Sunderland are interested in signing veteran England international, David James. The 39-year-old is set to leave Pompey after failing to respond to the club’s contract proposal before the deadline to answer passed. James is preparing to open negotiations with Scottish side Celtic, but Sunderland are going to try and make a bid for the veteran goalkeeper, according to Sky Sports. Black Cats number one goalkeeper Craig Gordon will miss the beginning of the season after suffering a broken arm, and back-up Martin Fulop is believed to be leaving the club this summer. Read more »
SUNDERLAND’S BENT MISSES OUT
It appears that striker Darren Bent has failed to impress in an England jersey once again and has been left out of the World Cup squad, Mirror Football is reporting. According to the report, the Sunderland forward – who was tipped by many, including his club manager Steve Bruce and team-mates to make the squad for the trip to South Africa, was axed from the original 30 man squad Fabio Capello finalized for the tournament this morning. Bent was the second best English goalscorer this season with 24 goals but his form for England has not been as productive. Read more »
Bruce targets Wigan Duo
SUNDERLAND are today said to be preparing a £9m double summer swoop on manager Steve Bruce’s old club Wigan. The former Manchester United player is a long-standing admirer of the Latics’ Honduras defender Maynor Figueroa, and tried to sign him in the January transfer window. And, according to today’s Daily Mirror, he is also keen to bring goalkeeper Chris Kirkland to the Stadium of Light, to compete with Craig Gordon for the No 1 shirt. Read more »
Sunderland Fan Wanted
We all love Sunderland, and probably share the same viewpoint on much that goes on at the Stadium of Light. But there will be some amongst us who can get it down on paper better, and explain exactly why Lorik Cana needs to be moved further up the field, or why Gordon needs to be dropped to the bench. If you have strong views and can write well, then we want to hear from you. Send us a sample of your work to worldcupfootballfans at googlemail.com and if you’re lucky you could be writing right here! Read more »