Kernan’s endurance a hit with Black Cats

Former Armagh defender Aaron Kernan impressed Sunderland soccer staff with his endurance ability during his stint with the club. 

The recently retired wing-back returns to Crossmaglen today after six days in Sunderland as part of a novel sporting swap. Kernan was put through his paces with a ‘beep’ test shortly after arriving in the north-east of England last Thursday morning.

He felt he wasn’t at his best after rising at 4am to catch a flight to England but made up for it in the coming days, according to his father Joe.