A beleaguered Phil Bardsley is said to be ready to try and fight for his Sunderland future. But is this kind of desire only kicking in during desperate times not indicative of the wider problems at the Stadium of Light?
Paolo Di Canio's rants may be Christmas come early for the media, but talk of an explosion of controversy at the Stadium of Light have been greatly overstated, writes Stephen Goldsmith.
Several Sunderland players, including Phil Bardsley have bravely complained to the PFA against Di Canio's Fascist regime. May their struggle be glorious.
The teamsheets have been turned in for the final time this season, so here's how Paolo Di Canio's side lineup against a Champions League chasing Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane this afternoon.
This just won Twitter - for the day, the week, and maybe more. Phil is sat on sofa singing Jason puncheon he went 4 a shit!!!!! Ha ha Jason puncheon he shits wen he wants! Haha x — Tanya...
Sunderland look set to announce another friendly game, away at Histon this coming Monday night. Their manager Dennis Greene seems confident it will be a strong Sunderland team too.
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