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Ryan Kelly
Less than two months after being sacked by Sunderland, the former Wales boss has agreed a deal with the Chinese Super League club
Ryan Benson
Once a Three Lions netminder himself, the 37-year-old believes his former team-mate has a fearless self-belief that will see him succeed
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The DR Congo international has been acquired permanently after helping Wolves secure promotion to the top-flight last term
Gbenga Adewoye
Who will succeed Chris Coleman and lead the challenge to take the Black Cats back into the Championship at the first time of asking?
Charles Jones
After finishing bottom of the pile in the Championship, the former Wales boss finds himself out of a job
Jamie Smith
The already-relegated Black Cats come up against a side unbeaten in the Championship in 2018 and without touching distance of automatic promotion
Goal spoke to two former Black Cats players following the club's second relegation in as many seasons to find out what happens next
The winger was one of Dortmund's better players but won't be happy after his side suffered a 6-0 defeat to rivals Bayern Munich
Ben Valentine
The former Manchester United midfielder was charged with "driving with excess alcohol" after his involvement in a road traffic accident
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After the Spanish giants passed on their well wishes to the unfortunate attacker, the player's father revealed just what it meant
Robin Bairner
The trainer talks about his happiness with the Ghana international after Tuesday Championship scalp
P Narkortu Teye
The attacker fetched his ninth goal of the season as the Claret and Blue Army claimed three points on Tuesday
Sunderland sit four points adrift of safety at the bottom of the Championship table going into the tie, hoping their new manager will give them a lift
Patrick Gleeson
The striker wished he had stayed for a longer period with the Black Cats after arriving in England with a lot of prospects
Evans Gyamera-Antwi
The 47-year-old resigned from his role as Wales manager on Friday to succeed Simon Grayson at the struggling Championship team
After his failure to guide the national team to Russia 2018, the former Fulham boss appears to be heading back into club football
Jack Davies
The Scot is back in Premier League management with the Hammers having agreed a short-term deal through to the end of the 2017-18 campaign
Chris Burton
The winger was again impressive as the Trotters were held in an English second tier encounter and his manager is pleased with his display
Sam Francisco
The Anglo-Nigerian winger found the back of the net as his side were denied an away victory by Simon Grayson's men in an English second tier game
Samuel Ahmadu
The ex-Red Devils winger is rebuilding his career in Spain and is adamant he is committed to being a professional footballer
Harry Sherlock
The 19-year-old midfielder made his third start in as many games and appears to be on the road toward a regular spot in the Bundesliga side’s lineup
The teenager had an incredible week with a birthday, goal and award nomination, but his strong play is being equaled or bettered by those around him
The Scot lasted just nine months at Old Trafford and one season at Sunderland, but he refuses to view those spells as a failure on his part
The striker got his first league goal since March as he looks to help Hamburg to a stronger 2017-18 campaign.
The campaign to earn promotion to the Premier League is well under way and the fifth round of fixtures comes this week
Oliver Platt
The Sweden interational is the sixth new arrival at the Tigers under Leonid Slutsky after the former Sunderland man agreed a one-year deal
Matthew Scott
The Turkish side is making a habit of announcing signings with bad social media clips, and this one is pretty terrible
The two sides are among the bookmaker's favourites to mount a promotion campaign this season and go head-to-head with each other on Friday evening
It's the last chance for the home players to impress new boss Simon Grayson, while their guests are seeking to get back in the groove
Relatives, friends and mourners dressed as superheroes all attended the Sunderland fan's funeral, along with the Bournemouth striker
Joe Wright
The striker has posted a heartfelt tribute on Twitter following the young Sunderland fan's passing on Friday
Chris Myson
The world of football is in mourning following the untimely death of the six-year-old Sunderland supporter
Shina Oludare
The Black Cats supporter, who forged a close relationship with England international Jermain Defoe, has tragically passed away
The England striker, who has recently signed for Bournemouth, struck up a close bond with the youngster fighting neuroblastoma last season
Oli Platt
The striker becomes the club's fifth signing of the close-season, with the Sunderland forward swapping the Championship for Serie A
The former Leeds United boss moves to the Stadium of Light from Preston and will be looking to guide the Black Cats back to the Premier League
The England international striker will remain at the Vitality Stadium until 2020 after being released by Sunderland at the end of last season
Tom Maston
The Sunderland attacker scored just two goals as the club were relegated in 2016-17 but he is still set to move to Italy this summer
The Toffees have moved to bring in Davy Klaassen and Jordan Pickford as they prepare for European football
Russell Greaves
The former Everton striker made 18 appearances in the Premier League under David Moyes but was let go following the club's relegation
The 2017-18 Championship season will begin with the Black Cats's match against the Rams at the Stadium of Light on August 4.
