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Watford 1 SAFC 0: Story of the match

Alese delivers SAFC dressing room verdict after Watford defeat

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds

Dodds issues strong verdict on Watford defeat as poor form continues

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Football

Aji Alese playing for Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid

Phil Smith's player ratings after Watford loss

Nazariy Rusyn playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID.

SAFC and Watford team news - eight ruled out and two doubts

English forward Danny Welbeck has played for the likes of Manchester United, Sunderland, Arsenal, and Watford during his career and is known for his pace and athleticism.

£25m midfielder among 32 free agents from Premier League clubs available

Sunderland fell to another defeat at Vicarage Road

Hurley tributes, missed chances, red-card call & dismal form continues

Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips no longer Hartlepool United manager

Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley

Farewell Charlie Hurley - a true legend whose legacy will endure

Sunderland AFC Top Stories

Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg

Dodds' message for Chris Rigg ahead of summer decision
Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg has a big decision to make as he turns 17 this summer
Phil Smith

Bradley Dack playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

When every SAFC player's contract will expire

Ex-Norwich man makes Leeds claim as Blackburn star set for new offer

Murray hails Sunderland legend Hurley, ex-coach lands non-league role

Sir Bob Murray

Sir Bob Murray's touching tribute to Charlie Hurley after sad passing

Watford boss Cleverley delivers SAFC verdict

Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young. (Photo courtesy of Ben Cuthbertson)

Why Sunderland starlet stayed amid offers after fresh Chelsea links

Charlie Hurley on his visit to the Stadium of Light in 2016

Charlie Hurley was a true gentleman of the game

Sky Sports are the primary broadcaster of the Sky Bet Championship.

Sunderland received near eight-figure cash boost during 2023-24

Newcastle United

Former Newcastle United coach Elliot Dickman has been named as South Shields manager.

Ex-Sunderland coach reacts after landing non-league job
South Shields have confirmed the appointment of Elliott Dickman as their new manager.
Joe Buck

Newcastle United urged to keep hold of ‘outstanding’ star man

Wolves 'join race' for Arsenal man also wanted by Newcastle United

Ousmane Diomande in action for Sporting Lisbon.

Liverpool and Chelsea ‘join race’ for £68m Newcastle United ‘target’

Former Sunderland striker urges shock move for Newcastle United star

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez.

Newcastle United linked with shock move for ex-Spurs ace

Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs this summer. Newcastle United, West Ham and Everton are among those reportedly interested in the England Under-21 international.

Newcastle United ‘target’ wanted by West Ham and Everton

Other Sport

The Sunderland coach named England's Strongest Man
Tom lifted his way to glory at the national competition.
Katy Wheeler

These teams were battling for honours in the 1980s and 1990s.

Nine Sunderland netball teams from the 1980s and 1990s

MMA fighter takes a break from day job at Lidl for fight night

The Stadium of Light will host the first match of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

‘Global venue’ Stadium of Light to host showcase rugby event

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light to host historic Women’s rugby match

Sunderland’s Mick Parkin extends his unbeaten record

Sunderland-born boxer Josh Kelly and Sunderland Echo writer James Copley

Josh Kelly speaks to the Echo about Beacon of Light fight

Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson tragically died after a collision with Sheffield Steelers player Matt Petgrave.

Adam Johnson: Games postponed and tributes paid after player dies

Durham set Division 2 ablaze: Inside track of a record breaking season

More Sport

Trai Hume playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

Predicted SAFC team to face Watford

A gallery of retro photos on the table. Tell us if you can serve up memories of your own.

Nine table tennis memories from Sunderland's past

Ex-Sunderland defender handed extended Ireland role

Sunderland boss Mel Reay

Reay explains motivation in final fixture after title dream ended

Double Watford injury blow ahead of SAFC fixture

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds

Dodds gives honest view on what's happened to club's style of play

Legendary Sunderland defender Charlie Hurley

How Charlie Hurley sparked Martin O'Neill's love for SAFC

Roy Keane

Roy Keane takes swipe at Newcastle United and Anthony Gordon

Former Sunderland owner Stewart Donald is now in control at non-league club Eastleigh FC.

Ex-Sunderland flop signs three-year deal under Donald at Eastleigh

Charlie Hurley.

Tributes paid to Charlie Hurley by O'Neill, Gray and Armstrong

Ally McCoist has heaped praise on Danny Rohl.

Rangers hero backs club to survive as Aston Villa eye in-form star

A number of Sunderland legend have paid tribute to former player Charlie Hurley who has died aged 87

Sunderland pay tribute to Hurley as ex-Chelsea star reveals talks

Goalkeeper Sam Tickle

£11m winger among 10 transfers Sunderland been linked with this summer

Reported SAFC target explains thoughts playing for League One club

Harvey McWilliams with dad Michael

Doting dad whose son took his own life sets-up a charity in his memory

Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin

Dodds issues full Sunderland injury update including Cirkin latest

Charlie Hurley on his visit to the Stadium of Light in 2016

Niall Quinn hails legacy of Charlie Hurley with beautiful tribute

RECAP: Dodds on Charlie Hurley, team news and Watford