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Sunderland: Bruce targets defender deal
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed he is keen to sign on-loan defender Alan Hutton on a permanent deal.
10:02 » EatSleepSportTottenham Hotspur: Defender set for Spurs exit
Tottenham defender Alan Hutton could be set for a permanent move to Sunderland after boss Steve Bruce confirmed his interest.
10:02 » EatSleepSportSunderland boss Bruce hopes to sign outright Spurs fullback Hutton
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to sign permanently on-loan Tottenham fullback Alan Hutton.Bruce has yet to speak to his Spurs counterpart Harry Redknapp regarding the possibility of keeping Hutton at the Stadium of Light on a long-term basis.But the Black Cats chief confirmed that he would be keen to agree a deal for the 25-year-old, who cost Tottenham a fee in the region of £8million."I have not yet had any conversation with Harry Redknapp to see if he will be available," said Bruce."But if he was available in the summer, of course, I would be interested."He has done particularly...
09:49 » tribalfootball.comBirmingham fullback Parnaby shakes off ankle injury
Birmingham City fullback Stuart Parnaby has shaken off the ankle injury suffered in the draw against Portsmouth.Just two Blues players now remain on sidelines - Lee Carsley who his recovering from an ankle injury, and Garry O'Connor, who had an operation on his hips."Parnaby is okay now and he's training again," confirmed Alex McLeish to bcfc.com."We didn't do the scan. The doc felt he was going to recover quickly, so it was good judgement by the doctor."There's just Carsley and O'Connor out now."Other than that everybody is looking for a place (against Sunderland) although Tainio can't play...
09:44 » tribalfootball.comSunderland management delighted with Ferdinand commitment to cause
Sunderland management are delighted with the commitment of Anton Ferdinand at left-back.The England U21 centre-half has been played out of position since returning from injury."Anton's settled in really well at left-back and his attitude has been great," No2 Eric Black told safc.com. "He's never questioned it, he's come in and asked about opponents he's going to play against, done his homework and he deserves a lot of credit."He's been up against some decent players of late - none more so than against Man City where I thought he contained Shaun Wright-Phillips very well."He deserves credit...
09:39 » tribalfootball.comMeyler return pleases Sunderland boss Bruce
David Meyler has pleased Sunderland management since his return from suspension.Meyler's response after returning from suspension has caught the eye of manager Steve Bruce."I have to say, David had a wonderful game against Manchester City," Bruce told safc.com. "It was great to see a young boy coming in, taking his chance and not being fazed by taking the game to the opposition."It was refreshing and fantastic to see. The kid did very, very well."
09:38 » tribalfootball.comSunderland winger Henderson happy to be back
Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson was delighted with his comeback against Manchester City.Henderson returned from a serious ankle injury to play the second-half of Sunday's 1-1 draw."I feel much more confident now and it was good for me to get out there and get back into the swing of things," Henderson told safc.com. "I was a bit stiff the next day but that's to be expected."The gaffer asked if I was okay to be on the bench and even though I'd only trained twice I felt fine. I was lucky enough to get on and it was really enjoyable."I've got back about two or three weeks ahead of what we...
09:38 » tribalfootball.comSunderland boss Bruce happy to see Birmingham City progress
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is delighted with the progress former club Birmingham City have made.Bruce faces his former employers this weekend.He told safc.com: "When you look at my career I spent the best part of 10 years at Birmingham and I have a great affinity with them. I had a wonderful time there and I'm glad to see they're doing well. I still look out for how they're doing."They've had a wonderful season and it just shows what spirit and togetherness can do. They've been very settled and you have to hold your hands up and say well done. Alex McLeish, his backroom staff and the board...
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07:28 » Vital FootballBruce to allow Fulop departure
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he will not stand in the way of keeper Marton Fulop leaving the club.
18 Mar » SkySports.comCampbell settled with Sunderland
Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell says he is beginning to establish himself in the first team after nine months at the club.
18 Mar » BBC SportSunderland: Striker delivers Black Cats injury boost
Sunderland have received a major boost following the news Kenwyne Jones will be fit for the end of season run-in
18 Mar » EatSleepSportSunderland: Black Cats on trail of £15m striker
Black Cats boss Steve Bruce is interested in signing Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega, according to reports.
18 Mar » EatSleepSportSunderland No2 Black: Mensah can be World Cup star
Sunderland assistant manager Eric Black says John Mensah can be a star at this year's World Cup.Mensah, on-loan from Lyon, is hoping to hold off his previous injury problems and line up for Ghana at the biggest footballing event in the world.Black told safc.com: "John can make an impression in South Africa, without doubt."He's one of the most natural defenders you'll see and on his day he's up there with the best in the Premier League."I've seen him play several times for Ghana and they have some very good players. He can do very well if we can get him through the remaining games - then he...
18 Mar » tribalfootball.comRodallega wanted by Villa: O'Neill chases £15m-rated Wigan hitman
Martin O’Neill is entering the battle to sign Wigan’s £15m-rated Hugo Rodallega. Aston Villa face competition from Birmingham, Stoke, Sunderland and Liverpool.
18 Mar » Daily MailJones's rapid recovery gives Bruce reason to be cheerful
Kenwyne Jones will be able to play a part in Sunderland's Premier League run-in after being spared a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
18 Mar » The IndependentSunderland striker Jones cleared of injury
Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones has escaped serious injury.The Black Cats were handed a major boost as scans revealed no lasting damage and Jones could even retain his place in the squad for Birmingham's visit to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Bruce told the club's official website: "Kenwyne's had a scan and, thankfully, the damage isn't as bad as we first feared."It's too early to say whether he will make Saturday's game, but we will keep an eye on him, give him all the treatment we can and keep our fingers crossed."
17 Mar » tribalfootball.comFulop to leave Black Cats
Sunderland's Marton Fulop has confirmed he will leave The Stadium of Light at the end of the season.
17 Mar » SkySports.comSunderland boost as Jones scan reveals no lasting damage to striker
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been handed a major boost, following confirmation that striker Kenwyne Jones suffered no lasting damage against Manchester City.
17 Mar » Daily MailSunderland: Naming rights up for grabs
Sunderland chief executive Steve Walton says the club may be interested in selling the naming rights to the Stadium of Light.
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