Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026James Copley: They laughed at Sunderland and we lived through it. Wednesday is yours – enjoy every second…… Take a look at the Echo online, James is a wonderful writer, and this article sums everything up perfectly, particularly for those of us who were there 53 years ago. #SAFC 0143
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The Echo is reporting that the ‘Visit Ghana’ front of shirt sponsorship has stalled. While recognising the importance of increased revenue, I’m not unhappy about this - it didn’t sit easily with me at all. #SAFC 260
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Thought Ahoka and Talbi were pure class tonight. A great goal from Talbi, and Ahoka looks to be a real find. #SAFC 071
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026So what is it with Talbi? Does he want to leave because he wasn’t named in the Europa League squad, or was he left out of the squad because he’s told the club he wants to leave? Never saw this one coming. #SAFC 300
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The Fofana saga probably summed up the modern football transfer. He couldn’t decide where to go, or much more likely, his agents couldn’t decide where he should go. You have to wonder what must have happened to push them in our direction. I’ll think of that when he scores and kisses the badge. #SAFC 111
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026To those of you panicking over lack of last-minute signings, I have just two words. WILL. GRIGG. No signings is a better position than poor signings. We’ve got a great recruitment team that won’t compromise the financial stability of the club for the sake of grabbing headlines. #SAFC 250
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The online reaction to us losing out on Fofana is ridiculous. If his head is turned by the prospect of going to London then he’s no use to us anyway. Players who won’t put their heart and soul into SAFC are a complete waste of time. #SAFC 370
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Thought Nordi was immense today. What a player he is. #SAFC 2161
Reposted by Allan GormleyPhil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Wilson Isidor has signed a new contract running until the summer of 2030. #SAFC 2142
Reposted by Allan GormleyMatt Wilson @redtelephonebox.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I see Ahoka has been confirmed but nothing from @safc.com or local journalists on BlueSky. Seems people are turning their back on this platform now we’re into the new season which is a real shame #SAFC 3111
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Amazing how when the day started I was full of optimism, and now I feel really crap. Football does this. It’s how we respond that matters the most. #SAFC 041
Reposted by Allan GormleyHilary Fawcett @hboomer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... Good for Burnhamtheguardian.comBurnham calls on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup sell-off plans – UK politics liveThe prime minister says that the current Fifa general secretary is ‘the wrong man to lead the organisation’ 1173568706
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 31/07/2026FIFA seems to have morphed into a commercial brand, hence FIFA World Cup as opposed to simply World Cup. So no real surprise at their current wave of crap. They need to understand that a World Cup without Europe will be meaningless trash. No returns for opportunistic investors there. 000
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Well done UEFA for standing up to the bullying antics of FIFA. Football belongs to the people, it must never be devastated and destroyed in the interests of shareholder profits. Hope the rest of the world joins with UEFA. Surely time for Infantino to go. 012
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 20/07/2026So really sorry to hear about the death of Kevin Keegan. His mag background is irrelevant, he will always be remembered as a joy to watch as a footballer, a flamboyant manager, one of the great characters of the game who used every ounce of ability he had through shear determination and enthusiasm. 131
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Welcome news about Xhaka. Thought he was on his way. Got to question Chelsea’s use of social media agitators here though. How much have they stirred up and how much of what we’ve heard is actually true? We’ll never know, but the reality is we’re in a different football world now. #SAFC 470
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Granit Xhaka on current rumours: “That’s not my job. I have my management for that. I want to concentrate fully on the World Cup.” No denial, at odds with the words he used after the Chelsea game. We’re getting a harsh lesson on the realities of modern football. We must adapt and learn. #SAFC 150
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Dan Neil joins Rangers…..really wishing him all the best. A great player for Sunlun, one of the reasons we are a premier league club. So, again, massive good fortune for the future, and a massive thank you. 040
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Look, I really think the Xhaka move will happen, because it looks like Xhaka himself wants it. No point in keeping players who don’t want to be at #SAFC. Think the biggest issue is Chelsea’s sense of entitlement. They really do think they can hoover up any player they set eyes on. Disrespectful. 390
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Consequences of Xhaka leaving - will existing players like Sadiki and Mukiele feel they would benefit from a move now that the player they most looked up to has gone? Will it be harder to recruit the very best players who would have relished linking up with Xhaka? Right doom merchant, me. #SAFC 120
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 28/06/2026This is excellent. Phil’s video and James’ earlier Echo article really set out the Xhaka situation well. 000
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Regarding Xhaka, can’t but think Chelsea will get their man. Think the whole social media storm originates from Chelsea, carefully feeding information to agents in an attempt to engineer the move. Of course, I could be wrong…BUT #SAFC is bigger than one man. Replace him with quality. 310
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Great article on the Xhaka situation by James Copley: www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...sunderlandecho.comGranit Xhaka silence fuels Sunderland betrayal fears as Chelsea transfer storm growsGranit Xhaka’s silence and social media activity have added to Sunderland fan anxiety amid shock Chelsea transfer reports 010
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Wow. Really surprised by the Xhaka news tonight. It’s always difficult to compete when clubs like Chelsea start throwing their money around. And Xhaka gets on well with Chelsea’s manager. But it doesn’t alter the fact that he’s hugely important to us and losing him would be a major setback. #SAFC 330
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Just loved this photo, courtesy of SAFC Black Cats, of our new Elvis inspired kit!😂😂😂 030
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 19/06/2026NUFC have announced that each player will have their own individual variation of their new home shirt. This means that referees when issuing yellow and red cards will simply scan the shirt with their new pocket zappers, hence doing away with having to write the number down. 4211
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Feel really sad that Dennis Cirkin is leaving #SAFC. He’s been a wonderful player for us, someone who really ‘gets’ the club. Wish him all the best for the future. 182
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 27/05/2026This is incredibly sad reading, but something we should all reflect on. I remember Roly very well, but had absolutely no idea what he had to endure. 020
Reposted by Allan GormleyCorey Sorenson @coreysorenson.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Luke O'Nien started for us at Wembley in League 1. He then started for us today in the Premier League to send us to Europe. What A Journey. #Sunderland | #SAFC 1133
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Pity the poor mags, serious neck ligament damage from looking up all the time. #SixEasyPoints 031
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 24/05/2026It will be a farce if RLB isn’t manager of the season. From the owner down, though, this is an absolutely transformed club! #SAFC 0132
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Can’t help falling in love - never more appropriate. #tilTheEnd 0110
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Getting really excited about Sunday. I’m old enough to have been at Roker for the Sporting Lisbon and Vasas matches in 73. And even found a commentary on the away game at Vasas on a short-wave radio! But win, lose or draw lets back the lads ‘til the end! They really deserve our thanks. #tilTheEnd 280
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Love this team. Keep saying it because I really believe it - but when we sort our play in the final third we’ll have the ability to blow teams away. A big summer ahead #SAFC 0140
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 17/05/2026We’ve played some good stuff, but the lack of killer instinct in the final third is holding us back. Use the summer to put that right and we’ll be some force. #SAFC 031
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 09/05/2026A good first half, think when we sort out our play in the final third and get more ruthless we’re going to be a really promising team. #SAFC 040
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 25/04/2026After last night, anyone else wanting Wolves to win today? #SAFC 200
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Bugger, damn, blast, shit, fart, piss. My goodness me….. 341
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 24/04/2026There are balls-ups and there are monumental balls-ups….. #SAFC 141
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Great article, putting to bed the utter crap from TalkSport. 130
Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 22/04/2026What’s all this nonsense about sacking RLB if we don’t qualify for Europe? The man deserves the Manager of the Year award, not his P45! #SAFC 491
