Ellis Short
Sunderland pull out of takeover talks
Sunderland announce that owner Ellis Short will remain in charge of the club after takeover talks broke down with another interested party.13:06
Jurgen Klinsmann denies rumours he could become Sunderland boss
Jurgen Klinsmann rules himself out of contention for the managerial vacancy at Sunderland.Jun 27, 11:35
Fan trio withdraw interest in purchasing Sunderland
A Sunderland-supporting trio in the running to purchase the club from Ellis Short have pulled out, leaving just one interested party.Jun 21, 19:22
Report: Sunderland close to finalising £100m takeover deal
Ellis Short is reportedly on the brink of selling Sunderland in a deal worth £100m, with two parties willing to meet his asking price.Jun 20, 16:32
Sunderland 'prepared to accept cut-price £85m to sell club'
A report claims that Ellis Short is locked in talks with two potential buyers and could offload Sunderland for a cut-price fee of £85m.Jun 18, 14:37
Paul Lambert added to Sunderland's managerial wishlist?
Paul Lambert joins the list of potential candidates to take over at Sunderland, a fortnight on from losing his job as Wolverhampton Wanderers boss.Jun 11, 12:20
Sunderland close to German takeover?
Sunderland owner Ellis Short is said to be close to selling the club to a "mystery" German company.Jun 9, 13:15
Derek McInnes 'seeking assurances from Sunderland over transfer budget'
A report claims that Derek McInnes will leave Aberdeen for Sunderland if he is given financial backing this summer, with talks planned for later this week.Jun 5, 20:06
Kevin Phillips emerges as early favourite for Sunderland job
Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips - now a coach at Derby County - emerges as the early favourite to replace David Moyes at the Stadium of Light.May 22, 18:59
Ellis Short: 'David Moyes has left Sunderland without receiving compensation'
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short reveals that manager David Moyes has opted to leave the Stadium of Light without receiving any financial compensation.May 22, 17:23
David Moyes resigns as Sunderland boss
Sunderland announce that David Moyes has resigned from his position as manager after their relegation to the Championship.May 22, 17:04
David Moyes: 'Sunderland relegation has not damaged my reputation'
David Moyes is adamant that his reputation as a manager has not been damaged by failing to save Sunderland from relegation to the Championship.May 15, 16:35
David Moyes to stay on as Sunderland manager
David Moyes confirms that he will stay on as Sunderland manager next season, despite the club's relegation from the Premier League.May 5, 10:39
David Moyes 'to overhaul Sunderland squad'
Sunderland boss David Moyes reportedly tells Black Cats chairman Ellis Short that he wants "an entirely new team" for the 2017-18 Championship season.May 4, 15:30
Ellis Short "truly sorry" for Sunderland relegation
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short says sorry to the club's fans for their relegation from the Premier League, accepting that "mistakes have been made" during his ownership.Apr 29, 21:22
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League contest between Sunderland and Manchester United.Apr 7, 15:17
Football Association to quiz David Moyes, Sunderland over "slap" comment
The Football Association will quiz both David Moyes and Sunderland after the Black Cats boss told a female reporter that she "might get a slap".Apr 3, 16:29
Report: David Moyes has full backing of Sunderland board
David Moyes will reportedly not be sacked by Sunderland during the two-week international break, as he is still being backed to turn around the club's fortunes.Mar 20, 22:25
David Moyes hints at January business for Sunderland
Sunderland manager David Moyes hints that the club will be able to sign players in the January transfer window despite their financial concerns.Dec 30, 21:04
Martin Bain: Sunderland January spending will be "very, very limited"
Sunderland's spending capabilities during the January transfer window will be "very, very limited", Black Cats chief executive Martin Bain warns.Dec 13, 18:50
Sunderland owner Ellis Short 'enlists help of New York firm to advertise club'
Sunderland owner Ellis Short is working alongside New York-based firm Inner Circle Sports to help sell the club, according to reports.Dec 1, 16:41
David Moyes: 'I have backing from Sunderland chairman Ellis Short'
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that he has the backing of chairman Ellis Short, despite the club sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table.Nov 4, 13:29
Preview: Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Pep Guardiola's first match in the Premier League as Manchester City play Sunderland.Aug 12, 14:31
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short "delighted" with David Moyes capture
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short says that his club are "absolutely delighted" to have been able to bring David Moyes to the Stadium of Light.Jul 23, 12:27
Ellis Short: 'David Moyes has been on my radar for last five appointments'
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short says that David Moyes has been his preferred choice to become the club's manager during the last five appointments.Jul 23, 10:19
David Moyes in line to replace Sam Allardyce at Sunderland?
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes is reportedly the favourite to replace Sam Allardyce at Sunderland.Jul 21, 10:13
Sunderland players 'prepared for Sam Allardyce exit'
Sunderland's players and officials are bracing themselves for Sam Allardyce to depart for the England job in the coming days, according to a report.Jul 15, 11:02
David Moyes lined up to replace Sam Allardyce at Sunderland?
A report claims that former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes is the man Sunderland owner Ellis Short will turn to should Sam Allardyce leave the club.Jul 13, 19:10
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland's a challenging job, but I have experience to cope'
Sam Allardyce says that he can handle the "challenging job" of managing Sunderland, who have not won any of their eight Premier League games.Oct 9, 18:57
Sunderland confirm appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager
Sunderland confirm the appointment of Sam Allardyce as the club's new manager on a two-year deal.Oct 9, 18:26
Report: Sunderland owner Ellis Short in talks with Sam Allardyce
Sunderland owner Ellis Short is in the UK to hold talks with Sam Allardyce over securing his services as manager at the Stadium of Light, according to reports.Oct 8, 22:59
Roy Keane criticises Sunderland hierarchy following Dick Advocaat exit
Roy Keane says that Sunderland's board need to take a "good look at themselves" following Dick Advocaat's departure.Oct 7, 08:02
Former USA coach Bob Bradley 'in the frame for Sunderland job'
Former USA coach Bob Bradley is the latest name to be linked with the Sunderland job.Oct 6, 23:37
Report: David Moyes turns down Sunderland approach
A report suggests that Real Sociedad boss David Moyes has rebuffed an approach from Sunderland to become their new head coach following Dick Advocaat's departure.Oct 6, 01:54
Dick Advocaat departure leaves uncertain future for Sunderland
Sports Mole looks at the uncertain future of Sunderland following the resignation of Dick Advocaat, just eight games into the Premier League season.Oct 5, 19:35
Harry Redknapp plays down Sunderland link
Harry Redknapp denies that he has been contacted regarding the managerial vacancy at Sunderland.Oct 5, 10:14
Report: Sunderland want Burnley manager Sean Dyche to replace Dick Advocaat
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short is reportedly keen to replace Dick Advocaat with Burnley manager Sean Dyche, while Nigel Pearson is also a candidate for the job.Oct 4, 22:56
Dick Advocaat resigns as Sunderland manager
Sunderland confirm that Dick Advocaat has left his position as the club's head coach and has departed the Stadium of Light.Oct 4, 13:36
Report: Dick Advocaat to leave Sunderland after West Ham United match
A report suggests that Dick Advocaat will leave his role as Sunderland manager no matter what the outcome of their Premier League clash against West Ham United.Oct 2, 19:53
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's Premier League action
In his weekly column for Sports Mole, Sam Matterface pays particular attention to the plights of Newcastle United and Sunderland.Sep 22, 14:35