Dean Whitehead
- Date of Birth: 12 January 1982
- Birthplace: Abingdon-on-Thames
News from Eyefootball
Stoke lining up a move for Sunderland captain
Stoke City are lining up a move for Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole. According to Stoke Sentinel the Potters will bid £5 million for the midfielder.
Whitehead may quit Stoke City
Dean Whitehead has admitted that he may be forced to move elsewhere at the end of the year. His future at Stoke City remains uncertain.
Stoke eye deal for Bentley
Stoke City have launched an ambitious raid to sign Spurs midfielder David Bentley on loan.
Sven has new Europe hopes
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson praised his battling side after a 2-1 victory against Sunderland gave City a new hope of qualifying for the UEFA Cup next season. Elano scored with 11 minutes to go to put City in the driving seat, but Sunderland hit back minutes later with a Dean Whitehead goal. Darius Vassell restored City's lead in the 87th minute to wrap up the result.
Sunderland 2-0 Wigan
Dickson Etuhu and Daryl Murphy secured Sunderland's fourth consecutive home win in a Premiership relegation battle at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats are slowly edging their way out of the relegation zone.
Keane eyes new blood
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has admitted that the club are moving a step closer to sealing their first signing of the January transfer window shortly. Sunderland have slipped into the relegation zone again.
Preview: Everton vs S'land
Everton are aiming to climb into the top six; Sunderland are eager to keep out of the bottom three. Everton have seven points out of nine and look to build on an impressive start to the year. Sunderland haven't won in seven games.
Preview: Arsenal vs S'land
Arsenal will look to return to the peak of the Premiership table on Sunday as they take on an improving Sunderland side. Roy Keane said earlier in the week he would "love one last battle with Arsenal" as a player, and will be looking to do his old club Man Utd a favour at the Emirates.
