Richard Easterbrook looks at Regis Le Bris’ previous experiences as a manager in a derby and wonders how he’ll handle the pressure of a Wear-Tyne fixture

Richard Easterbrook on why the result won’t matter to him as Sunderland get their season under way

Unlike other play-off campaigns, Sunderland take on the decisive leg of the semi-finals in front of a home crowd. Richard Easterbrook reckons this could be a famous night at the Stadium of Light

Richard Easterbrook reacts to Sunderland’s sacking of Tony Mowbray

Richard Easterbrook goes back to 2007 to recall a memorable encounter at Kenilworth Road

We look back on a breathless final day in the Championship. And what a day!

At last, a record low points total that could be a good thing!

Sunderland’s lack of a focal point has been a major issue for the team – none more so than in the last three games

We have just one striker in the squad, once again. The recruitment team may be happy with this, but there’s a problem. Tony Mowbray will almost certainly not agree.

It might have taken a good kicking over the last 20 years or so, but the FA Cup third round day is still the best weekend in English football. With Sunderland involved for the first time since 2018, we take a look at a memorable day in the world’s oldest club competition