Quinn hailed by Black Cats fans

Former Sunderland striker Niall Quinn was hailed as a hero as he returned to Wearside this afternoon.

Mon, 01 May, 2006 - 16:40

Former Sunderland striker Niall Quinn was hailed as a hero as he returned to Wearside this afternoon.

The Irishman, who is heading a consortium which is in talks to buy out under-fire chairman Bob Murray, arrived at the Stadium of Light ahead of this afternoon’s Barclays Premiership clash with Arsenal to be greeted like a hero.

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