Held in Bangkok for sponsorship reasons, the first-round draw of the competition formerly known as the League Cup was plagued with technical problems
The 23-year-old has joined the Toffees on a five-year deal and it is a good signing for a club looking to improve on their seventh-place finish
Peter McVitie
The 45-year-old said there is "so much still to be done" at the Scottish Premiership club as he passed up on the chance to return to England
The 23-year-old signed a five-year contract and will become the world's third most expensive goalkeeper if his deal reaches its full value
Goal runs through the young talents that could easily earn a money-spinning switch to one of the game's biggest clubs if they impress in Poland
Mark Doyle
Two goalkeeping legends believe that the proposed transfer fee for the 23-year-old represents good value for money in today's transfer market
Ronan Murphy
The 45-year-old guided the Dons to second place in the top-flight in 2016-17, prompting the Black Cats to seek him out as David Moyes' successor
The teenager previously rejected a move to the likes of Manchester United to join the Black Cats in 2015 but is now on the verge of a switch to London
The former Everton and Manchester United boss was caught on film telling a reporter she 'might get a slap' last season and has been fined as a result
The Sunderland striker has revealed that he is joining Eddie Howe's side after having suffered relegation to the Championship with the Black Cats
Stephen Darwin
Aidy Boothroyd has made his selections for this summer's finals in Poland, with plenty of Premier League experience included within his ranks
He may be close to 35 years old when Russia 2018 rolls around, but the striker wants to convince Gareth Southgate to pick him for the tournament
Tom Webber
Stern tests await Chelsea next season with their manager now needing fresh blood and fresh ideas to carry the fight on multiple fronts
Peter Staunton
Having served as the Magpies manager between 2010 and 2014, the experienced coach insists he could not take the vacant post at the Stadium of Light
Ben Spratt
The billionaire has eaten up managers since taking over Stamford Bridge but it has brought more success than Arsene Wenger's long reign across London
The firebrand striker had to be persuaded not to turn his back on football, but always seemed destined to make a name for himself in the sport
Jaqueline Lima
Could Antonio Conte do a better job that Theresa May? What about Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola or Sean Dyche?
Two long-serving legends have advised the defender not to move hastily into retirement after ending his Blues career in glory
Dom Farrell
The Wearsiders are now on the hunt for a new manager after the Scotsman informed them of his decision to walk away in a meeting in London on Monday
Jon Fisher
The England front man confirmed his place as the Premier League's top scorer for the second season in a row and Spurs must match his talents
The Italian coach believes a smooth transition to his tactical approach played an important role in the club reclaiming domestic dominance
The 36-year-old is in no rush to decide on his next club after an emotional last home game for Chelsea
Nicholas McGee
Get a complete round-up of the situation in the English top flight following another gripping season - who are the winners and losers?
The Blues didn't settle for simply winning the title, instead opting for an historic campaign
Rudi Schuller
The Blues fans paid tribute to their captain in spectacular fashion at Stamford Bridge ahead of their final league match of the season
Nizaar Kinsella
The Premier League champions will be crowned at Stamford Bridge as they round off their league campaign against David Moyes's side - follow it LIVE!
