Talking Tactics: Tottenham Hotspur (A)
Sunderland's final game of the season ended in last-minute defeat, but were Spurs good value for their win? We take a tactical eye to Sunday's proceedings at White Hart Lane.
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Talking Tactics: Southampton (H)
Sunderland inched ever closer to Premier League safety on Sunday afternoon, but could not secure the three points that would have confirmed their survival against Southampton. A 1-1 draw was more than the Black Cats deserved...
Talking Tactics: Stoke City (H)
As if writing about tactics when following Sunderland wasn't difficult enough, Monday's visit of Stoke stretched capabilities to the limits. Surviving through several heart attacks and one of the most nervy games in recent memory, here's our view...
Talking Tactics: Aston Villa (A)
Come one, come all, it's time to have a ball. Or not. Yes, contractual Roker Report obligations (or something like that) dictate that we simply can't get out of providing a tactical analysis of Monday's crushing loss at Villa Park. So come on in...
Talking Tactics: Everton (H)
Our usual tactical recap of the weekend's game details how Sunderland were able to shut out their opponents for the second game running.
Talking Tactics: Newcastle (A)
Well, yesterday was brilliant wasn't it? For those of you not watching the highlights again, here's Talking Tactics.
Talking Tactics: Chelsea (A)
Paolo Di Canio's first game as Sunderland manager ended in defeat, but there were a few positives to take from the performance. This week's Talking Tactics analyses the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Talking Tactics: Manchester United (H)
Amid the madness that has enveloped Wearside this past bank holiday weekend, it's been easy to forget that, way back on Saturday lunchtime, Sunderland went down 0-1 to the champions-elect.
Time For Sunderland To Ditch 4-4-2
Steven Fletcher's injury could prove to be an unlikely catalyst for an upturn in fortunes on Wearside but only if Martin O'Neill gets his tactics right.
Talking Tactics: Norwich City (H)
We run our tactical finetooth comb through Sunderland's latest outing - a 1-1 draw at home to Norwich City.
Talking Tactics: Queens Park Rangers (A)
Our usual Monday afternoon read looks back at the weekend's game, with a tactical recap of Sunderland's defeat at Loftus Road.
Talking Tactics: Fulham (H)
Sunderland stopped their run of Premier League defeats on Saturday, coming from behind to claim a point at home to Martin Jol's Fulham.
Talking Tactics: West Bromwich Albion (A)
We take our usual analytical look at the weekend’s game, and cast our eye over the events of Sunderland’s 2-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.
Left Back Analysis: How Rose & Colback Compare
Of Sunderland’s 26 Premier League games thus far, Danny Rose or Jack Colback has been the starting left-back on 24 occasions. In the latest of our tactical analyses, we put the position under the microscope.
Alfred N'Diaye: A Tactical Analysis
Following on from last week's look at what Danny Graham might offer Sunderland, we decided the time was right to contemplate the tactical intrigues presented by fellow new signing Alfred N'Diaye.
Talking Tactics: Arsenal (H)
Sunderland extended their winless run to three games on Saturday, with a narrow 0-1 defeat to Arsene Wenger's Gunners.
Danny Graham: A Tactical Analysis
The signing last week of Danny Graham has had plenty on Wearside wondering where the new striker may fit into the Sunderland lineup, and just exactly what the new striker himself can offer to the red and white cause.
Talking Tactics: Reading (A)
Sunderland succumbed to a disappointing 1-2 defeat the Madjeski Stadium on Saturday, as Jimmy Kebe's two goals continued Reading's revival.
Talking Tactics: Swansea City (H)
After each game game we get all nerdy and recap it looking at stats, graphs, figures and more in Talking Tactics. Here's a recap of the Swansea City game last night.
Analysis: O'Neill Pushing Johnson Further Forward
In a rare guest blog on the site we have Steve Feekins, one of the editors of FIFA.com here to take an in depth look at Adam Johnson's changing influence on the side.
Talking Tactics: Wigan Athletic (A)
Time for your usual tactical recap of the weekend’s game, with a subtle change in proceedings bringing a fifth win in eight in the league.
Talking Tactics: West Ham United (H)
Saturday saw arguably Sunderland's most assured performance of the season so far. With any nerves settled by Seb Larsson's early thunderbolt, the Black Cats controlled the game against West Ham, and were well worth their 3-0 victory.
What Can A Fletcher-Wickham Partnership Offer?
We look at what a potential partnership between Connor Wickham and Steven Fletcher could offer.
Talking Tactics: Liverpool (A)
We look back at the Liverpool game with a tactical eye. You think that might sound ridiculous given the showing, but there was more to the game than just us being complete morons.
Talking Tactics: Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Not entirely fresh on the back of their mammoth Boxing Day effort against the champions, Manchester City, Sunderland welcomed Spurs to Wearside on Saturday.
Talking Tactics: Manchester City (H)
Manchester City don't much like coming to Wearside. In their last four visits, the Premier League champions have mustered just a single point, and it was a former City player in the guise of Adam Johnson who ruined Roberto Mancini's Christmas...
