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The glass isn’t just half empty, it’s shattered
The glass isn’t just half empty, it’s shattered

Most football fans are absurdly optimistic. If clinging to a precipice, they’ll believe a hero’s riding to the rescue.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2013

Pardew thriving on rivalry
Pardew thriving on rivalry

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will attempt to plunge Sunderland deeper into relegation trouble even though he believes the Barclays Premier League needs both north-east clubs.

Fri, 12 Apr, 2013

Toffees thump Mackems

Everton assistant boss Steve Round insists Liverpool are favourites for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final despite the Toffees ensuring they will go into the clash as the top Merseyside club in the Premier League after a thumping 4-0 win over Sunderland yesterday.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2012

Emirates no match for Piebury delights

REGULAR readers won’t be surprised to hear that I contrived to miss Robin van Persie’s 29-second opener on Sunday.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2011

Take That kick off sell-out tour

Chart superstars Take That set the seal on their reunion with robots, giant caterpillars and high wires as they kicked off their spectacular sell-out tour - one of the biggest to be staged.

Sat, 28 May, 2011

Reid stars as Norwich pain continues

Norwich 1 Sunderland 4

Mon, 24 Aug, 2009

Survival is all that matters now
DESPITE my pre match nerves, Saturday was probably my favourite away game of the season. I love the drive through the Lakes via the M6 to Bolton and after a bleak winter on the road, the sun was out, the music was mellow and the conversation was good.

Wed, 13 May, 2009

Champagne football sparks derby day joy
ROY Keane has hit a new high in his Sunderland career.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2008

Smug satisfaction as we revel in Toon implosion
WE’VE had plenty of time to reflect on the Manchester City game, nobody more than Roy Keane, who was livid after the loss.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2008

Fancy dress fails to disguise away form
THERE is something different about the last away game of the season for Sunderland fans and it’s always even more enjoyable when they aren’t twinned with tragedy.

Wed, 07 May, 2008

Grand day out leaves survival odds on
AS I WAS driving down Fulham Palace Road a couple of hours before our game at Craven Cottage on Saturday, the unmistakable frame of Niall Quinn was striding in the opposite direction.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2008

Van the man after high noon jinks
COME the revolution, the sadist who suggested noon kick-offs on a Sunday will be top of my list for lining up against the wall. Our walk to the new stadium might be a little longer, but it’s still only a 15-minute stroll around the corner.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2007

Courage compensates for stage fright
GARETH SOUTHGATE’S lesson in management continued at the Riverside against Sunderland on Saturday — you don’t ease up in the final few minutes against a Roy Keane side.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2007

Byrne in mood for giant killing

NORTHAMPTON taking on the might of Manchester United, as it will undoubtedly be termed, Conference side Scarborough to examine Chelsea and their patchy form.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2004

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