Following a lot of public criticism of one of our players by followers of The Black Cats, Malcolm Dawson appeals to lovers of social media to consider the effect their negativity might have on the season’s prospects. Like most football followers I use the internet to find out what is happening with my club, especially […]
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Keeping a sense of perspective at the start of Sunderland’s season
Malcolm Dawson was back at the Stadium of Light on Saturday and enjoyed the feeling of an opening day win as much as anyone. But here in the post match light of day and with another difficult fixture at the weekend, he appeals for patience if the result from Kenilworth Road is not the one […]
Sixer’s Charlton Soapbox: breaking the mould of the first day hoodoo
Malcolm Dawson writes….this season sees a new chapter in my Sunderland supporting life. This time last year I was in despair at the way the club was being run. I felt marginalised and no longer part of a club whose teams I had followed since I was six and who I first saw play at […]
Should Sunderland be giving away a lot less about transfer targets?
Monsieur Salut discusses the need for a sensible balance between openness and discretion in the pre-season transfer market… Who knows? By the time I finish writing this, or soon afterwards, Sunderland could have clinched the signings of two strikers, a central defender and a midfielder. If so, the concerns I am about to address will […]
Sunderland AFC and me: how I’ve been brought back from the brink
Monsieur Salut writes: I often envy the lifestyles of Pete Sixsmith and Malcolm Dawson, enjoying the North East without any longer the need to do much work – though both, in their own ways, remain active – and free to pop along to any match they choose. Then I read their accounts of afternoons or […]
In conversation with Charlie Methven: (4) what is the least Sunderland should expect?
It is time to conclude our series based on (mainly) electronic conversations between Salut! Sunderland writers and Charlie Methven, executive director of the club and a minority shareholder. We thank Charlie for his time and full, diligent responses. Not every Sunderland supporter is yet convinced, either that the takeover from Ellis Short leaves Stewart Donald, […]
In conversation with Charlie Methven: (3) ‘missing out on promotion would be a failure’
Our question-and-answer discussions with Sunderland’s executive director, Charlie Methven, continues with a series of detailed points put to him by Salut! Sunderland‘s deputy editor, Malcolm Dawson. I called Malcolm’s efforts speeches followed by questions, Charlie thought “lectures” the more appropriate description while appreciating the depth of his thinking. And each ends with a highly […]
Welcome to Sunderland, Dylan McGeouch, Reece James and Jordan Hunter
Update: there is also news on possible and thoroughly welcome departures . Neither Papy Djilobodji nor Didier Ndong reported back for duty as expected – and, presumably, contracted – so while they or their agents hawk their services around other clubs, SAFC can perhaps save a little money by fining them each two weeks’ wages […]
Welcome to Tom Flanagan
The 4th signing of the summer revolution has been announced on the official website just as most of us were trying to decide if the result of the England – Belgium match was actually beneficial to the national side’s ambitions. Tom Flanagan comes to us from Burton Albion where he played mostly at full back […]
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SAFC vs Sheffield Wednesday prize Guess the Score: we’re the underdogs
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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Ground: Luton Town and Kenilworth Road
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A Long and Winding Road leads to Luton Town and a hard fought draw
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View From the North West Corner: give Catts a break
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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Team (in the League Cup): Sheffield Wednesday
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Stoke City, the U23s and the Hetton Irregulars. What more could you want on a Monday Night?
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Sheffield Wednesday Who are You?: ‘League One might be good for you. We should know’
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Welcome Jerome Sinclair. Only a loan but a striker and, at last, transfer news
Monsieur Salut offers the traditional Salut! Sunderland welcome to a new signing – Watford’s young striker Jerome Sinclair on a season-long loan deal … Like many – most? – supporters, I am less than exhilarated by loan deals. They seem to have played a significant part in our decline in recent years. But it is […]