INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEW

Sunderland forward Aaron Connolly

Aaron Connolly's Sunderland realisation - and amazement at depth of young talent

Former Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Former Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray

Ex-Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray opens up on 'the toughest year of his life'

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil grew up idolising Jordan Henderson

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil grew up idolising Jordan Henderson

Dan Neil's vital chat with Jordan Henderson & response to Sunderland return question

Aaron Connolly signed for Sunderland last month

Aaron Connolly signed for Sunderland last month

Sunderland's Aaron Connolly on his mistakes, alcohol addiction and treatment success

A crestfallen Illan Meslier watches Sunderland's stoppage-time equaliser trickle into the net

A crestfallen Illan Meslier watches Sunderland's stoppage-time equaliser trickle into the net

Incredible scenes, Wrestlemania and goal bonus battle - Alan Browne on Friday's drama

Chris Rigg celebrates after scoring Sunderland's winner in their Wear-Tees derby victory over Middlesbrough

Chris Rigg celebrates after scoring Sunderland's winner in their Wear-Tees derby victory over Middlesbrough

Chris Mepham on Sunderland Chris Rigg surprise & midfielder's 'amazing combination'

Ian Poveda (second right) during his time with Manchester City

Ian Poveda (second right) during his time with Manchester City

Sunderland signing outlines importance of his time at Chelsea, Man City and Barcelona

Sunderland defender Leo Hjelde.

Sunderland defender Leo Hjelde.

Leo Hjelde on Sunderland's pre-season campaign, Le Bris talks and last season

Régis Le Bris is pleased with Sunderland's warm weather training camp in Spain

Régis Le Bris is pleased with Sunderland's warm weather training camp in Spain

Press conference

Every word from Régis Le Bris on Spain camp, strikers, staff and injuries

Alan Browne in action for Preston North End last season against Sunderland.

Alan Browne in action for Preston North End last season against Sunderland.

Alan Browne's memorable Sunderland encounter and the end of a chapter at Preston NE

Sunderland talisman Jack Clarke.

Sunderland talisman Jack Clarke.

Jack Clarke hoping to 'thrive' under Régis Le Bris at Sunderland

Regis Le Bris during his time as head coach of Lorient

Regis Le Bris during his time as head coach of Lorient

Regis Le Bris on relegation with Lorient, lessons learned and his Sunderland promise

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris.

Regis Le Bris on why he won't have the same problems as Alex Neil or Tony Mowbray

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Press conference

Five things we've learned from Regis Le Bris' first Sunderland press conference

Regis Le Bris held his first press conference as Sunderland's new head coach

Regis Le Bris held his first press conference as Sunderland's new head coach

Press conference

Every word from Régis Le Bris' first press conference: Staff, style and ambition

Sunderland’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman.

Sunderland’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman.

Kristjaan Speakman on Regis Le Bris, Sunderland contract talks and pre-season

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris.

Regis Le Bris explains his plans for Sunderland - and assesses current squad

Regis Le Bris will start work at Sunderland next week.

Regis Le Bris will start work at Sunderland next week.

Regis Le Bris: Straight-talking, methodical and the background to Lorient's tumble

Former Sunderland talisman Aiden McGeady spoke with We Are Sunderland for an exclusive interview on his time at the club.

Former Sunderland talisman Aiden McGeady spoke with We Are Sunderland for an exclusive interview on his time at the club.

Aiden McGeady: Sunderland's League One talisman on Phil Parkinson, promotion and more

Sunderland's versatile midfielder Jobe Bellingham.

Sunderland's versatile midfielder Jobe Bellingham.

Jobe Bellingham says Sunderland must 'put things right' next season

Sunderland U21s striker Trey Ogunsuyi in action against Wolves.

Sunderland U21s striker Trey Ogunsuyi in action against Wolves.

The Sunderland striker has who 'improved immeasurably' ahead of crunch clash

Luke O'Nien in action against Sheffield Wednesday

Luke O'Nien in action against Sheffield Wednesday

Luke O'Nien hits back at Sunderland criticism - and spells out who is to blame

Mike Dodds during Sunderland's final game of the season against Sheffield Wednesday

Mike Dodds during Sunderland's final game of the season against Sheffield Wednesday

Press conference

Mike Dodds’ on Sunderland direction, recruitment and defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

Mike Dodds addressed the media ahead of Sunderland's final game of the Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday

Mike Dodds addressed the media ahead of Sunderland's final game of the Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday

Press conference

Mike Dodds: Sheffield Wednesday, reflection and what next for Sunderland

Malcolm Crosby guided Sunderland to the 1992 FA Cup Final as a second tier side.

Malcolm Crosby guided Sunderland to the 1992 FA Cup Final as a second tier side.

Sunderland's 'forgotten' FA Cup Final run in 1992 by those who made it happen

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Press conference

Mike Dodds on Sunderland shape and missed chances after defeat to Watford

Mike Dodds has previewed Sunderland's final away game of the season against Watford

Mike Dodds has previewed Sunderland's final away game of the season against Watford

Press conference

Mike Dodds expands on 'boring' Sunderland claims, Watford and reasons to be cheerful

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds

Press conference

Mike Dodds on Dack, injuries and area of focus after Sunderland's defeat to Millwall

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Press conference

Mike Dodds on injuries, Cirkin, Evans and Rusyn as Sunderland prepare for Millwall

Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg has enjoyed a stellar breakthrough season with the Black Cats.

Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg has enjoyed a stellar breakthrough season with the Black Cats.

Chris Rigg: Sunderland's 'Iron spine' mentality monster from those who know him best

Mike Dodds credits another 'professional' display from Sunderland in win over West Bromwich Albion

Mike Dodds credits another 'professional' display from Sunderland in win over West Bromwich Albion

Press conference

Every word from Mike Dodds after Sunderland's win over West Brom

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Press conference

Sunderland vs West Brom: Mike Dodds on Patrick Roberts, West Brom and injury risks

Pierre Ekwah applauds the travelling fans in the wake of Sunderland's draw at Leeds United

Pierre Ekwah applauds the travelling fans in the wake of Sunderland's draw at Leeds United

'It shows what people were saying was wrong' - Pierre Ekwah reflects on draw at Leeds

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Press conference

Every word from Mike Dodds after Sunderland's draw with Leeds United

Sunderland interim boss Mike Dodds has spoken ahead of the Black Cats Championship clash with Leeds United.

Sunderland interim boss Mike Dodds has spoken ahead of the Black Cats Championship clash with Leeds United.

Press conference

Every word from Mike Dodds on injuries, Leeds United and 'on the beach' mentality

Mike Dodds praised Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary as Sunderland were held to a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light

Mike Dodds praised Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary as Sunderland were held to a goalless draw at the Stadium of Light

Press conference

'Disappointed' - Every word from Mike Dodds as Sunderland are held by Bristol City

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Press conference

Mike Dodds on Sunderland embarrassment and responding against Bristol City

Jermain Defoe was speaking at the launch of The Jermain Defoe Academy at East Durham College.

Jermain Defoe was speaking at the launch of The Jermain Defoe Academy at East Durham College.

Jermain Defoe's Sunderland three-peat: ‘Get me my suit, my whistle and let’s go’

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien.

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien.

Luke O'Nien embarrassed after Sunderland's 5-1 hiding against Blackburn Rovers

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds.

Press conference

Mike Dodds on unacceptable Sunderland performance and warning to players

Mike Dodds earned his first win of his third spell as interim head coach as Sunderland beat Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium

Mike Dodds earned his first win of his third spell as interim head coach as Sunderland beat Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium

Press conference

Every word from Mike Dodds after Sunderland secured an important win over Cardiff

Sunderland youngster Jobe Bellingham

Sunderland youngster Jobe Bellingham

Mike Dodds explains Jobe Bellingham's England exclusion after break

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds.

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds.

Press conference

Every word from Mike Dodds' press conference ahead of Sunderland vs Cardiff City

Sunderland captain Corry Evans in action for the U21s.

Sunderland captain Corry Evans in action for the U21s.

Corry Evans outlines Sunderland plan for comeback after long-term lay-off

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil

Dan Neil calls for accountability after Sunderland's implosion this season

Sunderland U21s boss and Head of Professional Development Phase Graeme Murty.

Sunderland U21s boss and Head of Professional Development Phase Graeme Murty.

Graeme Murty outlines his Sunderland first-team involvement after stepping up

Pierre Ekwah is set to return to Sunderland's starting line-up over the Easter weekend

Pierre Ekwah is set to return to Sunderland's starting line-up over the Easter weekend

Pierre Ekwah to return to Sunderland starting XI over Easter weekend after key talks

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil.

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil.

Dan Neil reveals 'big dynamic shift' at Sunderland after experienced heads departed

Dan Neil in action for Sunderland against QPR.

Dan Neil in action for Sunderland against QPR.

Dan Neil calls for Sunderland to make 'big reset' in international break

Mike Dodds admits Sunderland's draw with Queens Park Rangers is the most disappointed he has been so far despite picking up his first point as interim head coach

Mike Dodds admits Sunderland's draw with Queens Park Rangers is the most disappointed he has been so far despite picking up his first point as interim head coach

Press conference

Every word from Mike Dodds after 'naïve performance' in QPR stalemate

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds and Michael Proctor.

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds and Michael Proctor.

Press conference

Every word from Mike Dodds' Sunderland press conference ahead of QPR clash

Alex Neil has opened up on his Sunderland exit to the EFL Debate podcast

Alex Neil has opened up on his Sunderland exit to the EFL Debate podcast

Alex Neil's Sunderland exit and 'difference of opinion' which led to Stoke move

Former Sunderland kitman Ste Aziz has reflected on the highs and lows of his time at the club.

Former Sunderland kitman Ste Aziz has reflected on the highs and lows of his time at the club.

'Get the tunes on,' Alex Neil's rousing Wembley speech and Sunderland's Amad insider

Ellis Taylor has bounced back from adversity after his dream loan move to Hartlepool United turned sour as Sunderland hope remains

Ellis Taylor has bounced back from adversity after his dream loan move to Hartlepool United turned sour as Sunderland hope remains

The Ellis Taylor story: Dealing with adversity and my Sunderland journey