South Wales Evening Post NEIL Taylor insists his trademark will not change despite the horrific injury which ruined his season. Taylor suffered a triple fracture of the ankle and a dislocation in a crunching collision with Sunderland's Craig Gardner. But after making his first start since being carried off on that grim September day, the Wales man insists he will keep on thundering into tackles. Taylor marked his return to the starting line-up at Manchester United last weekend by flying into a typically committed 50-50...
Swansea City May 15, 2013Shields Gazette SUSPENDED Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner are being worked harder than their team-mates on the training ground, despite their 2012-13 campaign having been brought to a premature end.
Sunderland May 14, 2013The Northern Echo PHIL BARDSLEY has come in to the Sunderland starting line-up as a direct replacement for the suspended Craig Gardner to face Southampton this afternoon.
Sunderland May 12, 2013The Northern Echo PAOLO DI CANIO has warned suspended midfielder Craig Gardner that he must improve under pressure, or risk losing his place in the side for crucial matches.
Sunderland May 11, 2013The Journal PAOLO Di Canio has vowed to improve the “weak” mentality he believes runs through Sunderland football club, and he will also try to change the mindset of Craig Gardner, writes STUART RAYNER.
Sunderland May 10, 2013Shields Gazette SUNDERLAND boss Paolo Di Canio had no worry about changing a winning team as Phil Bardsley and Craig Gardner both came into the starting line-up against their former club Aston Villa.
Sunderland April 29, 2013The Northern Echo PHIL Bardsley and Craig Gardner return to Sunderland's starting line-up for this evening's Premier League game at Aston Villa.
Sunderland April 29, 2013South Wales Evening Post NEIL Taylor was relieved to put a hellish eight months behind him when he made his first appearance since September against Chelsea — but the left-back just wished his return could have been in happier circumstances.The Welsh international had been sidelined for what felt like an eternity after he broke and dislocated his ankle in a challenge with Sunderland's Craig Gardner earlier this season.It was a gruesome injury for the 24-year-old, and one which tested his resolve as he fought back...
Swansea City April 28, 2013Shields Gazette SUNDERLAND midfielder Craig Gardner has accused former Newcastle striker Demba Ba of play-acting after being ruled out of Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby.
Newcastle United April 9, 2013The Northern Echo THE Paolo Di Canio era might have started on a losing note, but Craig Gardner is confident Sunderland will avoid relegation if they reproduce Sunday's battling display against Chelsea in the final six games of the season.
Sunderland April 9, 2013
Daily Mail Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner has accused former Newcastle striker Demba Ba of play-acting after being ruled out of Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby.
Chelsea April 9, 2013The Journal SUNDERLAND midfielder Craig Gardner last night criticised the yellow card decision that has ruled him out of the biggest derby match in years.
Sunderland April 8, 2013Shields Gazette PAOLO Di Canio says Sunderland cannot afford to shed any tears at the loss of Craig Gardner for this weekend’s Tyne-Wear derby, writes CHRIS YOUNG.
Sunderland April 8, 2013The Journal CRAIG Gardner has hit back at Martin O’Neill's critics, insisting he will lead Sunderland to safety and that the club has the best possible person in charge.
Sunderland March 21, 2013The Journal CRAIG Gardner's assessment on Sunderland’s season is honest and straightforward. Just don’t call it a rallying call.
Sunderland March 21, 2013