The businessmen, who is chairman and majority stakeholder in Sunderland, said his 11-year-old daughter had been approached by three fans at a bus stop near to his Oxfordshire home, who were angry at reports he had taken money out of the club.

Donald 'desperate' to sell Sunderland

The Premier League announced on Friday it had agreed with the FA and English Football League to postpone the professional game until April.

North East football clubs fall victim to coronavirus suspension

Sunderland Football Club is close to being taken over by a major American investment firm, ITV News understands.

Sunderland reportedly close to being taken over by an American investment firm

The Black Cats face Charlton Athletic in the League 1 Playoff Final, with the winners promoted to the Championship.

League One play-off final: Sunderland fans give us their pre-match predictions

Sunderland AFC have completed the signing of Will Grigg from Wigan Athletic.

Will Grigg signs deal with Sunderland

The 60-year-old man has been released under investigation by police, and has been suspended by the football club.

Sunderland AFC staff member arrested on suspicion of 'sexual grooming' of boy

Jack Ross’ Sunderland will kick-off their 2018-19 Sky Bet League One campaign against Charlton Athletic at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland League One fixture list for 2018/19 season

Jack Ross opens up on why he took on the job as the new Black Cats manager. 

Jack Ross reveals why he took on the job as Sunderland manager


Black Cats midfielder Darron Gibson was involved in a crash with four parked cars on Saturday 17 March. 

Sunderland suspends Gibson after drink driving charge

Stadium of Light staff have a special warm-room complete with places to sleep, hot food and hot drinks for those in need of shelter.

Stadium of Light opens doors to homeless

Sunderland take on Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light on Saturday with Chris Coleman saying it's not a derby match

Sunderland v Middlesbrough (just don't call it a derby)

Chris Coleman says it's up to Jack Rodwell to prove he wants to play a part in Sunderland's Championship relegation battle.

"Not yet had a knock on my door"

Sunderland AFC have completed the loan signing of both Middlesbrough FC striker Ashley Fletcher and Cardiff City keeper, Lee Camp.

Two new Sunderland loan deals

Chris Coleman's Sunderland rescue mission began with defeat as the Black Cats went down 2-1 at Aston Villa.

Chris Coleman: We must fight back, 'by hook or by crook'

New Sunderland boss Chris Coleman has insisted he left his job as Wales manager with no bitterness.

Tyne Tees Sunderland Afc