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Mike Dodds gives honest view on what's happened to Sunderland's style of play and what needs to happen next
Mike Dodds says availability has been a key factor in the decline of Sunderland's style of play over recent months. Sunderland's play-off push has ebbed away dramatically since Tony Mowbray's departure and many supporters have also been left disappointed by the departure from the free-flowing football of last season. Club officials confirmed at a recent meeting with the supporter collective that it was also a factor in their decision to part company with Michael Beale. Dodds admitted he had...
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WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history
Welcome to episode four of Booky brought to you by National World - the publisher of your favourite local news brands from the Lancashire Post to the Edinburgh Evening News to London World. I’m Nicola Adam and this is the first series of your new friendly snob free podcast for chatting to authors of all genres about writing, reading, and the high and lows of their careers. It’s available across all of your favourite pod providers - you can access right here. LISTEN TO THE BOOKY PODCAST (via...
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Rangers icon backs strugglers to beat drop as Champions League chasing team eye in-form star
Rangers icon Ally McCoist has backed Sheffield Wednesday to beat the drop in the final run-in, singing the praises of manager Danny Röhl, who he believes has transformed the club’s fortunes during his time in charge. The 34-year-old, who had no managerial experience before arriving at Hillsborough, took the job in October, at a time when the club had endured their worst ever start to a league season. They were winless in 10 games under previous boss Xisco Munoz and were already seven points...
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Sunderland legends pay tribute to Charlie Hurley, ex-Chelsea star reveals Sunderland manager talks
A number of Sunderland icons, including former striker and chairman Niall Quinn, have paid tribute to Black Cats legend Charlie Hurley who died this week at the age of 87. Hurley, one of ten players to make over 400 appearances for the club, is regarded as one of Sunderland’s best ever footballers, he played for the team between 1957 and 1969 and was voted by fans as their player of the century in a 1979 poll. The centre back, nicknamed ‘King’ Hurley by fans, also won 40 caps for the Republic of...
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The Big Lunch, FareShare and City & Guilds join forces to launch special award celebrating community
The Big Lunch is an annual celebration of neighbours and communities, with millions of people coming together across the country for a few hours of friendship, food and fun. The award forms part of Eden Project’s campaign to bring people and communities together for the greenest Big Lunch yet on 1-2 June. Ahead of The Big Lunch weekend, this unique award invites people UK-wide to apply for a specially designed Sharing Table made by the people at City & Guilds, plus funds towards their community...
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£11m winger & Birmingham City man among 10 Sunderland summer transfers Kristjaan Speakman linked with
As Sunderland’s season fizzles out under interim head coach Mike Dodds, speculation has grown regarding the upcoming summer transfer window. Black Cats regulars Jack Clarke and Anthony Patterson have been linked with moves to Premier League clubs - and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Juan Sartori and Kristjaan Speakman need to decide on a new permanent head coach. But what about incoming transfers? Sunderland have already been linked with several players ahead of the summer window. Here, we take a look at...
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Shoppers can pick up the taste of Tokyo for under £4 with Aldi's new Poke Bowls
Launching from May 1 is the brand-new Poke Bowls (£3.69, 300g) which will be available in two irresistible flavours — the tangy Salmon Poke Bowl with a soy dressing, and the tantalising Teryaki Chicken Poke Bowl. Both dishes come packed with delicious poke staple ingredients including edamame beans, pickled cabbage and fluffy rice. At just £3.69 each, these vitamin and protein rich rice bowls are 26 per cent less than the popular Yo! Sushi alternative. Yo! Sushi’s well-known bowl, which is...
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Sunderland must keep any 'Newcastle-centric' mayor in check
On Friday, May 3 we will have the first elected North East Mayor. Opinion on the subject is divided on Wearside. People are either completely uninterested or consumed with suspicion; assuming of course that they even know about. Reported figures vary, but according to official, largely tedious and environmentally unfriendly bumf you may have received, the mayor could oversee a budget "worth up to £4.2billion over 30 years". So Sunderland may as well insert its snout as there are concerns, not...
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Reported Sunderland, West Brom and Southampton transfer target explains thoughts playing for League One club
Oxford’s Josh Murphy says Des Buckingham’s style of play has suited him perfectly - amid reports several Championship clubs are interested in the winger. Sunderland, West Brom and Southampton were among the teams credited with interest in the 29-year-old, with his contract at the Kassam Stadium set to expire this summer. Oxford, who are outside the League One play-off places on goal difference, appointed Buckingham as their head coach in November last year, with the 39-year-old signing a...
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Digital Kylie Minogue in I Should Be So Lucky at Sunderland Empire
Fans of Kylie Minogue are in luck as the star makes a digital appearance in a new musical. I Should Be So Lucky is running all this week at Sunderland Empire featuring the classic music of Stock, Aitken and Waterman including, of course, the titular Kylie classic. Other tracks include Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up, Jason Donovan’s Too Many Broken Hearts and Bananarama’s Love In The First Degree as well as many other tracks from the Hit Factory whose music defined an era. Kylie appears...
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Inside Sunderland's stylish new Son of Sander salon
A new salon which specialises in using cruelty-free and environmentally-friendly products has opened it doors in the city centre. Son of Sander is already cutting a dash after transforming an empty unit in Frederick Street into a stylish salon. Hairdresser Steven Sanderson, from Herrington, took over the unit, which is most-known for its time as Serendipity, after choosing to open his first salon in his home city. He previously managed a salon in Durham where he built up a loyal client base but...
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Sunderland bass guitarist who launched his own business on a £40-a-week Government scheme
Who remembers the Government scheme which helped Sunderland people onto the business ladder? It was just under 40 years ago when Britain was full of hope for the success of the Enterprise Allowance Scheme. It was no different on Wearside where some interesting new businesses were formed. They included musician Colin Hird, 23, a bass guitarist from the Hylton Lane Estate who hired out his talents for live and studio work and for tuition in 1987. He said at the time: “There are a lot of bands in...