Sunderland’s Cirkin linked with QPR, Geertruida earns Netherlands call
Obituary of Billy Bingham, Sunderland winger from 1950-1958 with 227 games and 47 goals, later a renowned Northern Ireland manager who led World Cup runs in 1982 and 1986.
Lutsharel Geertruida, on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig, loses Feyenoord and Liverpool options after managerial exits. Sunderland will not keep him, so he will decide his future after the World Cup.
Podcast chats with fans Andy and Renata on moving from Melbourne to follow Sunderland in 25/26, season highlights, life in the north east and supporting the Lads from Australia.
Netherlands drop Jurrien Timber with a groin injury. Lutsharel Geertruida is called up by Ronald Koeman ahead of June World Cup games, with fixtures against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
Report cards on Sunderland signings: Xhaka hailed as transformative, Brobbey impresses, Sadiki shines, Diarra mixed, Talbi key goals, injuries hamper Angulo and Ta Bi, Adingra loaned to Monaco.
Feature on the German Black Cats and the Essen-Sunderland town twinning, covering fan trips, links with Rot-Weiss Essen and plans for matches, cultural exchanges and International Fans’ Weekend.
Sunderland enter a three-club battle for Arne Engels, with the Scottish Premiership midfielder keen to leave and a fee potentially above £25m.
QPR are urged to sign departing Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin on a free, seen as a better option than returning loanee Rhys Norrington-Davies despite expected Championship interest.
