If three is Sunderland's magic number, what will it mean for how they play next season?

Former Sunderland manager Chris Coleman favourite to replace Steve Bruce at Sheffield Wednesday

Mark Robins has no hard feelings after losing captain Jordan Willis to rivals Sunderland

Former Sunderland defender John O'Shea takes first coaching role, with management in his thoughts

Sunderland injury list: Who is out and when are they likely to return?

Football news: John O'Shea joins Reading boss Jose Gomes' backroom staff as first-team coach 

Non-league notebook: Former Sunderland defender back in work; latest transfer news around the leagues

Bryan Oviedo is a David Moyes' mistake Sunderland are still struggling to put right

John O’Shea joins Reading coaching staff

Duncan Watmore looks ahead to the biggest season of his career following his three-year injury nightmare

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Black Cats go in search of signing number four

Michael Chopra talks his Sunderland career, Roy Keane, El Hadji Diouf and THAT derby miss against Newcastle

Former Sunderland forward Josh Maja admits it was 'heartbreaking' to watch the play-off final defeat

Newcastle news: Jonjo Shelvey urges Magpies fans to show patience with Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce ‘more straight’ than Rafa Benitez and has been ‘breath of fresh air’, hails Newcastle star Jonjo Shelvey

Shelvey urges Newcastle fans to give Bruce a chance

Dylan McGeouch is determined to seize his second chance at Sunderland

Duncan Watmore is back but Sunderland lack a cutting edge - what we learned from the defeat against Belenenses

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Jack Ross working on a couple of deals

Jack Ross says Sunderland are working on 'one or two' transfer deals

Jack Ross reacts to Max Power's comeback and Sunderland's first pre-season defeat

Sunderland 0-1 Belenenses report: Max Power makes his comeback in friendly defeat

Sunderland 0-1 Belenenses match pictures - Action from the Black Cats' penultimate friendly

Sunderland 0-1 Belenenses player ratings - How James Hunter rated the players

Sunderland 0-0 Belenenses half time ratings - How James Hunter rated the players

Sunderland vs Belenenses LIVE - Build-up, action and analysis from Portugal

Jack Ross on Bryan Oviedo's extended summer break and return to training next week

Rape, sexual assault and fraud - the crimes committed in and around our football grounds

Sunderland's Aiden McGeady could play a part in tonight's friendly in Portugal

Sunderland AFC masters: How the current Black Cats squad will look when they're grey and old

When is Belenenses vs Sunderland, what time is kick-off and is it on TV?

Former Sunderland defender Darren Holloway named as Darlington No 2

Why Sunderland chief scout Tony Coton attended big transfer meeting in London this week

Jordan Willis explains why he chose Sunderland over a move to the Championship

Benji Kimpioka impresses while others falter - what we learned in Sunderland's draw with Benfica

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - No deals imminent, with Black Cats still needing one out

Liverpool news: Jordan Henderson insists Reds need to improve despite being European champions

George Honeyman could miss the start of Sunderland's season through injury

Jack Ross gives an update on Sunderland's transfer plans after Benfica B draw

Benfica B 0-0 Sunderland report: New signing Jordan Willis starts Portuguese friendly

Benfica B 0-0 Sunderland - Match pictures as Jordan Willis makes first club appearance

Benfica B 0-0 Sunderland player ratings - How James Hunter rated the players

Benfica B 0-0 Sunderland half time ratings - How James Hunter rated the players

Benfica B vs Sunderland LIVE - Build-up, action and analysis from the pre-season friendly

Sunderland chase Premier League defender, Plymouth want Wolves starlet - League One and Two transfer rumours

Sunderland to claim title, Lincoln for top six - How bookies predict 2019/20 League One table

Sunderland's League One rivals Bury handed 12-point deduction for 2019-20 season after rescue plan

Steve Bruce appointment: Newcastle legend Alan Shearer urged ex-Sunderland boss to NOT take ‘toxic’ Magpies job

George Honeyman's surprise omission from Sunderland's pre-season trip explained

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE: Sheff Utd defender linked; Benfica B build-up

How does Steve Bruce turn the tide at Newcastle following his underwhelming appointment?