The Blues captain starts in his final game at Stamford Bridge against the bottom of the table team
The defender appeared on the verge of tears as he recorded a touching message for the Blues support ahead of Sunday's clash against Sunderland
The Blues star has won his third individual award of the season to cap a superb campaign with Antonio Conte's champions
Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture, with Antonio Conte's Blues waiting to lift their league title after the match
The former striker expressed admiration for the supporters who chose not to attend the Gunners' second-last home game of the 2017-18 season
The shot-stopper is expected to be one of the in-demand players of the transfer window, and the Black Cats boss has hit out at his perceived valuation
Despite their Premier League title win, some Blues stars continue to be linked to moves away, but the manager says they must show they want to stay
Our Fantasy writer looks at players from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea who could well be playing their last game for their clubs
Kevin Devries
The Chelsea boss believes the defender could, and should, keep playing while also praising Gary Cahill's work as captain
The Sunderland keeper has been linked with a summer transfer following his club's relegation from the Premier League
Stefan Coerts
The Arsenal playmaker organised a day trip to Emirates Stadium for the youngster, a lifelong Gunners fan
The Arsenal boss his star forward has an amazing ability to transform once he hits the pitch, putting aside any lingering issues
The Gunners overcame Sunderland to stay in the chase for the Champions League, and their manager is ready to go to the very last day
The Germany international was in fine form against Sunderland as he created more chances in one game than anyone else since Opta records began
The Black Cats locked up bottom of the table with a loss against Arsenal, putting the club into an unwanted tie with Nottingham Forest
The Chilean has been crucial for the Gunners this season and gave them a glimmer of a hope of finishing in the top four by downing Sunderland
Chris Wheatley
The Gunners needed two late goals from their star man to overcome already relegated Sunderland as they keep up the pressure on Liverpool
The Chile international picked up a knock in the Gunners's win over Stoke City but has overcome the problem while Aaron Ramsey and Kieran Gibbs return
Manchester United and Arsenal underachieved in the league, falling way behind their rivals, while the champions completely failed to mount a defence
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday
The Gunners are likely to need a win against the already relegated Black Cats in order to keep their Champions League hopes alive until final day
Chelsea picked up the domestic honours in England, and they dominate Goal's XI for the outstanding players in the division over the course of 2016-17
Our fantasy writer looks at the remaining week 37 fixtures including stars from Tottenham, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City
The Frenchman does not expect the club's future plan to be affected by whether or not they secure Champions League qualification
A woeful season at the Stadium of Light ended for the Black Cats with a limp 2-0 defeat to a team that might be joining them in the Championship
Antonio Conte has delivered the second title in three seasons at Stamford Bridge but his team had a unique advantage unavailable to other competitors
The Gunners star has organised a day trip for the youngster for the upcoming Premier League game against Sunderland
Get a complete round-up of the situation in the English top flight after Tottenham and Hull City suffered major weekend disappointments
The manager had not lost at home with any club since 2014, but they were defeated by the Black Cats on Saturday, though he remains unperturbed
Sunderland manager David Moyes says the striker is likely to leave following their relegation and a reunion with a former boss is a possibility
David Moyes has informed those planning a summer raid on the ranks of his relegated side that they will have to 'pay the price' for prized assets
The manager, appointed as a virtual unknown a few months ago, has completely transformed the mood at the club after his appointment was scoffed at
Having got through the second half of the season with just two strikers, Baggies boss Tony Pulis hopes to strike a deal with the England international
Joshua King's late winner for Bournemouth relegated Sunderland from the Premier League, leaving manager David Moyes unsure of his future.
Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth saw the Black Cats drop to the Championship, having won just five of the 34 games they have played
The West Brom winger, who insists that he is not 'anti-British', has revealed that turning his back on the country of his birth did not go down well
With just four games left to play for Steve Agnew's side, a lack of goals, wins, and a terrible run of fixtures spells doom for Boro
Our fantasy football writer looks at sneaky striker options from Saturday's matches featuring Crystal Palace, Southampton and Bournemouth
The Scot stands accused of making "improper and/or threatening" remarks to a BBC reporter following a scoreless draw
The neighbours in the north east have proven to be rivals in futility as well as in the more traditional sense in the Premier League this season
The 24-year-old is set to line up against his boyhood club on Sunday and may well use the tie as a platform for a summer return to Old Trafford
Our Fantasy Football writer breaks down a player from Manchester United, Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace who all play twice in the next game week
The former Tottenham and Manchester United striker reveals that he had conversations with David Moyes's side before negotiations eventually broke down
All the news you need ahead of the encounter between the Hammers and the Black Cats
Slaven Bilic's men will hope to take another step towards guaranteeing their survival when they visit the struggling Black Cats on Saturday
The Sweden international will serve a three-match ban after his dismissal in a 3-0 defeat to the Red Devils was upheld by the Football Association
The shortlist for the prestigious prize has been announced, with leading lights from Chelsea and Manchester United among the top contenders
Our fantasy writer looks back on match week 32 and highlights players from Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and more who stood out this weekend
Get a complete round-up of the situation in the English top flight after Liverpool came from behind and Chelsea kept up their march to the title
The left-back was given a surprise start for Manchester United against Sunderland and the manager felt his decision was vindicated
Sebastian Larsson's red card was the key moment as the Black Cats slipped to a 3-0 home defeat to Jose Mourinho's men, the Scot said
The striker fired his side into the lead with a strike from distance and set up Marcus Rashford for their third, sparking praise from his manager
The Champions League places are still out of reach for the Red Devils, but their ageless striker says they will not give up the fight
The 35-year-old reached another incredible landmark on Sunday with his goal against Sunderland - has there ever been a No.9 so good at his age?
