TAINIO KEEPING OPTIONS OPEN
Teemu Tainio is "open-minded" on his future but is keen to make the most of his time at Birmingham.
BRUCE DELIGHTED WITH MENSAH
Steve Bruce had paid tribute to defender John Mensah's role in Sunderland's recent improvement.
GORDON: BLACK CATS ON RIGHT TRACK
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is confident Sunderland are moving in the right direction.
REPORT:Johnson pearler earns City a point
Adam Johnson hit a terrific injury-time equaliser as Manchester City grabbed a 1-1 draw at Sunderland to maintain their Champions League hopes.
MANCINI: JOHNSON MIGHT NOT BE READY
Post-match reaction to the 1-1 draw between Sunderland and Manchester City.
Sunderland 1 Manchester City 1
Barclays Premier League at the Stadium of Light.
BENT WARNING FOR TEAM-MATES
Darren Bent has warned his Sunderland team-mates they are far from out of trouble.
QUINN ADVOCATES STRICTER REGULATION
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn supports more stringent financial constraints for clubs.
SUNDERLAND DUO HAPPY AT IPSWICH
Steve Bruce says Sunderland's Daryl Murphy and David Healy are "happy" at Ipswich.
QUINN SALUTES SHORT SUPPORT
Chairman Niall Quinn says owner Ellis Short is "Sunderland through and through".
TOURE PUSHING FOR CITY START
Team news for Sunday's clash between Sunderland and Manchester City.
BRUCE BACKED BY QUINN
Steve Bruce has been told he will keep his job even if Sunderland are relegated.
MENSAH KEEN ON SUNDERLAND MOVE
On-loan Sunderland defender John Mensah has admitted he would like to sign a permanent deal.
BENT: SHORT CHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE
Darren Bent has revealed a visit by owner Ellis Short galvanised Sunderland against Bolton.
BENT TO THE RESCUE FOR BRUCE
Steve Bruce was a relieved man after seeing Darren Bent fire Sunderland to a crucial win over Bolton.
CAPELLO SHOULD LOOK AT BENT - BRUCE
Post-match reaction to Sunderland's 4-0 victory over Bolton.
REPORT:Bent treble earns Black Cats win
Darren Bent chose the perfect moment to score his first hat-trick for Sunderland as the Black Cats thrashed Bolton 4-0 at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland 4 Bolton 0
Barclays Premier League at the Stadium Of Light.
BRUCE WARY OF DAVIES THREAT
Steve Bruce has told Sunderland's defenders to be on their guard against Kevin Davies.
BRUCE HOPES OWNER ISN'T SHORT-CHANGED
Steve Bruce is determined to provide owner Ellis Short with a win against Bolton on Tuesday.
MALBRANQUE RAPPED BY BRUCE
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce confirms Steed Malbranque was punished for a breach of discipline.
MARK DAVIES MAY FIGURE FOR BOLTON
Team news for Tuesday night's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Bolton.
QUINN GIVES BRUCE TIME
Niall Quinn insists Steve Bruce will have time to turn things around at Sunderland.
BRUCE RULES OUT WAGHORN SALE
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is adamant that Martyn Waghorn is not for sale.
QUINN PLAYS DOWN ACCOUNTS LOSSES
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has revealed financial losses are because of team investment.
