Sunderland first-team stars play second fiddle as comeback kid catches the eye

I coached Dan Neil - this is why he'll get back into Sunderland's starting XI

Trai Hume explains key change Sunderland's new signings have brought amid Dan Neil message

Regis Le Bris makes honest Dan Neil admission after surprise Sunderland decision - 'That moment'

Sunderland face huge Dan Neil transfer decision after Grant Xhaka hint

Everton transfer news LIVE - Dan Neil talks‚ Thierno Barry bid‚ Jack Grealish latest

AS Roma keen on '£15m transfer' for Sunderland star Dan Neil as contract situation explained

Sunderland captain Dan Neil‚ 23‚ lined up for shock £15m move to Serie A giants

Dan Neil shows his true colours with impassioned Sunderland speech after winning promotion

I would love Dan Neil to repeat my 'unbelievable' Wembley achievement for Sunderland

Dan Neil's two-word prayer as Sunderland captain shows true colours

Everton ready to make Dan Neil move as Sunderland braced for transfer interest

Dan Neil's Sunderland dressing room admission for play-offs - 'Things were said'

Carlton Fairweather tributes pour in as Sunderland captain Dan Neil hails coach

Sunderland chief opens up on Dan Neil future after Everton transfer talk

David Moyes ready for Sunderland transfer raid as Everton target Dan Neil

Sunderland captain Dan Neil gets significant backing after criticism following new role

'Form speaks for itself' Sunderland captain Dan Neil sets out ambition

Jordan Henderson is urged to seal an emotional return to Sunderland as Black Cats captain Dan Neil insists the door is always open: 'He's welcome to come back if he wants'

Dan Neil happy to have answer to commonly asked question with new Sunderland role

Dan Neil: 'We wouldn't have won that game last season - this is what has changed'

Dan Neil's Sunderland striker admission‚ sad goodbyes & 'ultimate legacy' hope

Dan Neil opens up on Sunderland's new tactical approach under Regis Le Bris

Sunderland react to revelations over breakdown in Dan Neil contract negotiations

Dan Neil targets more from Sunderland role as Black Cats star adds key element

What Dan Neil is 'unbelievable' at - as top-flight clubs circle Sunderland midfielder

Dan Neil makes clear what Sunderland 'need to do' with summer signings

Sunderland need to hit 'massive reset button' as Dan Neil makes mentality pledge

Dan Neil reveals 'big dynamic shift' at Sunderland after experienced heads departed

Dan Neil calls for Sunderland to make 'big reset' in international break

'Divisive' Sunderland transfer model‚ recurring Dan Neil talks & Bellingham question

Sunderland star Dan Neil makes honest admission after Ipswich Town setback

Sunderland's Dan Neil on derby memories - and his Newcastle United-supporting friends

Sunderland's Dan Neil relishing the chance to become a local hero in the Wear-Tyne derby

Sunderland player ratings as Jack Clarke and Dan Neil stand out in victory at Hull City

Dan Ballard and Dan Neil on target as managerless Sunderland see off play-off rivals West Brom

Tony Mowbray explains the qualities Sunderland's Dan Neil has which make him captaincy material

Sunderland's inability to put ten-man teams to the sword is an ongoing problem‚ admits Dan Neil

Dan Neil's revelation about Jack Clarke - "Even I didn't know that had happened'

'Wronged' Dan Neil on his red card against Middlesbrough and how it affects his approach to referees

Dan Neil says Sunderland had to face down 'apprehension' ahead of their win against Norwich City

Dan Neil's suspension at Stoke City could work in Sunderland's favour‚ insists Tony Mowbray

Sunderland receive official apology after Dan Neil's controversial red card against Middlesbrough

'It just didn't sit easily with me' - Ex-Premier League referee verdict on Dan Neil red card

Sunderland defender makes Middlesbrough & Dan Neil admission as new challenge set

Dan Neil upsets 'sensitive soul' Jarred Gillett as red card proves Sunderland's undoing against Boro

Dan Ballard admits Sunderland should have managed the situation better after Dan Neil's dismissal

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick's 'surprise' at Dan Neil red card in win against Sunderland

Michael Carrick's half-time message after Dan Neil red card & Middlesbrough delight

Sunderland 0-4 Middlesbrough: Boro run riot after Dan Neil red card

Fuming Mowbray slams 'ridiculous' red card after revealing why Dan Neil was sent off

Dan Neil's dismissal pivotal as ten-man Sunderland are thrashed by Middlesbrough on Wearside

Sunderland player ratings as Dan Neil drops his side in it and Dan Ballard shines despite scoreline

Sunderland 0-4 Middlesbrough: Boro put four past 10 men to record thumping win over rivals and ease the pressure on Michael Carrick's shoulders in the Championship

Sunderland beat Blackburn despite turning in their worst 45 minutes of the season‚ says Dan Neil

Liverpool considering move for Sunderland's Dan Neil?