Kris Voakes
The Spanish goalkeeper was left out of the squad for a Premier League clash at Sunderland, but he should be ready for the Red Devils' next game
The French midfielder comes back into the side after making his return from injury off the bench in midweek, with Marouane Fellaini named as captain
The former Red Devils manager believes that the incumbent has to guide the club back to Europe's top table, but faces a "tight" run this season
The Portuguese insisted he had a great record for developing young players but the early signs at Manchester United are far from good
Everything you need to know ahead of the Red Devils' Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light on Sunday
As the Red Devils prepare to face Sunderland, the forgettable tenure of a former boss has been assessed by a man still at Old Trafford
The England captain missed the game against Everton on Tuesday with an ankle injury and will also be out of this weekend's clash with the Black Cats
The north east club are destined for relegation this season - after years of near misses - having refused to sever their ties with the Scot
Our Fantasy Football writer looks back on the midweek Premier League games and highlights players from Arsenal, Tottenham, and more who performed well
The manager is enduring a torrid time at Sunderland, and the Dutch defender has joined in with the criticism of the 53-year-old
Patric Ridge
The former Manchester United manager retains the support of the Sunderland board despite his comments to BBC reporter Vicki Sparks
The Gunners and Red Devils have games in hand but have fallen adrift of the top four after dropping points again at the weekend
The Black Cats boss has been condemned by politicians, players and football officials for his comment towards a female reporter
The former Manchester United manager insists his comments to BBC interviewer Vicki Sparks were said in the heat of moment and are regretful
The former Manchester United manager acknowledges that he made misguided comments following a post-match interview with the BBC's Vicki Sparks
Saturday's loss at Vicarage Road has left the Black Cats rooted to the foot of the table, but no-one inside the camp will be giving up on survival
The former Manchester United midfielder has agreed a five-year contract after Walter Mazzarri's side took up the option to sign him
The Scot has praised his in-form striker who starred for England in the international break but is not thinking about his potential departure
The 23-year-old Black Cats midfielder was involved in a boat crash, and showed his heroism by saving three passengers from drowning
The Northern Ireland international claims he defied the Portuguese during transfer talks ahead of switching to Sunderland last summer
The Sunderland striker has developed a special bond with the young supporter, saluting his bravery after the duo walked out together at Wembley
The England manager will consider taking the Sunderland striker to Russia if he maintains his goalscoring form
At 34 the forward is back due to an injury to Harry Kane, and is looking forward to his comeback as the Three Lions face Germany and Lithuania
Goal's fantasy football writer looks back on match week 29 and highlights players from Everton, Leicester and more who made their mark this weekend
Get a complete round-up of the situation in the English top flight after Arsenal suffered another blow to their top-four hopes and Chelsea won again
Having found life tough in a loan spell with Sunderland, Adnan Januzaj concedes he does not know where he will be playing next season.
Chelsea are strolling to the title but they have not stood out from the pack as much as might be expected since the turn of the year
Three Lions call-ups for Tom Heaton and Michael Keane reflect the culture and environment at Turf Moor, according to manager Sean Dyche.
