Sunderland

Di Canio: Hard taskmaster

Di Canio to fine fat players

Paolo Di Canio says he will fine any players who break Suynderland's rules and return for pre-season even just two kilograms overweight.
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PL confirm released list

The Premier League have issued a list of players who were not offered new contracts by their clubs at the end of the 2012/13 campaign.

Mignolet: Linked with top clubs

Mignolet ready to 'step up'

Simon Mignolet's agent Nico Vaesen has revealed that the Sunderland keeper is ready to leave the Black Cats in search of European football.

Di Canio: Causing a stir

Bramble slams Di Canio

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has criticised boss Paolo di Canio, saying he has a lot to learn in terms of managing his players.

Di Canio: Wants  to keep squad nucleus

Di Canio plans to keep stars

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio insists he has no intention of selling any of his star players in the upcoming transfer window.

Di Canio: Task master

Di Canio to focus on fitness

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio intends to raise the level of his Black Cats squad's fitness to heights never before seen on Wearside.

PFA warning for Di Canio

The PFA have warned Paulo Di Canio over his abuse of club discipline after the Sunderland boss handed out several fines to his players.

Tottenham 1-0 Sunderland

Gareth Bale's last-minute winner wasn't enough for Spurs, who failed to qualify for the Champions League despite beating Sunderland.

Tottenham v Sunderland

Tottenham's Champions League hopes come down to the final day of the season at home to Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.

Di Canio: I will slap Wickham

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has warned Connor Wickham that he would be willing to 'slap' the striker to make him realise his full potential.

Sunderland 1-1 Southampton

A 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light leaves Southampton all but safe, but Sunderland remain in Premier League danger.

Sunderland v Southampton

Sunderland can all but secure their Premier League status when they welcome Southampton to the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.

Di Canio hails 'crucial' point

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio was relieved his relegation-threatened side could salvage a point from Monday's 1-1 draw with Stoke.

Sunderland 1-1 Stoke

John O'Shea's second half equaliser secured ten-man Sunderland a vital point in a 1-1 draw against Stoke City.

Di Canio: I will lead my team

Paolo Di Canio has dismissed the need for a sports psychologist at Sunderland, preferring instead to motivate his players himself.

Table

Barclays Premier League

  Teams P Pts
1 Arsenal 0 0
2 A Villa 0 0
3 Cardiff 0 0
4 Chelsea 0 0
5 C Palace 0 0
6 Everton 0 0
7 Fulham 0 0
8 Hull City 0 0
9 Liverpool 0 0
10 Man City 0 0
11 Man Utd 0 0
12 Newcastle 0 0
13 Norwich 0 0
14 Southamptn 0 0
15 Stoke City 0 0
16 Sunderland 0 0
17 Swansea 0 0
18 Tottenham 0 0
19 West Brom 0 0
20 West Ham 0 0
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Fixtures
Results
Monday 17th June
FIFA Confederations Cup
Tahiti 1 - 6 Nigeria
Sunday 16th June
FIFA Confederations Cup
Spain 2 - 1 Uruguay
Mexico 1 - 2 Italy
Saturday 15th June
International Match
China PR 1 - 5 Thailand
Guatemala 0 - 4 Argentina
FIFA Confederations Cup
Brazil 3 - 0 Japan
Friday 14th June
International Match
Moldova 2 - 1 Kyrgyzstan
Wednesday 12th June
International Match
Spain 2 - 0 Rep of Ireland
FIFA World Cup CONCACAF Qualifying
USA 2 - 0 Panama
Mexico 0 - 0 Costa Rica
Stats
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