Dan Ballard: Everything we know about Sunderland star’s injury, including return timeline
Dan Ballard’s hamstring injury is looking more likely to keep him out of Sunderland’s game against Tottenham upon the return of league action. Despite being…
Jacob Raw
Jacob Raw is a football writer for Mackem News as part of the Breaking Media network. With a background in sports journalism, Jacob provides specialism in long-form opinion and deep-dive content on all the goings on at Sunderland. Based in Middlesbrough, Jacob has previously worked for the Northern Echo and Durham Cricket Club, after graduation from Teesside University in September 2025.
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Everything we know about Robin Roefs injury, including when he could return
Sunderland fans will be hoping to see Robin Roefs return from injury sooner rather than later. The shot-stopper has arguably been one of Regis Le…
Sunderland want James McAtee agreement as early January transfer details emerge
Sunderland are already targeting new attacking signings in January, with Nottingham Forest’s James McAtee an option. Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland have had a tremendous campaign…
Sunderland clarity as manager speaks out on Habib Diarra annoyance
Sunderland’s Habib Diarra was the penultimate player to link up with Senegal’s squad ahead of their African Cup of Nations tournament. Diarra made his comeback…
Sunderland closely watch wonderkid who stood out at Lionel Messi tournament
Sunderland are interested in signing River Plate’s 15-year-old jewel Bruno Cabral. Kyril Louis-Dreyfus splashed the cash this summer, as Sunderland spent in excess of £150m…
Paul Merson witnesses an all-time low at Sky Sports in Sunderland draw vs Brighton
Paul Merson was not pleased with what he saw in Sunderland’s draw against Brighton on Saturday. Sunderland shared the points with Brighton in a 0-0…
Omar Alderete the true Sunderland hero as new footage vs Newcastle United emerges
Omar Alderete played a huge part in Sunderland’s winning goal against Newcastle United last Sunday, but supporters haven’t realised it yet. Sunderland claimed bragging rights…
Ally McCoist shares new ‘difficult’ Sunderland reality despite derby win vs Newcastle
Ally McCoist believes Sunderland could be about to enter their most “difficult” period of the season, despite their huge win over Newcastle. Sunderland beat Newcastle…
‘Bang’ – Joe Hart: Sunderland fans erupted over what Dan Ballard did to Nick Woltemade
Joe Hart loved the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light during Sunderland’s massive derby win over Newcastle on Sunday. Mackem fans were delighted at Sunderland’s…
Tim Sherwood calls for figure to be handed a knighthood after what’s happened at Sunderland
Tim Sherwood has hailed Sunderland’s head of recruitment for the business conducted in the summer. Sunderland have enjoyed a flying start back in the Premier…