Liverpool can leapfrog Manchester City for a Champions League place by continuing their excellent record against the top teams this weekend
Injuries to Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney have set up a return to the squad for the veteran, three and a half years on from his last cap
The 29-year-old England international will not be able to request another hearing over the sentence handed to him almost exactly a year ago
Hull City gave themselves a top-flight lifeline with a win against a Swansea side who had seemingly done enough to pull clear in recent weeks
David Moyes - who replaced the Scot at Old Trafford before taking over the Black Cats - feels his side have the experience to avoid relegation
Dominic Smith
Our fantasy football writer looks back at Match Week 27 and highlights players from Manchester City, Stoke, Tottenham and more in our Team of the Week
Chelsea cemented their superiority at the top of the table with a 2-0 victory over West Ham and the relegation picture is also becoming clearer
While City has had trouble keeping a clean sheet at the Etihad Stadium, they've now gone five straight without conceding on the road
Jon Arnold
The manager says the opportunity to work with the Spaniard was one of his motivations behind heading to the Etihad Stadium
Stephen Creek
Alexis Sanchez, Diego Costa, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jermain Defoe are also in contention for the prize for the top goalscorer
The Argentine scored his fifth goal in three matches in Sunday's win over Sunderland, much to the delight of the coach who has left him out recently
Pep Guardiola's men enjoyed a routine victory over the beleaguered Black Cats, with Sergio Aguero and Leroy Sane both on target
The Sunderland boss has told his highly-rated goalkeeper that he can have a successful international career with England by staying on Wearside
Peter Hanson
The former Tottenham striker has not featured for the Three Lions in a number of years, but his prolific form has pushed him back into the reckoning
The Manchester City manager has been impressed by what he has seen from the Argentine striker amid questions regarding his future at the Etihad
Dejan Kalinic
The youngster has impressed for the youth team in recent weeks and scored another solo goal worthy of the praise he is receiving
Our Fantasy Football writer breaks down the high-profile players to target ahead of the first double game week of the fantasy Premier League season
The Scot praised his opposite number for his management of the striker, though he wishes the Argentine were unavailable to face his Sunderland side
Leicester City's woes are attributable to their awful form away from the King Power Stadium but Chelsea have been dominant wherever they have played
City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan released footage of the squad dining in the celebrity chef's restaurant during a mid-season break
The Toffees beat the struggling Black Cats at Goodison Park on Saturday, but the Dutch coach was not entirely happy with the performance
Romelu Lukaku and Idrissa Gueye ensured that their side continued their good run of form, keeping the Black Cats on the bottom of the table
Finishing above their Merseyside rivals in the Premier League table is the Toffees midfielder's objective, he has revealed
The Ghana international attacker is one of more than 40 players to have been punished for the crime
Goal and Sure have partnered to create the Pressure Index, the only way to measure how players are handling the stress of the most competitive league
The arrival from Napoli struck twice in 15 minutes to take his tally to three Premier League goals and heap more misery on the struggling Black Cats
With the Black Cats set for a fortnight's rest after Saturday's clash with Southampton, their manager has an unusual mid-season break planned
Harry West
The young Black Cats supporter was visited by a number of his idols this week as he continues his battle against neuroblastoma in hospital
The 34-year-old was wanted by his former club West Ham in the January transfer window but was never tempted to return
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The Eagles boss issued an apology to supporters after a first-half capitulation saw them go down 4-0 at home to fellow strugglers Sunderland
A sensational display saw the Black Cats crush fellow relegation candidates Crystal Palace 4-0, breathing new life into their relegation battle
The midfielder had gone over three years without winning a game he had been in the starting XI for, although he did not last the 90 minutes
The Black Cats remain at the foot of the Premier League, but goals from Lamine Kone, Didier Ndong and their star striker have offered survival hope
The highly-rated winger has committed his long-term future to the Portuguese giants, who have also taken up an option on the ex-Sunderland defender
Tottenham slumped to an underwhelming 0-0 draw against the Black Cats on Tuesday and the manager was critical of their attacking play
Mauricio Pochettino's side had the chance to leapfrog their London rivals, who lost to Watford, but failed to find a way through
The visitors have been handed a boost ahead of their trip to the Stadium of Light while Mauricio Pochettino is not expecting any transfer activity
The full-back has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal with Palace, with Sunderland making a £10 million profit on the Netherlands international
The Black Cats have confirmed that the 26-year-old is on his way out of the Stadium of Light, with London his destination
Goal runs through the vital ins and outs of the winter window's finale such as when it finishes, who might sign whom, and the lucrative China shadow
Miles Chambers
The two-time Premier League winner has reunited with David Moyes as he looks to help the Black Cats avoid relegation to the Championship
The FA could take retrospective action against the Black Cats defender as he was charged for alleged violent conduct
The Black Cats continued to look shaky in defence in their loss at West Brom, leading to a strong condemnation from the boss
David Moyes' side remain bottom of the Premier League due to the loss at the Hawthorns, which saw the hosts tighten their grip on the top half
Alex Fisher
The Belgium international is currently on loan at Sunderland, but is under contract at Old Trafford until 2018 and says it is his goal to return
Tuesday's third-round replays produced two major shocks, with National League side also Sutton United defeating AFC Wimbledon
The Black Cats boss found positives despite Sunderland's disappointing 3-1 Premier League defeat at home to Stoke City on Saturday