Dan Neil Sunderland situation amid Premier League interest & striker signing close

Sunderland player ratings as Dan Neil and Dan Ballard stand out in Coventry City draw

Sunderland paid the price for conceding 'sloppy' goals in Championship opener‚ admits Dan Neil

Sunderland player ratings as Dan Neil stars and Trai Hume has a day to forget in Ipswich Town defeat

Dan Neil explains how Sunderland can turn last season's momentum and hurt into inspiration

Sunderland's Dan Neil on leadership‚ season hopes and not having to mark from corners

Dan Neil and Hayden Hackney have developed in tandem - where will they go from here?

Dan Neil on Sunderland's past‚ present and future ahead of Preston play-off decider

Sunderland will keep fighting to the end in the play-off race‚ says Dan Neil

Dan Neil's verdict on Sunderland season as midfielder makes promotion vow

Dan Neil on the early yellow card that 'killed' him against Huddersfield Town

Sunderland player ratings as Amad‚ Dan Neil‚ and Anthony Patterson impress in win against Birmingham

Dan Neil explains why Sunderland is the 'best club in the country for young players'

Dan Neil makes Sunderland pledge for the remainder of the season

Dan Neil insists Sunderland don't want to end up with 'games that mean nothing' in run-in

Dan Neil's first words on new Sunderland deal amid Premier League interest

Kristjaan Speakman lifts the lid on Dan Neil's new Sunderland contract

Tony Mowbray's Premier League hope as Sunderland boss makes Dan Neil prediction

Dan Neil has Premier League potential and Tony Mowbray wants him to realise it with Sunderland

Tony Mowbray gives his verdict on reports Dan Neil is in talks over a new contract at Sunderland

Dan Neil admits Sunderland must add cutting edge to their neat approach play after Coventry loss

Amad and Dan Neil impress despite Sunderland's defeat at Coventry City

Tony Mowbray explains why Dan Neil and Patrick Roberts could not finish Fulham game

Sunderland's Dan Neil and Patrick Roberts stand out in draw at Millwall

Tony Mowbray: 'I'm not going to build Dan Neil up just so he can be sold to a Premier League club'

Why Tony Mowbray wants Sunderland to 'keep Dan Neil quiet'

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil on changing his game and proving Alex Neil wrong

Sunderland's homegrown talent Dan Neil beginning to find his feet in the Championship

Match Ratings: Sunderland 2 Middlesbrough 0: Dan Neil sparkles in Black Cats victory

Sunderland player ratings as Amad‚ Ross Stewart and Dan Neil among star men in Middlesbrough win

Dan Neil and Jack Clarke among Sunderland's star performers despite Swansea City defeat

Dan Neil: 'I look at Jude Bellingham with England - that's the way I want to play'

Sunderland must be more 'proactive' admits Dan Neil after West Brom defeat

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray sets out what Dan Neil must do to raise his game to the next level

Sunderland's Dan Neil reflects on his 'bittersweet' first Championship goal against Burnley

Dan Neil Blackpool omission explained as Tony Mowbray plans development

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray explains his decision to drop key midfielder in midweek

Tony Mowbray reveals Blackburn were plotting a summer move for Sunderland's Dan Neil

Alex Neil on the 'friction' that has brought Sunderland's Dan Neil back to his best this season

Sunderland players will rally around Dan Neil after his red card‚ says Lynden Gooch

Sheff Utd 2 Sunderland 1: Black Cats pay a high price for Dan Neil's moment of madness

'A valuable lesson' - Alex Neil reacts to Dan Neil's red card at Sheffield United

Dan Neil has been 'revitalised' after being given a break - and can be a star in the Championship

Dan Neil hails Sunderland's transfer window and delivers Nathan Broadhead verdict