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What a night! Sunderland delivered. We reflect on the Europa League opener at the Stadium of Light and a night for the ages on Wearside. We talk Enzo Le Fee, Regis Le Bris' selection, Kevin Danso and look ahead to the weekend trip to Manchester City. 👓 A HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS COSTSPEX OPTICIANS. FOR THE BEST SERVICE IN THE NORTH EAST, VISIT THE DURHAM STORE OR CALL 0191 3863517. VISIT THE WEBSITE HERE. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £1 A WEEK HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook : WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Here we go, then! It's Europa League time. Sunderland kick off their European campaign at home to AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night. We preview the game and the occasion and reflect on Sunderland's incredible climb from League One into Europe. 👓 A HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS COSTSPEX OPTICIANS. FOR THE BEST SERVICE IN THE NORTH EAST, VISIT THE DURHAM STORE OR CALL 0191 3863517. VISIT THE WEBSITE HERE. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £1 A WEEK HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

We sat down with Florent Ghisolfi ahead of Sunderland's Carabao Cup victory over Hull City in midweek. The director of football discussed the pursuit of Malick Fofana, Chemsdine Talbi's situation and Juan Angulo. We reflect on our chat with Ghisolfi, look back on the Hull win and preview a huge week for the Black Cats. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £1 A WEEK HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

And breathe...! It was the most dramatic transfer deadline day for Sunderland but it ended with success as Malick Fofana completed his move from Lyon. We reflect on the incredible deadline day developments and the deals that did and didn't happen. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

It promises to be a busy and fascinating final few days of the summer transfer window on Wearside. Jack Grealish, Igor Paixão, Geny Catamo - who will end up at the Stadium of Light? We bring you the latest on the transfer front as of Thursday afternoon, and also discuss Everton's reported interest in Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor's new contract. We also reflect on the weekend defeat to Ipswich. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Here we go, then! Sunderland are kicking off their Premier League campaign at Ipswich Town this weekend. How will the season play out? Where will the Black Cats finish? How will they fare in Europe? We offer our predictions, and we also update you on the latest with Dayann Methalie and Sunderland's transfer picture. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Another week has passed without Sunderland making a signing, so what's the latest on the transfer front at the Stadium of Light? How many signings do we think will arrive? And when can the Black Cats expect to make a breakthrough? We reflect on the win over Lens last week, look ahead to the final pre-season friendly at Rennes and predict the starting XI at Ipswich in the first Premier League game of the season. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Sunderland are continuing to push for more signings, with Thomas Meunier so far the only new recruit this summer. The Black Cats clearly want and need more through the door, but we discuss why there's no need to panic at this stage. We assess the players Sunderland want, the areas that will be strengthened and talk about the future of several figures in Regis Le Bris' squad. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Sunderland's pre-season started with a comfortable win at York City, with the squad then heading out to the USA for their summer tour. Regis Le Bris has named a 26-man squad for the trip, with some of the internationals set to join this weekend. So what have we learnt in the past week about Sunderland's team and transfer plans? 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Sunderland are up and running in the transfer window with the capture of Thomas Meunier. We discuss the arrival of the experienced Belgian defender, and also assess Sunderland's next move in the market. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Granit Xhaka is going nowhere! We react to developments in the last week and discuss the events that led to the captain's Sunderland decision. We also reflect on the arrival of Jose Fonte, Eliezer Mayenda's exit and assess the state of play in the transfer market. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook : WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Granit Xhaka's Sunderland future has been plunged into doubt after Chelsea's interest in the captain emerged. So what happens next? Scott Wilson and Dom Shaw discuss at length . 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £3 FOR THREE MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

We were at the Stadium of Light this week to sit down with Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi and interim chief executive Tom Burwell. We discuss what came out of the interviews, including Sunderland's summer transfer strategy, stance on exits, financial position and much more. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £3 FOR THREE MONTHS OR £39 FOR THE FULL YEAR HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Sunderland remain in discussions with Lutsharel Geertruida's representatives over a permanent move for the defender. But with other clubs interested and with Geertruida now away at the World Cup, what happens next? We discuss the Dutchman and also assess the other talking points to come out of the retained list this week. And we discuss Sunderland's strategy when it comes to incomings this summer. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Sunderland are preparing for the summer transfer window after their stunning first campaign back in the Premier League. Regis Le Bris' squad will be strengthened by new recruits this summer, but what about exits? Dom and Scott run through the squad and discuss potential departures. 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £4 TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

What a day. What a season. What a side. What a manager. The dust has now settled on one of the great days and occasions at the Stadium of Light. We reflect on the brilliant win over Chelsea and look back on what has been a remarkable campaign. And we take an early look ahead at next season's Europa League campaign and discuss what qualification means for the summer transfer planning. 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE HERE FOLLOW: X : @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Europe is on for Sunderland! Beat Chelsea on the final day and the Black Cats could well have secured their place in the UEFA Conference League or Europa League next season. We look ahead to this weekend and discuss what Sunderland need - and why we're confident it will work out. We also reflect on the win over Everton and numerous talking points to come from the success at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

We talk transfers in our latest episode as we look ahead to the summer transfer window and the players who are likely to leave Sunderland. We also look back on the draw with Wolves and discuss Dan Ballard's sending off, and preview the visit of Manchester United this weekend. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE FOR JUST £5 HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Sunderland head to Wolves this weekend looking to bounce back after the Nottingham Forest disaster last time out. We reflect on that heavy defeat and discuss why the trip to Molineux will tell us an awful lot about the Black Cats and what happens next. We also discuss Nordi Mukiele's response to fans and look ahead to the summer transfer window. 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE HERE. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial

Sunderland host Nottingham Forest on Friday night knowing a win will lift them joint seventh in the Premier League table. We look ahead to that game, and also discuss the report this week claiming Regis Le Bris' job could be at risk this summer if the Black Cats fail to qualify for Europe. We discuss Sunderland's stance and how Le Bris reacted to the claims . 🚨 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE HERE FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun / @domshawecho / @scottwilsonecho Facebook : WeAreSunderlandOfficial