David Moyes seems to have truly lost plot and looks unable to ‘slap’ himself out of quagmire

Striker scores twice from the spot to earn Sunderland a priceless and deserved point

Sunderland’s woes bring much pleasure to the Newcastle faithful in topsy-turvy rivalry

Black Cats owner Ellis Short given urgent reminder that investment is needed before transfer deadline

Talks over compensation package for Sunderland delay announcement of new deal

The club want a swift resolution and are disappointed at no official contact from FA

English FA keen to speak to Sunderland manager and USA boss Jürgen Klinsmann

Sam Allardyce’s side already in trouble but sex scandal may have its own lasting effects

Allardyce: ‘I hope to be able to help to bring the stability and success that everyone wants’

‘I have made the decision after only eight games to give time to turn things around’

Leicester City top the league after West Ham win while Swansea dominate Newcastle

Former Dutch manager persuaded to have re-think by Ellis Short

The transfer window opens in a month’s time, who needs to sign what, team-by-team

Arsenal trip sees club seeking one more point to ensure survival in Premier League

Ireland’s defence will have to watch out for 21-year-old striker during Aviva clash

Former Holland and Rangers boss replaces Gus Poyet at Stadium of Light until end of season

Negotiations underway to bring Dick Advocaat in as new boss at the Stadium of Light

Uruguayan will be shown Stadium of Light door following 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa

Anglo loans secured against well- known Dublin pubs

Highly self-critical and self-aware, Roy Keane’s autobiography-as-confessional delivers wit and wisdom – of sorts – but fails to break the sports book mould

The former Ireland captain on John Hartson’s diet, Dancing Queen, Robbie Savage and Rebel rousing

Refurbishment of high-spec office in Cork allows for firm’s expansion

Two centres in North have footfall of 14.8m people a year

Club moves to secure manager after Uruguayan’s heroics in averting relegation

His radio chat with Today FM’s Ray D’Arcy suggests he’s not equipped to handle new shift in player power

Private equity firm founded by Sunderland football club owner Ellis Short

Lone Star paid 60-65 cent in euro when bank’s own original estmate was 74 cent

Lone Star acquires €6.7 billion of loans in biggest deal since Anglo was nationalised

Lists of ‘sensitive’ customers includes Seán Quinn, Keith Wood and Pat Kenny

Don’t let the smile and jokes of the new Ireland manager fool you

Liverpool loanee scores winner to offer Sunderland much-needed Premier League succour

Former Brighton manager tasked with getting the club out of relegation zone

Belgian teenager earns vital three points for Moyes’s misfiring side

John O’Shea calls on players to look forward after Paolo Di Danio’s departure and dig themselves out of trouble

Uruguayan’s representatives have been contacted as Mackems seek to replace Di Canio

The Irishman is adamant that the Black Cats need high quality replacement to succeed Di Canio

Problems exacerbated by failure to remove two major dissenters

Paolo Di Canio sacked on Sunday night after poor start to the season

Finnan to be partner with UK-based private equity fund and managing director of Irish arm

Former Black Cats manager says he deserved the chance to stave off relegation once again