She was once hailed as 'the world's worst dressed WAG', but Andriy Voronin's wife Yulia looked sizzling in a strapless black bikini as she splashed around on Miami Beach. The svelte mother-of-two showed off her trim sunkissed figure in the waves, still maintaining her womanly curves despite not having a spare inch to pinch. The Dynamo Moscow footballer and his blonde bombshell have been soak...Full Story »

Alex Ferguson believes sacked Sunderland manager Steve Bruce was not helped by the fact he hails from the Newcastle region, where the locals are known as 'Geordies'. Bruce, a former player under Ferguson at Old Trafford, left Sunderland on Wednesday after a string of poor results left the Premier League club in 16th place in the table. The Newcastle v Sunderland football rivalry—known al...Full Story »

Sunderland have sacked manager Steve Bruce after a disappointing start to the season. The Black Cats have won just one of their last eight matches and currently sit 16th in the Barclays Premier League, just two points clear of the relegation zone. Former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill - a boyhood Sunderland fan - is the early favourite to replace Bruce, ahead of the likes of Mark Hughes ...Full Story »

Martin O'Neill has emerged as the favourite to become Sunderland manager after Steve Bruce's sacking. Former Aston Villa boss O'Neill will be the popular choice among supporters, while Mark Hughes is another strong candidate after owner Ellis Short ended Bruce's misery. The American businessman had spent much of his time since Wigan's win at the Stadium of Light on Saturday - which sparked...Full Story »

STEVE BRUCE faces crunch talks with Sunderland owner Ellis Short in the next 48 hours.The under-pressure Black Cats boss copped severe terrace flak after Saturday's home loss to Wigan. But American owner Short will not be bullied into axing him just because of an outpouring of fan anger — even if a local newspaper poll saw a whopping 89 per cent wanting him out. Instead, Short and Nial...Full Story »

UNDER PRESSURE ... Steve Bruce STEVE BRUCE insists he will not quit Sunderland — despite abuse from fans following the defeat to Wigan. The Black Cats went ahead after Sebastian Larsson struck an eighth minute opener. And they could have had six before the Latics equalised through Jordi Gomez's 44th-minute penalty. Franco di Santo then stole Wigan all three points with a last minute wi...Full Story »

Robin van Persie rescued Arsenal from another disappointing Barclays Premier League result with a fantastic winner against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium. The Holland striker, who used his programme notes to declare his full commitment to Arsenal, put the hosts ahead after just 29 seconds but the sides went in level at half-time thanks to an excellent free-kick from former Gunner Sebastian ...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has been assured his job is safe, despite the resignation of Niall Quinn as club chairman.Owner Ellis Short has stepped in to become chairman, with Quinn moving into a new role in International Development. Former Sunderland striker Quinn has been chairman since 2006 and guided them through two managers, two takeovers, promotion back to the Premier League and fou...Full Story »

Steve Bruce fears too many mega-rich Premier League footballers are losing touch with their roots - and also with the fans who support them. The Sunderland manager spoke out at the end of a week which has seen the Carlos Tevez affair and his own player Titus Bramble suspended indefinitely by the club after being accused of sexual assault and drugs offences. Arrest: Titus Bramble is accused of...Full Story »

Bruce: Happy with how his rebuilding effort is shaping up Sunderland manager Steve Bruce feels recent speculation over his Black Cats future has been unfair, but insists he won't let it "derail him". Although the Black Cats opened the new season by claiming a point at Liverpool, they failed to win in their first four Premier League games while being knocked out of the Carling Cup by Brighton. ...Full Story »