Tag: Alim Ozturk
almost 5 years ago
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Sunderland 1-1 Rotherham United at a glance

The Black Cats were ahead almost before the first B in bang but once they failed to convert a penalty nervousness got...

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almost 5 years ago
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Joel Lynch makes Sunderland debut in behind-closed-doors friendly

Central defender Joel Lynch made his first appearance of the season as the Black Cats beat Carlisle United 5-1 in an ...

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almost 5 years ago
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Alim Ozturk senses different vibe at Sunderland

With four consecutive wins and prospective new owners, the atmosphere is different at the Stadium of Light, says cent...

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almost 5 years ago
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Jack Ross prepared to sell Jack Baldwin to a promotion rival

If Jack Baldwin wants to move on in the transfer window, manager Jack Ross would not block a move to one of the Black...

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almost 5 years ago
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Grant Leadbitter embracing Sunderland's competition for places

Manager Jack Ross has praised captain Grant Leadbitter for the way he has responded to being left out of the Black Ca...

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almost 5 years ago
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Alim Ozturk playerwatch: Reassuring performance must be remembered

Alim Ozturk was a calming presence at the back end of last season, only to be forgotten about this, but he reminded t...

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almost 5 years ago
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How Sunderland's win at Accrington Stanley could influence Portsmouth XI

A League Cup 3-1 win over Accrington Stanley gave manager Jack Ross the food for thought it was supposed to, so what ...

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almost 5 years ago
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Jack Ross plans to shake up his team at Accrington Stanley

The Black Cats have had a difficult and unconvincing start to 2019-20 and with a hectic August only just begun, Jack ...

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about 5 years ago
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Peterborough United pull out of race for Sunderland target

Without naming him, Peterborough United cairman Darragh MacAnthony has withdrawn from trying to sign defender George ...

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about 5 years ago
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Curtis Nelson set to be scratched off list in Sunderland centre-back search

Curtis Nelson is expected to join Cardiff City on a Bosman free transfer next month, forcing the Black Cats to look e...

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about 5 years ago
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Alim Ozturk's strong finish to the season as Sunderland miss out

Alim Ozturk came in from the cold to play an important role in the Black Cats' run-in but says he would rather have p...

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about 5 years ago
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Sunderland MUST react as they did in 98 - but it won't be easy

Sunderland lost in the play-offs in 1998 and were promoted the next year. Can they do it again?

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about 5 years ago
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How Sunderland's 5-4 defeat became a massive turning point in their season

Nobody was happy when the Black Cats shipped five goals at home to Coventry City, but it has given them a new focus w...

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about 5 years ago
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Six talking points as character and professionalism pay off

The Black Cats came for a 0-0 and got it, thanks to the usual excellence from goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin and a discipl...

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about 5 years ago
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Sunderland's Jon McLaughlin responsible for yet another draw - but no complaints

Black Cats goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin was in fine form as his team claimed their 20th and most welcome draw of the Lea...

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about 5 years ago
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Alim Ozturk: From Sunderland liability to lynchpin under a month

Alim Ozturk was an accident not even waiting to happen until Easter. Now Sunderland are mightily relieved their centr...

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about 5 years ago
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Why Jack Ross won't dwell on what could have been after Ozturk red card

The Sunderland manager only wants to focus on the future despite a string of decision which has gone against them

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about 5 years ago
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Chris Maguire on burying Sunderland's bogeymen at last

Portsmouth held an Indian sign over the Black Cats going into the play-offs, so beating them in the first leg was sig...

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about 5 years ago
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Lynden Gooch sees light at end of tunnel after his poor form

Lynden Gooch was not disguising the fact his form has been disappointing, but Saturday could prove important for him ...

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about 5 years ago
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Key issues ahead of Sunderland's play-off second leg

The Black Cats' 1-0 win over Portsmouth threw up as many questions as answers when it comes to deciding who will play...

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about 5 years ago
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Sunderland make light of absentees, but hard work still to come

Sunderland's character and determination allowed them to overcome Aiden McGeady's injury, missing fans and an incorre...

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about 5 years ago
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Six talking points as Sunderland spirit sets up second leg

There was plenty of character and a fair bit of spice on show at the Stadium of Light but it needed Chris Maguire to ...

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about 5 years ago
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Five talking points as Sunderland limp into the play-offs

Sunderland were desperate and showed once again they cannot defend for 90 minutes - worrying stuff ahead of three gam...

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about 5 years ago
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Jack Ross explains how adrenaline is getting Sunderland through

The Black Cats are 55 games into a slog of a season, but the players' desire to play in crucial matches is getting th...

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about 5 years ago
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Alim Ozturk: 'It’s time to show who I really am now'

Alim Ozturk's Black Cats career has been resurrected at Easter and after a shaky start at the Stadium of Light, he wa...

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about 5 years ago
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Sunderland's control gives them a comfortable Bank Holiday

The Black Cats' 2-0 win over Doncaster Rovers looked inevitable and surprisingly comfortable, even if that was not qu...

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about 5 years ago
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Why Sunderland's centre-backs will not look forward to Doncaster Rovers

The centre of the Black Cats' defence will be under severe scrutiny in their televised Good Friday game, and Rovers w...

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over 5 years ago
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Wembley questions still to be answered as waters are muddied

For individuals as well as for the team, there was no option but to go at full throttle against Walsall with Wembley ...

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over 5 years ago
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Sunderland dealt fresh Glenn Loovens blow following Saturday's red card

Jack Ross has confirmed Loovens will be out for longer than expected and as a result, Sunderland will not appeal his ...

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over 5 years ago
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Portsmouth exposed the holes in Sunderland's defensive cover

Forced to call upon their third- and fourth-choice central defenders in a key game at the top of League One, Sunderla...

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over 5 years ago
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Stand-in defenders throw up worrying talking points for Sunderland

Sunderland's makeshift defenders looked rattled and there are fitness concerns at the other end of as they lost their...

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over 5 years ago
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Geordie Shore stars join SAFC players to fight homelessness

Geordie Shore stars Abbie Holborn and Nathan Henry and SAFC's Alim Ozturk and Robbin Ruiter joined fundraisers the an...

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over 5 years ago
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Alim Ozturk's patience is a virtue for Sunderland

Alim Ozturk has had a difficult start to his Stadium of Light career, but Jack Ross says the Turkish centre-back unde...

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almost 6 years ago
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Without ruthlessness, Sunderland cannot overcome insecurity

The Wearsiders played some good football against the Owls, but could not make it count. At the other end, their vulne...

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almost 6 years ago
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Pre-season problems producing silver linings for Sunderland

There are still areas of concern for the Black Cats, but a 6-0 win over St Mirren showcased how Jack Ross has made th...

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almost 6 years ago
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Sunderland 'had bid for Jack Baldwin turned down'

Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony says the Black Cats made an offer for Jack Baldwin, but he was dismis...

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almost 6 years ago
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Glenn Loovens pleased lone spell over with permanent Sunderland move

Dutch international Glenn Loovens has been training alone this summer, but his arrival offers the Black Cats experien...

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almost 6 years ago
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Darlington 1-0 Sunderland: Five things we learned

Sunderland do an England when it comes to set-pieces but not in their formation - some of the things we learned about...

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almost 6 years ago
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What to look out for as Sunderland kick off their pre-season

New players, a new manager and a new strip will be on show when the Black Cats play at Blackwell Meadows but what els...

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