Craig Gardner

CRAIG Gardner is not too distraught at missing out on reaching double figures for a second successive season – insisting he has become a more rounded midfielder since moving to Wearside. Sunderland splashed out £5m on Gardner last summer in a bid to ...  

CRAIG Gardner is not too distraught at missing out on reaching double figures for a second successive season – insisting he has become a more rounded midfielder since moving to Wearside. Sunderland splashed out £5million on Gardner last summer in a bid ...  

CRAIG GARDNER insists he is not downhearted at missing out on his double-figure goal target in his first season at Sunderland.  

Craig Gardner was first home for Stroud and District AC at the Bristol 10K road race. Stroud AC, Bristol 10K: 87 Craig Gardner 36.33, 134 Nick Holliday 38.04, 403 Andy Furley 41.25, 720 Katherine Williams 43.24, 89 Caroline Cotterell 44.13, 970 Chris ...  

“I’ve had to work on my overall game, whereas last year it was more attacking. I had (Barry) Ferguson and (Lee) Bowyer tucking in from the left and I had the licence to go forward. “Here I’ve had to play a more measured game and been unlucky with a few chance  

ASTON VILLA edged closer to Barclays Premier League safety as they denied former manager Martin O'Neill a winning return in the home clash with Sunderland.  

ASTON VILLA edged closer to Barclays Premier League safety as they denied former manager Martin O'Neill a winning return in the home clash with Sunderland. O'Neill was greeted with boos from Villa fans, despite three top-six finishes with the midlands club ...  

SIBLING rivals Gary Gardner and his big brother Craig are lads who both have their heads screwed on the right way. Which is more than can be said about the broken ornaments that were the victims of the lounge kickabouts where they honed their skills.  

At Villa Park tomorrow afternoon ... Gary would not have been the first to retire with this type of injury – and Craig knew it only too well. Thankfully, it all worked out well in the end and the two Gardner boys go head-to-head tomorrow.  

SUNDERLAND midfielder Craig Gardner has praised the “bottle” of Alex McLeish for crossing the great divide from Birmingham City to Aston Villa – because that city rivalry is as intense as the North East derby. The midfielder made the same journey ...  

CRAIG Gardner has cured the homesickness that threatened his early Sunderland career and is now looking to stay at the Stadium of Light in the long-term. The 25-year-old midfielder moved north from the Midlands – where he had lived all his life – last ...  

CRAIG Gardner has reaffirmed his commitment to Sunderland after an opening season on Wearside dominated by talk of the midfielder returning to the West Midlands. But Nicklas Bendtner’s chances of lining up alongside Gardner in red and white next season ...  

CRAIG Gardner has reaffirmed his commitment to Sunderland after a debut season on Wearside dominated by talk of the midfielder returning to the West Midlands. But Nicklas Bendtner’s chances of lining up alongside Gardner in red and white next season look ...  

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner has admitted that the Black Cats are hoping for a top-eight finish this season. The Wearside club are currently 11th in the Premier League table following Monday's conclusive 4-0 defeat to Everton. Despite that setback ...  

SUNDERLAND’S Craig Gardner says the Black Cats have bounced back once already from a disappointing defeat to Everton this season, and must do it again this weekend. The midfielder was as shell-shocked as any of his team-mates on Bank Holiday Monday to be ...  

CRAIG Gardner is targeting the top-eight finish which will turn this into a "great" season for Sunderland. A 4-0 defeat at Everton saw the Black Cats slip out of the top half on Easter Monday but, with the middle of the table so tight, eighth is still ...  

ESPNFringe players deserve chance, says Sunderland's Craig GardnerShields GazetteBy CHRIS YOUNG CRAIG Gardner insists Sunderland's fringe players deserve an opportunity to impress if granted a chance by Martin O'Neill over the Easter weekend. Sunderland face the gruelling task of two games inside 48 hours as the Black Cats host ...Midfielder expects run out for fringe playersEatSleepSportall 33 news articles »  

Craig Gardner is the one on the end of the boo-boys at Villa ... So 2 -1 to Sunderland." 14.07 Lauren Andrews says: "Hopefully Sunderland can put an end to this losing streak with a 2-1 win. Sessegnon and Bendtner to score." 14.06 Aston Villa team: Given ...  

