Cup still means a lot, says Bruce

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce insisted the FA Cup was still alive and kicking at the Stadium of Light after Fraizer Campbell’s brace broke the hearts of 8,000 travelling Barrow supporters.

Cup still means a lot, says Bruce
Mon, 04 Jan, 2010 - 00:00
Sunderland 3 Barrow 0 Mark Staniforth

Despite appalling attendances elsewhere, almost 80 coach-loads braved awful weather conditions and left Bruce delighted at the spirit and atmosphere generated.

He also praised ex-Cork City midfielder David Meyler who enjoyed a second impressive game for the Black Cats.

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