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Régis Le Bris: The First 100 Days at Sunderland AFC

It took over 100 days for Sunderland AFC’s board to settle on Régis Le Bris. And now, as the first 100 days into his tenure

Graeme Atkinson 14 October 2024

Opinion

Sunderland’s Footballing Prodigy: Just how big of a talent is Chris Rigg?

Chris Rigg does not wait around. Having first joined Sunderland AFC at primary school age, he was already making waves when leading the U15 squad

Graeme Atkinson 7 October 2024

Features

Opposition Lowdown: Sunderland AFC vs Leeds Utd

Ahead of The Lads playing host to Leeds United on Friday night, we sit down with the folks from the Leeds, That! podcast to get

Graeme Atkinson 2 October 2024

Features

Opposition Lowdown: Watford FC vs Sunderland AFC

We chat to Cameron from The Voices of The Vic Podcast to get all the lowdown on Watford FC ahead of the Black Cats’ trip

Graeme Atkinson 27 September 2024

Opinion

“Who are ya?” How Sunderland fans shape the club’s identity

Régis Le Bris allowed a rare smile to break across his face as he reflected on the impact Sunderland’s supporters had in the weekend’s victory

Graeme Atkinson 24 September 2024

Features

Opposition Lowdown: Sunderland AFC vs Middlesbrough FC

Founded1879 chats to Dominic Shaw, Football Writer with the Northern Echo, to get the inside scoop on Middlesbrough ahead of the derby/not derby on Saturday

Graeme Atkinson 20 September 2024

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Régis Le Bris: The First 100 Days at Sunderland AFC

Sunderland’s Footballing Prodigy: Just how big of a talent is Chris Rigg?

Opposition Lowdown: Sunderland AFC vs Leeds Utd

Opposition Lowdown: Watford FC vs Sunderland AFC

“Who are ya?” How Sunderland fans shape the club’s identity

Opposition Lowdown: Sunderland AFC vs Middlesbrough FC