New chief calls for UK government support while raising possibility of sharing factory with Chinese partner Dongfeng

The University of Sunderland’s vice-chancellor Sir David Bell has warned the Government to “tread carefully” to ensure the country remains a welcoming destination to foreign students and highlighted the “massive” annual £55m income international students bring to Sunderland.

Barnes added: "He was immense on Friday night at Coventry City. Suddenly from nowhere Sunderland have dug this out tonight and Dan Ballard has written his name in Sunderland folklore."

Nissan's new chief executive has indicated it is considering using its Sunderland plant to produce vehicles for Chinese partner, Dongfeng

Former Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has urged midfielder Jobe Bellingham to “finish the job” on Wearside amid ongoing speculation regarding his future. The teenager has enjoyed a breakout campaign at the Stadium of Light, and was named Championship Young Player of the Season following his efforts in helping the Black Cats reach the play-offs.

And then there were two sides still vying for the 20th and final place in next season's Premier League — Sheffield United vs Sunderland in the "richest game in sports," the Championship playoff final.

Sunderland anotó en las postrimerías del encuentro para vencer el viernes 2-1 al anfitrión Coventry en el partido de ida de las semifinales de los

The Sky Sports presenter and Sunderland fan sits on the board as a non-executive director, said the night was a ‘stark reminder’ of the club’s ‘unique power’. Fans had lined the streets around the Stadium to welcome the players two hours before kick, with the atmosphere in the ground up there with the best of the modern era.

Having not kicked a ball for Sunderland following his high-profile move from Liverpool in January, Jayden Danns' future is uncertain. The 19-year-old is expected to be part of Arne Slot’s pre-season squad this summer - but a loan move away from Anfield is still on the cards for the 2025/26 campaign.