Phil Bardsley

Phil Bardsley Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has called on the club's fans to back Phil Bardsley as the defender prepares for a first-team recall.

Phil Bardsley Phil Bardsley feared his Sunderland career was over during his close-season fallout with former boss Paolo Di Canio.

Phil Bardsley Hearts defender Callum Paterson has replaced the injured Phil Bardsley in the Scotland squad to face Republic of Ireland and England.