Robbin Ruiter News Today

Former Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Ruiter has confirmed he has retired from playing with immediate effect.

Town hit five at Portman Road under Mick McCarthy for the first time as the Blues thrashed deep-in-trouble Sunderland 5-2. Martyn Waghorn opened the scoring against his old club in the sixth minute, Billy Jones equalised four minutes later but Spence restored the impressive Blues’ lead when he headed home Waghorn’s corner on 27 to make it 2-1 at the break. In the second half, Waghorn created the best of the night for Bersant Celina and then Town’s fourth for David McGoldrick, Aiden McGeady...

Goals from Martyn Waghorn and Jordan Spence have given Town a 2-1 lead over Sunderland at Portman Road. Waghorn opened the scoring against his old club in the sixth minute, Billy Jones equalised four minutes later but Spence restored the impressive Blues’ lead on 27.

We're starting the ‘Shopping for Ten Hag 2023’ series by looking at the goalkeepers that United’s manager should be interested in

Feyenoord took another step towards the Eredivisie title on Sunday, beating Cambuur 0-3. Santiago Gimenez, Sebastian Szymanski, and an own goal from Calvin Mac-intosch gave Slot’s side a comfortable win.

Town trail 1-0 to Utrecht at half-time, French striker Sebastien Haller having netted in the 16th minute.

David McGoldrick won and netted a final minute penalty as Town drew 1-1 with Dutch side FC Utrecht in their final pre-season friendly at Portman Road, French striker Sebastien Haller having put the visitors ahead in the 16th minute.

Town complete their pre-season fixtures with a home game against Dutch side FC Utrecht at Portman Road this afternoon (KO 3pm).

In the first of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums, starting with how things have progressed for the relegated Wearsiders this summer. Reports on Middlesbrough and Hull City will follow later today with the rest of the teams in the division covered between now and the start of the season.

Another Goodison Park striker is in Alex Neil’s sights, while two former Sunderland players are on the move.