Gardner said: “We’ve got a few injuries ... held the ball up well and he’s dangerous when he’s in the box. It was a great ball in from James (McClean) and a great finish. “I thought I had scored from the free-kick. I thought it was in when ...  

CRAIG GARDNER says Sunderland have rediscovered their scoring touch in the nick of time as they prepare for tonight’s FA Cup replay with Everton.  

JACK COLBACK believes David Meyler deserves a starting spot as Sunderland look to fill the gap left by the suspended Craig Gardner. Midfielder Gardner will sit out Saturday’s game against Bolton at the Stadium of Light after being sent off in the Black ...  

But the prize exhibits will be Sunderland’s Craig Gardner and younger brother Gary, who will be tangling in midfield. The Gardner boys will be cheered on by their four other brothers – including Terry, who does actually live up to his name by earning ...  

Craig Gardner is expecting the fringe players to get a game over the hectic Easter period as the fixtures pile up for Sunderland. The fringe players are looking to get involved in the first team to show Martin O'Neill what they can do and with two games in ...  

Gardner played Gardner at the Belfry this week. And, as they go into their first meeting on opposite sides in the Barclays Premier League this weekend, older brother Craig, of Sunderland, leads Aston Villa’s Gary 1-0.  

Under the circumstances, it might be left to Joey Barton on his return to City to try to pick ... In Seb Larsson’s absence, it should be Craig Gardner lining up on the right of Martin O’Neill’s midfield. And as shown against Fulham last week, Gardner ...  

We’re the type of lads who will work hard towards that ... Hopefully we can play for the senior team one time. Apr 19 2012 Aston Villa: Martin O'Neill will be fired up to face us - Alex McLeish Apr 19 2012 Aston Villa: Fans react to return of Martin ...  

JACK Colback believes David Meyler merits an opportunity in Sunderland’s starting XI, with Craig Gardner’s suspension leaving a midfield spot up for grabs. Gardner will miss Saturday’s Stadium of Light clash with Bolton after earning a one-match ban ...  

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner admits they had little to offer in defeat at Everton. Everton thrashed Sunderland 4-0 yesterday. "The game got away from us after the first goal went in and it was a tough one," Gardner admitted to SAFC-TV. "We've had ...  

CRAIG Gardner says Sunderland have bounced back once already from a disappointing defeat to Everton this season, and must do it again this weekend. The midfielder was as shell-shocked as any of his team-mates on Monday to be part of a side which shipped ...  

The charge relates to an incident in the 43rd minute of the 3-3 draw at the Etihad Stadium, when some Sunderland players reacted angrily when referee Phil Dowd awarded a penalty following Craig Gardner’s challenge on Edin Dzeko. Gardner was incensed by the decision.  

That was 5 years ago but nothing has changed. Look at the reaction of the Sunderland players - and Craig Gardner in particular - when Phil Dowd correctly awarded Manchester City a penalty for his foul on Edin Dzeko. Gardner was incredulous at the decision ...  

Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner wants to play for England ... "If one day that could be for England, that is what me and Craig are going to push for. We are the type of lads to work hard for that and are dedicated enough to get there.  

Redknapp will ring the changes for the Canaries' visit, with his chief concern the fitness of Gareth Bale, who suffered a knock in a challenge by Craig Gardner. Aaron Lennon is set for his first start in almost a month following a hamstring strain ...  

Bendtner's contribution was barely worthy of mention as Sunderland secured a 0-0 draw, but he was clearly onside when he netted - lifting his rating from a 2 out of 10 to 2.5. Homesweethome No wonder Craig Gardner complains of homesickness at Sunderland.  

The likes of captain Lee Cattermole, Jack Colback, Sebastian Larsson, James McClean, David Vaughan, Craig Gardner are all battling it out for places. While Meyler may currently be behind in the pecking order, he is determined to recapture the form which ...  

David Vaughan and Craig Gardner lined up in the center of midfield for the Black Cats, with the young duo of Jack Colback and James McClean also in the eleven. Stephane Sessegnon took up his regular role behind the striker, with Fraizer Campbell beating ...  