The four strikers who could secure promotion for Sunderland next season

Newcastle United news: Paul Gascoigne backs Steve Bruce appointment and urges fans to ‘get behind’ their new manager

Kevin Ball tells Elliot Embleton: You've talked the talk, walking the walk is the tough part

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Embleton new deal; Black Cats' Portugal squad

Jack Ross' Sunderland to-do list as Black Cats head out on pre-season tour to Portugal

Aiden McGeady included on Sunderland's pre-season tour as he continues comeback from injury

'I question his timing in taking this Newcastle job' - Mick Gray questions Steve Bruce's loyalty

Darren Bent makes a surprising claim about Newcastle United's fortunes if Steve Bruce gets the job

Jack Baldwin: 'I wasn't the easiest person to live with' after Sunderland's end-of-season let-down

Elliot Embleton ready to become 'valuable' Sunderland player after signing two-year deal

With Sunderland's transfers on a one-in, one-out basis, who would you be prepared to sacrifice?

When is Sunderland vs Benfica B, what time is kick-off and is it on TV?

When is Sunderland vs Benfica B, what time is kick-off and is it on TV?

Walsall boss confirms Sunderland target George Dobson wants to leave, but hopes that changes

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Black Cats prepare for Portugal trip

Will Grigg is fully fit and ready to show Sunderland fans what he can do, says manager Jack Ross

Former Celtic striker Anthony Stokes poised to sign for Turkish club Adana Demirspor

Former Celtic striker Anthony Stokes poised to sign for Turkish club Adana Demirspor

Aiden McGeady's massive vote of confidence comes from someone who does not give them lightly

The Lake Poets awarded Honorary Doctorate of Arts at his beloved Stadium of Light

Ethan Robson's Dundee loan has put him in good shape to battle for a Sunderland starting spot

What next for Bali Mumba? Jack Ross on the talented teen's career path

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Reaction as Aiden McGeady signs new deal

Sunderland's Aiden McGeady on why he refused to entertain offers to leave Wearside

Sunderland's Aiden McGeady signs a new deal to extend his stay on Wearside

Jack Ross' Sunderland transfer business looks like an attempt to find his winning St Mirren formula

Dylan McGeouch's escape route is blocked, so will someone else have to leave Sunderland's midfield?

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Black Cats prepare for Portugal after Willis capture

Signing of Jordan Willis shows Sunderland manager Jack Ross really does love a captain

Sunderland midfield target George Dobson left out of Walsall's pre-season friendly

Agent David Meyler - Sunderland midfielder reveals his role in convincing Jordan Willis to sign

Jack Ross on his youngsters: 'We should have no embarrassment about believing they’re good players'

'The type of player we need' - Sunderland fans react to Jordan Willis signing

Cost of policing Newcastle United and Sunderland home games revealed

Defender Jordan Willis is Sunderland's latest signing - with an assist from goalkeeper Lee Burge

Who is Jordan Willis? A closer look at Sunderland's new centre-back

The good, the bad and the disastrous - whatever happened to David Moyes' Sunderland signings?

Conor McLaughlin happy to show Sunderland his versatility because he cannot take place for granted

Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Jordan Willis unveiling expected today

Sunderland confirm Donald Love departure after three miserable years at the club

How likely are Sunderland's fringe players to make the cut next season?

Who is Jordan Willis? A closer look at Sunderland's new centre-back

Sunderland to sign centre-back Jordan Willis on a free from Coventry

Newcastle United U21s handed decent EFL Trophy draw - although it'll involve a lot of travel

Sunderland face Leicester City Under-21s in EFL Trophy group stage

South Shields' boss Graham Fenton's verdict after Sunderland friendly defeat

Sunderland AFC news LIVE - New defensive signing expected today after Love departure

Sunderland academy star Elliot Embleton commits to the club by signing new contract

Jack Ross expects a new signing to arrive at Sunderland before the weekend