Keane tells Cats to ignore deal delay
Bardsley issues plea to Cats fans
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley has urged supporters to get fully behind the side to help arrest a poor run of form.
Holders host Robins, Histon at home
FA Cup holders Portsmouth start their defence at home to Bristol City, while Histon face Swansea after the third-round draw was made on Sunday.
Keane uncertain over Black Cats role
Sunderland boss Roy Keane admitted he cannot be certain he will wake up on Monday convinced he is still the best man for the job.
Cats collapse against Trotters
Roy Keane's increasingly precarious position as Sunderland boss took another blow on Saturday with a 4-1 Premier League home defeat to Bolton.
Pascal keen to enter Lyon's den
Pascal Chimbonda has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Lyon, amid talk the French champions are set to make a bid for the Sunderland defender.
Keane prepares to trim Cats squad
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has admitted he will be looking to offload players rather than make signings during the January transfer window.
Megson: Black Cats not in crisis
Bolton manager Gary Megson insists Roy Keane is not heading for a crisis following Sunderland's slide towards the Premier League drop zone.
Gordon ruled out of Trotters test
Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is not quite fit enough to return from injury in Saturday's clash with Bolton at the Stadium of Light.
Gordon return a tonic for Black Cats
Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is back in training after missing the last five weeks with an ankle injury - but admits 'it's early days'.
Sunderland 1 - 4 Bolton 
