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✍🏻 Digital Journalist at National World ⚽️ Cover #SAFC for The Echo ❀️ Boyhood Sunderland supporter πŸ’ͺ🏼 All views are very much my own

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Sunderland fan favourite rejects transfer approaches from multiple La Liga clubs Patrick Roberts has attracted interest from La Liga clubs – but the Sunderland star isn’t pushing to leave

Exclusive: Sunderland fan favourite rejects transfer approaches from multiple La Liga clubs – sources

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05.08.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Full-time!

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02.08.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Half-time at the Stadium of Light...

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02.08.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Xhaka and Reinildo... 😎

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02.08.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Sunderland are spending Β£11.5m on Robin Roefs – and what it means for Patterson Data shows why Sunderland moved for Robin Roefs – and what it could mean for Anthony Patterson this season

James Copley: Why Sunderland are spending Β£11.5m on Robin Roefs – and what it means for Anthony Patterson

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31.07.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Patterson's transfer stance revealed amid Β£11.5m goalkeeper arrival – per sources Sunderland agree Β£11.5m deal for Dutch stopper Robin Roefs, who signs five-year Premier League deal

Exclusive: Anthony Patterson's Sunderland transfer stance revealed amid Β£11.5m goalkeeper arrival – per sources

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31.07.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Full-time between Hull City and Sunderland...

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29.07.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Half-time in Hull and it is all square...

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29.07.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland's starting XI tonight against Hull City...

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29.07.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland looked really poor today against Hearts, who have played four competitive games already. Their campaign has already started.

No need for panic stations imo. Four friendlies to get up to speed, and hopefully some new signings soon.

Wasn't great, though!

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26.07.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Half-time at Tynecastle and Sunderland haven't really been at the races. Poor opening 45 from Le Bris' men.

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26.07.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

No Wilson Isidor on the bench, my mistake

26.07.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland's starting XI to face Hearts at Tynecastle this afternoon...

26.07.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Granit Xhaka to Sunderland? The transfer that could change everything – and why fans are SO excited!
YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC Granit Xhaka to Sunderland? The transfer that could change everything – and why fans are SO excited!

πŸ“Ή Granit Xhaka to Sunderland? The transfer that could change everything – and why fans are SO excited!

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24.07.2025 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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James Copley: Granit Xhaka deal could trigger transfer domino effect at Sunderland Why Sunderland fans are dreaming big as Granit Xhaka edges closer to sensational Stadium of Light move

James Copley: Granit Xhaka deal could trigger transfer domino effect at Sunderland – why fans are dreaming

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23.07.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Good defensive display by a makeshift team in the second half against top opposition without offering too much offensively.

Sunderland's first string played well during the opening 45. Think you can file that in the "good run out" category of pre-season games.

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21.07.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sunderland's starting XI for the second half against Sporting in Portugal...

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21.07.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This game is being played very much at a pre-season pace imo.

Sunderland have done well enough and have created some decent chances. Would like to see Mayenda sharpen up.

Noah Sadiki and Jenson Seelt are the standouts for me. Le Fee is also just a lovely footballer to watch.

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21.07.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is how Sunderland will line up in the first half against Sporting in Portugal...

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21.07.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Last-minute goal sees Sunderland draw against Sevilla.

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19.07.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland's second-half starting XI, only Simon Moore remains from the opening 45.

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19.07.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tidy half from Sunderland, who are worth their lead and could have scored more.

Sadiki can absolutely run and has played well alongside Le Fee and Diarra. Adringra a real livewire.

Seelt looking good alongside Ballard, Huggins also having a good game.

Thoughts?

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19.07.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland's starting XI to face Sevilla. Le Bris expected to change the whole team at half-time.

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19.07.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sassuolo boss breaks silence on Β£17.5m Armand LaurientΓ© to Sunderland transfer deal Sassuolo confirm Armand LaurientΓ© to Sunderland transfer is in final stages after Β£17.5m agreement

'Final stages' – Sassuolo boss breaks silence on Β£17.5m Armand LaurientΓ© to Sunderland transfer deal

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19.07.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you sir

11.07.2025 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ghisolfi lifts lid on Sunderland transfer policy and Premier League ambition Sunderland’s sporting director reveals how the club plans to thrive in the Premier League this season

Florent Ghisolfi has been speaking to L'Equipe about the project at Sunderland – and it doesn't sound like he is here to mess about.

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www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

11.07.2025 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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James Copley: Why Sunderland are paying Β£20.5m for Simon Adingra Adingra is set to join Sunderland in a Β£20.5m deal – here’s how he stacks up against Mundle and Watson

Why Sunderland are paying Β£20.5m for Simon Adingra – and how he compares to Mundle and Watson

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10.07.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland confirm triple addition at as ex-Barcelona and AC Milan staff join Sunderland add three to Le Bris’ staff, including former coaches from AC Milan, Barcelona and PSG

Sunderland confirm triple addition as ex-Barcelona and AC Milan coaches join RΓ©gis Le Bris' staff

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09.07.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Chemsedine Talbi arrives in North East as Β£19.5m Sunderland transfer nears completion Belgian winger Chemsedine Talbi has landed in the North East ahead of his Β£19.5m move to Sunderland

Chemsedine Talbi pictured arriving in North East as Β£19.5m Sunderland transfer nears completion

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08.07.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Speakman reacts as fringe Sunderland player joins Aberdeen on season-long loan Adil Aouchiche joins Aberdeen on loan as Sunderland's summer reshuffle continues following promotion

Transfer news: Kristjaan Speakman reacts as fringe Sunderland player joins Aberdeen on season-long loan

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06.07.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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