Sunderland’s York opener, first signing and membership row
Birthday tribute to Lutsharel Geertruida, who impressed on loan at Sunderland with versatility, key displays at Chelsea, Newcastle and in the run-in as the Lads clinched European football.
Podcast previews Sunderland’s pre-season opener at York, reacts to first summer signing, Pembele’s exit, links to Meunier, England chat, and the ongoing membership scheme controversy.
Opinion piece urges West Ham to prioritise Brighton’s Ibrahim Osman over Sunderland’s Simon Adingra, with Birmingham also keen, outlining Osman’s loan form and suitability for Nuno’s winger system.
An American Sunderland fan recalls the 2023 US tour, meeting Tony Mowbray and players, bonding with fellow Black Cats, and joining the North American Supporters Association.
Ex-Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman says he needed a break after six intense years that took the Black Cats from League One to the Premier League, with European qualification coming shortly after his departure, before joining Copenhagen to lead their rebuild.
