Sunderland match off after torrential rain

Sunderland’s Premier League clash with Reading this afternoon has been called off after torrential rain on Wearside.

Sat, 25 Aug, 2012 - 14:56

Sunderland’s Premier League clash with Reading this afternoon has been called off after torrential rain on Wearside.

Referee Neil Swarbrick postponed the fixture at around 1.40pm after several inspections, with managers Martin O’Neill and Brian McDermott both having viewed the playing surface for themselves.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Wearside Person: Neil Swarbrick Person: Martin O’Neill Person: Brian McDermott Person: Swarbrick Event: Premier League Organisation: Sunderland Organisation: Reading

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