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Sunderland Fan View: The dramatic decline of Lee Cattermole
Having never plied his trade in the Championship before, there was hope that Sunderland's Lee Cattermole would be at home in the physical world of second tier football. Alas, he has never looked more out of his depth.
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Sunderland Fan View: Can Paddy McNair help lift Sunderland's spirits?
Despite his disappointing spell in the Premier League, can Sunderland's Paddy McNair make an impact following return from injury and by doing so help Simon Grayson’s side climb the Championship league table?
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Sunderland Fan View: Dropping Lamine Kone could prove the turning point
Lamine Kone is the best defender at Sunderland football club. His age, physique and ability should see him conquer all before him in the Championship. Yet, his absence during the draw at Preston North End may be the catalyst that turns the Black Cats’ season around.
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There is little trust left in those that hold the reigns at Sunderland
Sunderland Chief Executive Martin Bain has gone on record to try and dispel some myths about the financial situation within the club this week. Bain had been relatively quiet since Simon Grayson’s arrival and supporters were left to fill the void, which ultimately led to rumours of the club going to administration. It all sounded very Sunderland which added to its apparent ‘veracity’.
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Sunderland Fan View: Black Cats players must accept fury from the fans
For those that thought life in the Championship would see Sunderland notch up one victory after the other, the last few games have shown this campaign is not going to be the easy ride some may have assumed. The recent home defeat to Nottingham Forest saw one of the lowest turnouts for a league game at the Stadium of Light in years.
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Sunderland Fan View: Supporters are losing patience with owner Ellis Short
Sunderland fan blogger Graeme Atkinson is aware of several supporters who have already refused to spend any more money on tickets or club merchandise until Short sells up.
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Sunderland Fan View: Simon Grayson has worked wonders
Yet another transfer window comes to a close without the club strengthening in anything like the manner I hoped for and further questions will now be surely asked of owner Ellis Short’s commitment.
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Sunderland Fan View: Khazri 'listening to offers' has no-one worried
Khazri's threats to leave aren't worrying anyone on Wearside, writes Sunderland blogger Graeme Atkinson.
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Sunderland Fan View: Simon Grayson is the perfect fit for us
Yes there will be bumps along the way but Simon Grayson is perfect fit for Sunderland
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Sunderland Fan View: Norwich test should hold no fear for the Black Cats
Norwich are Sunderland's first road trip of the Championship campaign and the Black Cats should be relishing the challenge.
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Sunderland players finally showcase a passion to play for the shirt again
Sunderland show a desire and passion to play for the shirt in their opening game of the Championship season
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Sunderland Fan View: The slide may not stop after relegation to the Championship
After a few months break Sunderland seem to be still struggling to find their relegation hangover cure
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Sunderland Fan View: Ringing the Championship changes
Sunderland fan blogger Graeme Atkinson looks at the changes new manager Simon Grayson has made
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Sunderland Fan View: My most loved and hated moments of the season
Stick a fork in me, I’m done - as a Sunderland fan that was the sort of season I was glad to see the back of. In fact I never wish to experience anything like that again.
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Sunderland Fan View: Selling Jordan Pickford might be vital to our rebuild
Sunderland blogger Graeme Atkinson pinpoints here the cash could come from if the Black Cats are to bounce back
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Sunderland Fan View: Can the Black Cats end on a season high at Chelsea?
Should Sunderland try a new formation and give their kids a go to try and end their disappointing season on a high against Chelsea?
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Sunderland Fan View: Supporters will overcome relegation pain
Graeme Atkinson speaks about Sunderland's future after their relegation was confirmed on Saturday.
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Sunderland Fan View: Forget relegation - David Moyes staying on is the real disaster
David Moyes has no game plan for Sunderland's all but confirmed return to the Championship
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Sunderland Fan View: Lee Cattermole continues to prove he is backbone of the squad
Cattermole's return to the squad proves once again he is the backbone of Sunderland
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Sunderland Fan View: Borini and Mannone 'destined' to go
Agent claims Borini and Mannone are looking for Sunderland exit due to looming relegation