The Latest Breaking News from Kristjaan Speakman

Quietly ruthless Régis Le Bris ready to lead revived Sunderland into Europa League

Head coach’s signing of Enzo Le Fée sparked chain of events leading to promotion and European qualification

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Integrated training, smart data and shrewd selling: why Sunderland are thriving

The men’s and women’s teams are performing at a once-mocked club now setting standards admired around Europe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka wants to make 'new history' after sealing Premier League return

Xhaka is back in England after joining Sunderland for £17.3m

Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025

Sunderland appoint Michael Beale as manager until summer 2026

Sunderland have appointed Michael Beale as Tony Mowbray’s successor on a two-and-a-half-year contract

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Ex-Rangers boss Michael Beale appointed Sunderland head coach

Ex-Rangers boss Michael Beale appointed Sunderland head coach.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

Sunderland back to winning ways as Ballard helps sink West Brom

Goals from Dan Ballard and Dan Neil gave Sunderland a 2-1 win against West Brom, who scored in the 86th-minute through Brandon Thomas-Asante

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023

If Sunderland are more than a project club where’s the proven centre-forward?

The Championship team have four new signings up front and none have scored, leaving a young, exciting squad lacking edge – and a manager

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Tony Mowbray hoping for clarity soon over Ross Stewart's Sunderland future as uncertainty drags on

Ross Stewart has yet to agree a new deal with the Black Cats and is in the final 12 months of his current contract

Chronicle Live · Jul 12, 2023

Sunderland transfer chief explains Manchester United's plan for Leeds United-linked Amad

Sunderland do not expect Amad to be playing in the Championship next season, either on Wearside or anywhere else

Leeds Live · Jul 5, 2023

Kristjaan Speakman refuses to discuss bids for Ross Stewart but says the striker wants to stay

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart is keen to stay on Wearside according to Kristjaan Speakman, although a new contract has yet to be agreed

Chronicle Live · Jul 5, 2023