Lee Cattermole could return to Sunderland’s starting line-up for Tuesday’s FA Cup second-round replay against Walsall. Cattermole has been sidelined for over a month with a foot injury but is set to figure as boss Jack Ross prepares to make a number of changes. Defender Adam Matthews will definitely miss the match after sustaining a knock during Saturday’s League One draw a...Full Story »

Sunderland will be without the suspended Lee Cattermole when they face Fulham at the Stadium of Light. Cattermole was sent off in last week's encouraging goalless draw against Wolves at Molineux, and boss Chris Coleman could make a number of other changes. Coleman has already indicated he could restore winger Aiden McGeady to his starting line-up after he impressed in training. Callum McManam...Full Story »

Lee Cattermole is doing his talking on and off the pitch as Sunderland attempt to dig themselves out of relegation trouble for a fourth successive season. The combative midfielder has become a key member of Sam Allardyce's team in recent weeks, wearing the captain's armband in the absence of John O'Shea and playing some of his best football for some time in the club's hour of need. However, he...Full Story »

Sunderland are without the suspended Lee Cattermole for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light. Cattermole picked up his 10th booking of the season in the recent draw at Hull and picked up an automatic two-match ban. Adam Johnson remains suspended by the club and Emanuele Giaccherini (ankle) and Will Buckley (knee) are both definitely ruled out. The ...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has urged his players to follow the lead of Lee Cattermole as they launch into a make-or-break Barclays Premier League spell against Everton on Sunday. Poyet believes his side's destiny will be dictated by the next handful of top flight fixtures but he must cope without the tenacious Cattermole, who is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season at C...Full Story »

Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has set his sights on finishing 12th in the Barclays Premier League - even though it would flatter the club. The Black Cats secured their top-flight status with a game to spare and leapt to the dizzy heights of 14th place when they defeated West Brom 2-0 at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday evening. But should they follow that up with a final-day victory ov...Full Story »

Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole is facing several weeks on the sidelines as he attempts to shake off a knee injury. The 24-year-old midfielder will miss the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at the Stadium of Light after having an injection in the knee, with manager Martin O'Neill admitting surgery may be required if that does not solve the problem. Full-back Danny Rose is expected t...Full Story »

Lee Cattermole: Has impressed Martin O'Neill during his time at Sunderland Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has paid tribute to captain Lee Cattermole and urged him to sign a new contract. The midfielder's current deal at the Stadium of Light expires next summer and O'Neill is expected to hold talks with him about an extension. O'Neill admits Cattermole must carry on working hard to ensure h...Full Story »

Lee Cattermole admits he will experience a range of emotions as Sunderland host north-east rivals Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on Sunday. Teesside-born Cattermole will lead out the Black Cats alongside his close friend and Boro captain Matthew Bates, with whom he came through the ranks at the Riverside Stadium and still keeps in close contact. The former England Under-21 midfielder made his Mid...Full Story »

COPENHAGEN, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner issued a public apology on Saturday following his arrest in Britain on Thursday. Bendtner and his Sunderland team-mate Lee Cattermole were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to parked cars near Newcastle United’s St James’ Park stadium. The 23-year-old, who is on loan from Arsenal, was also involved in a ...Full Story »