Ellis Short
Stewart Donald consortium completes Sunderland takeover
A consortium led by Stewart Donald officially completes the takeover of Sunderland after the deal was ratified by the EFL.
May 21, 16:46
Stewart Donald close to completing Sunderland takeover
An international consortium led by Stewart Donald is close to completing a takeover of League One-bound Sunderland.
May 18, 22:14
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland relegation to League One is catastrophic'
Former Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill believes that their relegation to League One is "catastrophic" but hopes that new owners can inspire a recovery.
May 1, 20:20
Gus Poyet defends Sunderland chairman Ellis Short
Former Sunderland boss Gus Poyet insists that Ellis Short is not to blame for the club's back-to-back relegations.
May 1, 15:49
Report: Sunderland line up Kevin Phillips appointment
A report claims that former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips is in line to take over as Black Cats boss following the dismissal of Chris Coleman.
May 1, 12:42
Robbie Stockdale takes temporary charge of Sunderland
Robbie Stockdale is named as a Sunderland's interim manager while the club's takeover is ratified.
Apr 30, 19:38
Ellis Short agrees to sale of Sunderland
Sunderland owner Ellis Short agrees a deal to sell the club after back-to-back relegations consigned them to League One football next season.
Apr 29, 13:10
Sunderland takeover deal close to completion?
Sunderland legend Michael Gray assures fans that a takeover deal for the club could be announced soon.
Apr 28, 13:45
Chris Coleman: 'Sunderland are in a dark place'
Sunderland manager Chris Coleman admits that the club are in a dark place and suggests that a lack of communication from owner Ellis Short has not helped the situation.
Apr 26, 18:28
Martin Bain: 'Ellis Short will not put Sunderland into administration'
Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain insists that owner Ellis Short will not put the club into administration despite the Black Cats' descent into League One.
Apr 25, 21:14
Chris Coleman 'wants Sunderland stay despite relegation'
Sunderland boss Chris Coleman is reportedly keen to stay at the club despite their relegation to League One.
Apr 24, 11:36
Report: Two offers on table for League One-bound Sunderland
A report claims that a consortium headed by Hull FC supremo Adam Pearson is in the running to purchase Sunderland from Ellis Short.
Apr 24, 09:45
Sunderland publish statement admitting to "period of uncertainty"
Sunderland, who will play next season in League One following back-to-back relegations, admit that the club is in the midst of a "period of uncertainty".
Apr 22, 13:44
Irish businessman William O'Brien linked with Sunderland takeover
Businessman William O'Brien reportedly lines up a bid to buy Championship outfit Sunderland.
Apr 7, 23:00
Niall Quinn denies he is part of consortium trying to buy Sunderland
Niall Quinn denies reports that he is involved in a consortium looking to buy Sunderland.
Mar 28, 21:21
Niall Quinn 'in Sunderland takeover talks'
Niall Quinn is reportedly in talks over the takeover of Sunderland from current owner Ellis Short.
Mar 26, 10:36
Report: Ellis Short willing to give Sunderland away for free
Sunderland owner Ellis Short is reportedly prepared to give the club away for free if a buyer can be found to take on the struggling Championship outfit's debt.
Feb 22, 19:34
Sunderland 'up for sale for £50m'
Sunderland owner Ellis Short is reportedly prepared to accept £50m for the troubled Championship side.
Feb 21, 09:30
Karren Brady: 'I have sympathy for Sunderland owner Ellis Short'
West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady sympathises with under-fire Sunderland owner Ellis Short and believes that the American has tried hard to satisfy the club's fans.
Feb 11, 20:23
Sam Allardyce urges Sunderland owner Ellis Short to sell up
Sam Allardyce describes former club Sunderland's plight as "tragic" and insists that the only way it will end is if owner Ellis Short sells the club.
Nov 7, 15:25
Ellis Short: 'Simon Grayson record not acceptable'
Sunderland owner Ellis Short states that former manager Simon Grayson's record in the Championship this season was 'not acceptable' following the sacking of the 47-year-old.
Nov 3, 20:18
Report: Ellis Short slashes Sunderland asking price to £57m
Sunderland owner Ellis Short reportedly drops his asking price for the club to £57m and may consider selling Lamine Kone, Jack Rodwell and Didier Ndong in January.
Oct 13, 20:49
Simon Grayson: Sunderland finances "no great surprise"
Sunderland manager Simon Grayson admits that he was fully aware of the club's financial situation before he agreed to take the job.
Sep 19, 15:21
Sunderland CEO: 'We made mistakes'
Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain admits that the club "made mistakes" in the run-up to their relegation from the Premier League.
Sep 19, 15:10
David Moyes: 'I shouldn't have taken Sunderland job'
Former Sunderland manager David Moyes says that he would not have taken the Black Cats job had he been made aware of the club's financial situation.
Sep 2, 11:17
Sunderland pull out of takeover talks
Sunderland announce that owner Ellis Short will remain in charge of the club after takeover talks broke down with another interested party.
Jun 29, 13:06
Jurgen Klinsmann denies rumours he could become Sunderland boss
Jurgen Klinsmann rules himself out of contention for the managerial vacancy at Sunderland.
Jun 27, 11:35
Fan trio withdraw interest in purchasing Sunderland
A Sunderland-supporting trio in the running to purchase the club from Ellis Short have pulled out, leaving just one interested party.
Jun 21, 19:22
Report: Sunderland close to finalising £100m takeover deal
Ellis Short is reportedly on the brink of selling Sunderland in a deal worth £100m, with two parties willing to meet his asking price.
Jun 20, 16:32
Sunderland 'prepared to accept cut-price £85m to sell club'
A report claims that Ellis Short is locked in talks with two potential buyers and could offload Sunderland for a cut-price fee of £85m.
Jun 18, 14:37
Sunderland put manager search on hold
Sunderland announce that they have put their search for a new manager on hold while talks are ongoing over the sale of the club.
Jun 16, 15:53
Paul Lambert added to Sunderland's managerial wishlist?
Paul Lambert joins the list of potential candidates to take over at Sunderland, a fortnight on from losing his job as Wolverhampton Wanderers boss.
Jun 11, 12:20
Sunderland close to German takeover?
Sunderland owner Ellis Short is said to be close to selling the club to a "mystery" German company.
Jun 9, 13:15
Derek McInnes 'seeking assurances from Sunderland over transfer budget'
A report claims that Derek McInnes will leave Aberdeen for Sunderland if he is given financial backing this summer, with talks planned for later this week.
Jun 5, 20:06
Kevin Phillips emerges as early favourite for Sunderland job
Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips - now a coach at Derby County - emerges as the early favourite to replace David Moyes at the Stadium of Light.
May 22, 18:59
Ellis Short: 'David Moyes has left Sunderland without receiving compensation'
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short reveals that manager David Moyes has opted to leave the Stadium of Light without receiving any financial compensation.
May 22, 17:23
David Moyes resigns as Sunderland boss
Sunderland announce that David Moyes has resigned from his position as manager after their relegation to the Championship.
May 22, 17:04
David Moyes: 'Sunderland relegation has not damaged my reputation'
David Moyes is adamant that his reputation as a manager has not been damaged by failing to save Sunderland from relegation to the Championship.
May 15, 16:35
David Moyes to stay on as Sunderland manager
David Moyes confirms that he will stay on as Sunderland manager next season, despite the club's relegation from the Premier League.
May 5, 10:39
David Moyes 'to overhaul Sunderland squad'
Sunderland boss David Moyes reportedly tells Black Cats chairman Ellis Short that he wants "an entirely new team" for the 2017-18 Championship season.
May 4, 15:30
