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Strachan is not Sunderland target

There was a surge of money yesterday morning on Steve Bruce to be the next manager of Sunderland, though due to the dramatic developments at Celtic Park in the afternoon, newly resigned Gordon Strachan then became the bookmakers' favourite.

Malbranque can kick-start season, says Whitehead

Dean Whitehead, the Sunderland captain, is confident the range of talents in the club's midfield can help them climb the Premier League table.

Keane and Warner on collision course after Yorke call-up

Sunderland boss Roy Keane could be heading for another row with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation over midfielder Dwight Yorke.

Warner hits back at 'disrespectful' Keane

The war of words between Roy Keane and Jack Warner has intensified with the Fifa vice-president making a personal attack on the Sunderland manager, after the Irishman had called him "a clown".

Veteran Yorke staying with Sunderland

Sunderland midfielder Dwight Yorke has signed a new one-year deal to extend his career on Wearside.

Reading 2, Sunderland 1: Hunt drags Reading over the line

Official leaves Keane frustrated again after Chopra's 50th League goal gives Black Cats hope

Tommy Watt

Revered leader of big bands

FOOTBALL: Real may offer Owen in deal to sign Reyes

THE ARSENAL striker Jose Antonio Reyes has been a long-standing target for Real Madrid, according to his agent.

Bruce asks Villa fans to show respect for Yorke

Ever the optimist, the Birmingham City manager Steve Bruce would like Aston Villa fans to show Dwight Yorke "the respect he deserves" in tomorrow's Midlands derby.

Racist chants sully brilliant Blackburn comeback

Blackburn Rovers 3 - Birmingham City 3

Ferguson's four-thought fails to pay off as United slip again

Birmingham City 0 - Manchester United 0

Happy return for Jansen

Blackburn Rovers 1 Portsmouth 0

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