Feb 21
The Irish Times – Tuesday, February 21, 2012 SOCCER ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: NIALL QUINN’S “magic-carpet ride” at Sunderland came to an end yesterday when the club’s former chairman stepped down from his post as international development director. The 45-year-old former Sunderland, Manchester City, Arsenal and Republic of Ireland striker said he intends to concentrate on spending …
Feb 19
A FOOTBALL fan who caused outrage on Twitter by posting racist tweets about Newcastle United has admitted two offences. Sunderland fan Peter Copeland, 29, was arguing on the social media site with a Newcastle United fan when what started as banter turned criminal. Copeland tweeted a racist comment about Newcastle’s star striker Demba Ba. Sunderland …
Feb 16
Arsenal FC recovered from falling two goals behind to triumph 3-2 against Aston Villa FC and book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup, while Sunderland AFC drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough FC. First-half goals from Richard Dunne and Darren Bent had put Villa into a commanding position, but Arsenal completed an impressive …
Feb 13
Feb 12 2012 Sunday Sun IT IS just my luck I had a long spell back in Sunderland when our football team was struggling under Steve Bruce. Now I am back out in California the team are flying under new manager Martin O’Neill. However, I got my timing right on Wednesday night at least, and …
Feb 13
TICKETS have today gone on general sale to all Boro fans for the FA Cup fourth round replay against Sunderland. Season card holders have until the close of business on Saturday to guarantee their regular matchday seats for the tie, which has been moved to Wednesday, February 8 for live broadcast on ITV1 (ko 7.45pm). …
Feb 12
SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Substitute Thierry Henry grabbed a last-gasp winner in his final English Premier League match on loan for Arsenal, clinching a 2-1 victory at Sunderland on Saturday. Arsenal moved above Chelsea into fourth place in the standings thanks to Henry volleying home a cross from Andrei Arshavin in the first minute of …
Feb 09
Zlatan Muslimovic: Bosnian international set for trial with Sunderland Sky Sports sources understand Enoch Balotelli – younger brother of Mario – is one of two new forwards on trial at Sunderland. The teenager is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his older brother and secure a move to the Premier League, having previously been …
Feb 09
By Colin Young Last updated at 12:09 AM on 8th February 2012 He came to the North East from Buenos Aires 12 years ago with an Italian passport, a bulging suitcase, a pair of football boots, and not a single word of English. Such is the love that Middlesbrough and Sunderland fans have for Julio …
Feb 09
Published on Monday 30 January 2012 13:38 BLACK Cats star John O’Shea has joined a national campaign to boost childhood literacy. The Sunderland AFC defender has teamed up with 19 other Premier League players for the drive to use the “motivational power” of football to encourage youngsters to read. As part of the Premier League …
Feb 04
Wayne Bridge is hoping to making his debut for Sunderland in the Premier League game against Norwich City at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday. The 31-year‑old former England left‑back has joined Martin O’Neill’s side on loan until the end of the season after being frozen out at Manchester City by Roberto Mancini. “I’m delighted …
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