Football - Black Cats strike back for Stoke point

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner will not play again this season because of suspension. Stephane Sessegnon is also banned for this match, while on-loan full-back Danny Rose will play his final game for the club before returning to Tottenham. ...

John O'Shea rescued a point for Paolo di Canio's side, already a man down after Craig Gardner was sent off, when he struck from close range in the 63rd minute following a corner. Jon Walters had given Stoke a ninth-minute lead, reacting first to ...

Craig Gardner will return to the Sunderland squad for Monday night's vital Barclays Premier League trip to former club Aston Villa. PA Sport 13 hours ago Email 0 Share 0 Tweet 0 The defender missed the victories over Newcastle and Everton through ...

Chelsea's Demba Ba lies on the floor after a tackle by Sunderlandís Craig Gardner LONDON: Chelsea ruined Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio's debut as the controversial Italian was left to rue his new side's misfortune in a 2-1 defeat at Stamford ...

Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby hit the headlines for some very disappointing fan behavior, but there was nothing but high spirits and jaunty melodies as Sunderland supporters traveled to the game. Mackems midfielder Craig Gardner was suspended after ...

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner insists there are no problems with state of the squad's fitness. New boss Paolo Di Canio, who has taken over the reins from Martin O'Neill, claimed his players were "not the fittest team in the world" following ...

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner believes that manager Martin O'Neill is among the best in the game and is convinced he will lead the club out of relegation trouble. ? O'Neill enjoyed a fantastic start to life on Wearside, winning seven of his ...