Kristjaan Speaker

Sunderland’s Premier League dream was soured by infighting and boardroom interference

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Sunderland fans were angry and annoyed after the defeat to Ipswich – Joe Giddens/PA Wire Sunderland are seventh in the Championship and in the hunt for promotion to the Premier League in only their second season after League One, so why do they feel like such a difficult and unlucky football club? Those who traveled … Read more

The ‘uneasy truce’ that spelled the end for Tony Mowbray in Sunderland

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Tony Mowbray was loved by Sunderland fans after almost leading them to back-to-back promotions – Getty Images/Stu Forster Amid all the kind words and usual platitudes that form the core of an official club statement announcing a manager’s sacking, Sunderland made one thing abundantly clear: it’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman’s way or not at all. … Read more