Christopher Nicholson

We take a look a former midfielder, Trinidad and Tobago international and of course scorer of that goal against Burnley that sealed promotion back to the Premier League.

According to Tony Mowbray 'best-case scenario' is Aji will be back after the world cup break, but Simms is approaching a return.

We take a look at former player, captain, coach, manager, ambassador and legend of the club - Kevin Ball really did do it all.

A brilliant team effort finished superbly by Jack Clarke beats off the competition to win September's Sky Bet Championship goal of the month.

The 19-game rule explained as three Sunderland players are one yellow card from facing a one match ban.

We take a look at the career of former captain and fans favourite Lee Cattermole.

Sunderland have explored the option on buying smaller clubs before to help them recruit talent, and those plans could be back on the table.

The focal point of todays played for both is striker Fabio Borini, and how we could do with a striker like him right now.