for England

04.11.09
Aaron Lennon is set to miss England's friendly against Brazil in 10 days' time but could return to Premier League action for Tottenham against Wigan on 22 November... more

Upton spark still burns for Steve Clarke despite the perilous times ahead

04.11.09
West Ham assistant insists he doesn't regret joining the club even though they are struggling on and off the pitch... more

Problems mount for Gianfranco Zola ahead of vital Aston Villa clash

03.11.09
West Ham and Aston Villa have injury problems ahead of their Premier League clash at Upton Park... more

West Ham to pay Alan Curbishley compensation

03.11.09
Alan Curbishley today won his case for wrongful dismissal against West Ham after claiming he had no option but to resign last year... more

The only way is up for bullish Jack Collison

02.11.09
Jack Collison remains confident that West Ham will get out of trouble, even though goal difference is the only thing keeping his side off the bottom of the Premier League... more

Sebastien Bassong's top-four belief is unbroken

02.11.09
Sebastien Bassong insists Tottenham can still challenge for a top four finish in the Premier League despite their humbling at Arsenal... more

Jeff Winter hopes players and referees will learn from red weekend

02.11.09
Former top referee Jeff Winter hopes the weekend's record number of red cards in the Barclays Premier League will not be repeated... more

Steve Bruce aims to end trophy drought

27.10.09
Steve Bruce is hoping his Sunderland side can help him to the "next step" in his career by landing some silverware... more

Premier League preview

16.10.09
Our resident pundit runs the rule over this weekend's Premier League clashes and predicts more success for Arsenal... more

Sunderland bolster midfield with Boudewijn Zenden signing

16.10.09
Former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden has joined Sunderland until the end of the season after impressing while training on Wearside... more

Boudewijn Zenden goes on trial at Sunderland

06.10.09
Boudewijn Zenden has joined Sunderland on a week-long trial... more

I’ll show I’m England class, says Darren Bent

05.10.09
Darren Bent has vowed to keep trying to impress Fabio Capello after again being overlooked for England duty... more

Club-by-club guide

02.09.09
Transfer special: Our comprehensive guide to who went where during the summer window... more

Sunderland still up for Carling Cup

24.08.09
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is keeping his fingers crossed fatigue will not derail his hopes of cup success at the first hurdle... more

Da Silva gets work permit for Sunderland move

13.08.09
Paulo Da Silva is finally on his way to England after red tape held up his move to Sunderland... more

Sunderland snap up £6million Lee Cattermole

12.08.09
Sunderland have clinched the signing of England under-21 midfielder Lee Cattermole from Wigan... more

Lee Cattermole going nowhere

27.07.09
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told Sunderland they are wasting their time in their attempts to sign midfielder Lee Cattermole... more

Stoke complete Dean Whitehead signing

24.07.09
Stoke have completed the signing of Sunderland midfielder Dean Whitehead for an initial fee of £3million, which could rise to £5million... more

Sunderland chasing Darren Bent and Marouane Chamakh

23.07.09
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has turned his attention to signing Darren Bent and Marouane Chamakh... more

Fulham make late bid to sign Peter Crouch

17.07.09
Fulham hope to hijack Sunderland's move for England striker Peter Crouch after matching Portsmouth's £12million valuation... more

Peter Crouch in Sunderland for talks

16.07.09
England striker Peter Crouch flew into the north-east this morning to discuss a £12million switch to Sunderland... more

Steve Bruce keen to land Peter Crouch

15.07.09
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce remains hopeful of getting a chance to persuade England striker Peter Crouch his future lies on Wearside... more

Spurs still hanker after Kenwyne Jones

13.07.09
Tottenham have resurrected their interest in Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones but won't be able to move until they have sold Darren Bent... more

Black Cats post for Steve Bruce

03.06.09
Football: Steve Bruce has been confirmed as Sunderland's new manager after lengthy negotiations finally came to a successful conclusion... more

Steve Bruce compensation agreed

01.06.09
Latest: Sunderland have moved a step closer to appointing Steve Bruce as their next manager after a compensation package was agreed with Wigan... more

Sunderland's interest in Steve Bruce proves short-lived

27.05.09
Football: Sunderland's interest in appointing Steve Bruce as their new manager receded today as Ellis Short's buy-out was confirmed... more

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  • Facts
  • Sunderland is also known as ‘The Light Men’ and ‘The Mackems’ as well as ‘The Black Cats.’
  • Sunderland’s run of 68 successive seasons in top flight football, ending in 1958, is a record surpassed only by Arsenal.
  • The club’s home strip features a red and white vertically striped shirt, black shorts and black and red socks.

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