BRUCE LAUDS GOAL-HERO BENT
Post-match reaction to Sunderland's 3-1 victory over Birmingham.
REPORT:Bent bags brace as Cats beat Blues
Darren Bent smashed through the 20-goal barrier as Sunderland survived a second-half fightback to beat Birmingham 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland 3 Birmingham 1
Barclays Premier League at the Stadium Of Light.
BRUCE LOOKING UP THE TABLE
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is urging his players to set their sights on a top-10 finish.
BLACK CATS WAIT FOR KENWYNE JONES
Teams news for Saturday's clash between Sunderland and Birmingham.
STEVE BRUCE KEEN ON ALAN HUTTON DEAL
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce would be interested in signing Alan Hutton on a permanent basis.
BRUCE PONDERS MENSAH PUZZLE
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will monitor the fitness of John Mensah for the rest of the season.
FULOP TO LEAVE BLACK CATS
Sunderland's Marton Fulop has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.
WALTON REVEALS STADIUM OF LIGHT PLAN
Chief executive Steve Walton admits Sunderland could sell the naming rights to the Stadium of Light.
JONES BOOST FOR SUNDERLAND
Kenwyne Jones will play a part in Sunderland's run-in after being spared a spell on the sidelines.
TAINIO KEEPING OPTIONS OPEN
Teemu Tainio is "open-minded" on his future but is keen to make the most of his time at Birmingham.
BRUCE DELIGHTED WITH MENSAH
Steve Bruce had paid tribute to defender John Mensah's role in Sunderland's recent improvement.
GORDON: BLACK CATS ON RIGHT TRACK
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is confident Sunderland are moving in the right direction.
REPORT:Johnson pearler earns City a point
Adam Johnson hit a terrific injury-time equaliser as Manchester City grabbed a 1-1 draw at Sunderland to maintain their Champions League hopes.
MANCINI: JOHNSON MIGHT NOT BE READY
Post-match reaction to the 1-1 draw between Sunderland and Manchester City.
Sunderland 1 Manchester City 1
Barclays Premier League at the Stadium of Light.
BENT WARNING FOR TEAM-MATES
Darren Bent has warned his Sunderland team-mates they are far from out of trouble.
QUINN ADVOCATES STRICTER REGULATION
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn supports more stringent financial constraints for clubs.
SUNDERLAND DUO HAPPY AT IPSWICH
Steve Bruce says Sunderland's Daryl Murphy and David Healy are "happy" at Ipswich.
QUINN SALUTES SHORT SUPPORT
Chairman Niall Quinn says owner Ellis Short is "Sunderland through and through".
TOURE PUSHING FOR CITY START
Team news for Sunday's clash between Sunderland and Manchester City.
BRUCE BACKED BY QUINN
Steve Bruce has been told he will keep his job even if Sunderland are relegated.
MENSAH KEEN ON SUNDERLAND MOVE
On-loan Sunderland defender John Mensah has admitted he would like to sign a permanent deal.
BENT: SHORT CHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE
Darren Bent has revealed a visit by owner Ellis Short galvanised Sunderland against Bolton.
BENT TO THE RESCUE FOR BRUCE
Steve Bruce was a relieved man after seeing Darren Bent fire Sunderland to a crucial win over Bolton.
