Speakman departs, Muñoz bids knocked back
After earlier Sunderland interest, Juventus defender Lloyd Kelly is now linked with Liverpool and Tottenham, with Juve valuing him at €40-50m.
Prediction tips Sunderland to beat Oxford and reach the FA Cup fifth round, with the Black Cats fancied for a routine away win. Livescore
Profile of Dennis Tueart, a ‘right-footed left winger’ who starred in Sunderland’s 1973 FA Cup triumph before joining Manchester City, noted for pace, goals and Wembley heroics.
Sunderland bid €20m then €25m plus Eliezer Mayenda loan for Osasuna’s Víctor Muñoz, but player and club rejected, pointing to his €40m clause. Offers were verbal and came late in January.
Kristjaan Speakman leaves after driving Sunderland’s rebuild and promotions. Writers cite Florent Ghisolfi’s rise and Premier League ruthlessness as reasons, praising Speakman’s success and legacy.
Ronald Koeman praises Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey’s form, keeping him in contention for a Netherlands recall amid injuries to rivals.
A fan recalls falling for Sunderland on 14 February 1976 at Stoke, captivated by the away end. The tie ended 0-0, Sunderland won the Roker replay 2-1 before a quarter-final defeat to Crystal Palace.