Craig Gardner crossed to the far post where McClean stooped to head the ball at goal but Wayne Hennessey saved with his legs at point-blank range. And the visitors had an excellent chance of their own 10 minutes from time when substitute Matt Jarvis ...  

Two minutes before the half-time break Balotelli levelled things up from the penalty spot after Edin Dzeko was fouled by Craig Gardner. However, just when it looked like the scores would be even at the break, out-of-favour Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner ...  

City levelled from the penalty spot three minutes before half-time. Mario Balotelli was the man to convert after Craig Gardner was harshly adjudged to have tripped Edin Dzeko. But Sunderland were not to be denied a half-time lead. Denmark striker Nicklas ...  

Redknapp will ring the changes for the Canaries' visit, with his chief concern the fitness of Gareth Bale, who suffered a knock in a challenge by Craig Gardner. Aaron Lennon is set for his first start in almost a month following a hamstring strain ...  

FORMER Villan Craig Gardner says Alex McLeish is the right man to revive Aston Villa in the long term. And he believes fans should get fully behind the beleaguered Scot, who has been a controversial figure in the West Midlands since swapping relegated ...  

Gary Gardner hopes he and his big brother Craig can emulate the Charltons and the Nevilles by playing for England together, writes James Nursey. The two midfielders are set face each other on the pitch for the first time ever on Saturday when Gary's Aston ...  

In the opening five minutes of the second half.,Osman sent a viciously-swerving right-foot volley inches wide after Craig Gardner and Michael Turner could only help on Gueye's 47th-minute corner, before Lee Cattermole had to block Gibson's side-footed ...  

But O'Neill was content, despite seeing a 'goal' controversially ruled out for offside and former Villa midfielder Craig Gardner sent off in the last minute for two bookings. "I think it was a natural reaction from the fans considering I've been gone two ...  

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson admits he rates Craig Gardner but faces competition from local rivals Aston Villa. SOUTHAMPTON are battling Championship promotion rivals WEST HAM for Watford striker Marvin Sordell. The Saints and the Hammers are both believed ...  

The City forward was insistent he had been fouled by Craig Gardner. "It was a penalty - I still have pain in my leg," said Dzeko, who became involved in an argument with Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley over the matter after a later stoppage in play.  

Seven of Sunderland’s squad – Michael Turner, Phil Bardsley, Simon Mignolet, Seb Larsson, Craig Gardner, James McClean and Stephane Sessegnon – missed just 10 games between them since the start of February, with O’Neill reluctant to introduce those ...  

Larsson scored with a low shot into the corner from the edge of the area in the 31st and, although Balotelli leveled with a contentious penalty awarded for Craig Gardner's challenge on Edin Dzeko, City trailed at halftime for the first time this ...  

O’Neill’s midfield resources are depleted for tomorrow’s game against Bolton at the Stadium of Light. Craig Gardner is banned while skipper Lee Cattermole has a knee injury. Larsson is Sunderland’s joint top scorer with eight goals but has been ...  

And after missing last weekend’s goalless draw with Aston Villa, captain Lee Cattermole returns in place of the suspended Craig Gardner after having a painkilling injection on his troublesome knee. Sunderland: Gordon, O’Shea, Turner, Kilgallon ...  

Extensive player losses have been unavoidable given the uncertain financial environment enveloping the club, and Seb Larsson, Craig Gardner, Scott Dann and Roger Johnson are missed. Yet Hughton has been able to call on players of national and ...  

Sunderland’s Craig Gardner enjoying new role Palace forward Jermaine Easter and Tranmere’s Owain Fon Williams join them in what is now a 22-man squad. FORMER Darlington caretaker boss Craig Liddle today joined Sunderland’s Academy as a coach.  

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner is ready to face brother Gary and Aston Villa his weekend. The brothers did manage to play together for Villa reserves. Craig said: “I played with him at Villa for the reserves, but never in a proper match.  

The Baggies are on the lookout for an energetic midfielder and are likely to enquire again about long-standing targets, Sunderland’s Craig Gardner and Mark Davies of Bolton. Guthrie would represent a cheaper recruit and the ex-Liverpool ...