James Copley

Leeds United fans hated Sunderland’s tactics - which means they worked Leeds United had clear reasons to feel aggrieved, but Sunderland executed a ruthless away performance

✍️ | COLUMN - Leeds United fans hated Sunderland’s tactics at Elland Road - which means they worked

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Le Bris does not care what football world thinks – and it’s working for Sunderland The Sunderland head coach’s pragmatic philosophy has delivered results and perfectly reflects the city he now represents

✍️ | OPINION: Régis Le Bris does not care what football world thinks – and it’s working for Sunderland

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YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC Sunderland transfer news: Wilson Isidor's future discussed, plus Florent Ghisolfi masterstroke

🎥 NEW VID: Connor Bromley and I discuss:

🔴 Dan Ballard’s new contract
🔴 Wilson Isidor’s future
🔴 Florent Ghisolfi’s impact
🔴 Moves for Jake Waters & Isaac Allan
🔴 Dan Cameron's loan to Boston United

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YouTube video by Connor Bromley Did Sunderland really kill football with their dark arts performance at Leeds?

🎥 NEW VIDEO: Did Sunderland really “kill football” with their dark arts at Leeds?

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Sunderland set for triple transfer shake-up with promotion hopefuls to benefit Dan Cameron set for National League move as two more Sunderland youngsters near loan switches

Some exclusive Sunderland and non-league transfer news for you this morning, if of interest.

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Sunderland agree transfer deal as Ian Poveda nears exit - reports Colombian reports claim Sunderland winger Ian Poveda has agreed a move away from the Stadium of Light after falling out of first-team contention under Régis Le Bris

Sunderland agree transfer deal as ex-Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday man Ian Poveda nears exit - reports

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Patrick Roberts on torn calf agony, injections and risking it all at Wembley Patrick Roberts reveals how he played through a torn calf to help Sunderland win promotion at Wembley

🚨 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟: 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗦 #𝟮 🚨

💥 Playing through calf tear
💉 Painkillers and injections
😖 ‘Severe agony’ in the semis
🏟️ Refused to miss Wembley final

⬇️ Full story on the sacrifice, drama and cost of promotion glory...

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Louis-Dreyfus addresses Stadium of Light future amid 63,000 expansion possibility Kyril Louis-Dreyfus welcomes revised Sheepfolds plans protecting future Stadium of Light expansion

🗞️ Kyril Louis-Dreyfus addresses Stadium of Light future amid expansion possibility and changed plans

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Thank you

I'm glad he's landed on his feet.

Club and player were perfect for each other when he signed, he wasn't meant to be league one player and we weren't meant to be a league one club but that's where we found ourselves.

He'll always have a home in Sunderland and nothing lasts forever

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Roberts reveals emotional truth behind Sunderland exit after Birmingham City move In an exclusive interview with The Echo, Patrick Roberts opens up on his emotional Sunderland exit and move to Birmingham City

🚨 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 🚨

😭 Admits sadness after leaving
⚽ Wasn't pushed out by the club
❤️ Loved every minute on Wearside
🏟️ Sunderland became his home
🔄 Why it was the right time to move

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YouTube video by Connor Bromley Kristjaan Speakman exit explained, FA Cup reaction and Stadium of Light expansion debate

🔴 Speakman exit explained
⚽ FA Cup reaction
🆕 Ta Bi debut assessed
📊 Fulham preview
🏟️ Potential SoL expansion

📹 Connor Bromley and James Copley break down the latest Sunderland news and talking points!

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Louis-Dreyfus' potential expansion of SoL handed boost after Council alter plans Revised Sheepfolds proposals strengthen the commercial buffer around the Stadium of Light and protect space for potential future expansion.

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' potential expansion of Stadium of Light handed boost after Sunderland Council alter plans

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📹 More thoughts on Kristjaan Speakman and the bold but not-always-easy calls that paid of at Sunderland...

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The major challenges now facing Florent Ghisolfi after Kristjaan Speakman’s exit The blueprint remains intact at Sunderland, yet the second-season challenge will define Florent Ghisolfi’s sporting project

🚨 COLUMN - The major challenges now facing Florent Ghisolfi at Sunderland after Kristjaan Speakman’s exit

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📹 Some thoughts on Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ decision to allow Kristjaan Speakman to leave Sunderland.

🚨 The Roar Podcast is available on Facebook, YouTube and all audio platforms!

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📹 Some thoughts on Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ decision to allow Kristjaan Speakman to leave Sunderland.

🚨 The Roar Podcast is available on Facebook, YouTube and all audio platforms!

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Kristjaan Speakman’s departure highlights Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ ruthless edge Kristjaan Speakman’s departure marks the end of Sunderland’s rebuild and signals a sharper, more unsentimental phase under Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

😮 Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ ruthless streak is emerging at Sunderland:

Five-year project ✅
Double promotion ✅
Now recalibration 🤨

👀 Why Speakman’s exit is less implosion, more evolution – with phrase two underway...

My take on what it all means ⬇️

YouTube video by Connor Bromley The Granit Xhaka problem, Oxford selection dilemma, Trai Hume's position + much more!

🎙️ The Granit Xhaka problem, Oxford dilemma, Trai Hume’s role + more:

🤔 Xhaka debate - what’s the fix?
🧠 Oxford selection - your call?
🔄 Hume at RW - rethink?
😳 Name our show - ideas?

📹 Watch/listen now! Recorded before the Speakman news…

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Thank you

Must be

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The deeper meaning behind Sunderland fans’ response to Arsenal and Liverpool Why frustration after Arsenal and Liverpool may actually underline Sunderland’s rapid rise in the Premier League

🤨 Disappointed after Liverpool? Good. It shows how far Sunderland have come.

⬇️ Perspective matters - and this project is still moving in the right direction. Full piece on the bigger picture here...

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📹 Virgil van Dijk talks about Brian Brobbey and Sunderland’s season in the Premier League

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Probably the highest-profile player I’ve ever asked a question to. A proper pinch-yourself moment.

My first ever post-match player interview for The Echo was Tom Flanagan at Gillingham. Last night, it was Virgil van Dijk. Football’s mad.

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100%

Absolutely 🤣

Exclusive story confirmed by Le Bris this afternoon. For those wondering what the explanation was.

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Sunderland’s transfer window brought excitement – and a deep sense of loss Excitement and progress have defined Sunderland’s recent transfer business, but saying goodbye to familiar faces has not been painless

An unbelievable season.
A tremendous summer.
An exciting end to January.

And yet… the morning after deadline day came with a quiet sense of sadness once the noise faded.

Full piece here ⬇️

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🚨 Understand Sunderland have parted ways with assistant head coach Luciano Vulcano by mutual consent.

The 37-year-old joined Le Bris’ coaching staff in the summer and was not on the bench for the Burnley win. The club are expected to continue with their existing staff.

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