Bayer Leverkusen leapfrogged Hamburg to climb to third in the German Bundesliga standings courtesy of a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Energie Cottbus. Sunderland are without the recognised central ...

As he attempts to restore the shattered confidence of his fragile Sunderland side, Mick McCarthy is hoping Christian Bassila will give him some cause for optimism as he prepares his players for this ...

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MICK McCarthy last night admitted Sunderland have missed the calming influence of injured midfielder Christian Bassila, claiming the tough-tackling Frenchman was a key component of his strongest side.

Sunderland have Strasbourg midfielder Christian Bassila on a 2-year deal+ By Mirror.co.uk 00:00, 25 Aug 2005 Updated06:40, 4 Feb 2012 Sunderland have Strasbourg midfielder Christian Bassila on a ...

MICK McCARTHY rescued Sunderland's deal for Christian Bassila by using his pidgin French. The Sunderland boss clinched the deal for the Strasbourg midfielder by speaking as many French words as he ...

Mick McCarthy's attempts to construct a squad capable of consolidating Sunderland's Premiership status are continuing with the impending arrival of Christian Bassila from Strasbourg. The 27-year-old ...

Everton manager David Moyes is pondering a move for Strasbourg midfielder Christian Bassila. The former French under-21 international has impressed for the French top flight side this season, scoring ...